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Second Wind: Escape to Breathe Again
A new film by Montanus, 'Second Wind' recounts the story of a bikepacking trip following the restrictions of the winter lockdown. It is an escape into the wilderness as the pandemic loses its grip, presenting an opportunity to breathe in the rejuvenating spring air once again. It is a return to the mountains... to dive deep into nature, and wash your spirit clean....
Running Up For Air 2021
Running Up For Air 2021 will connect runners across Europe to raise funds for 18 environmental groups fighting for clean air. We chat to Martin Johnson to find out more about the challenge. ...
Pedaleando – Bikepacking Northern Patagonia
Laura Nitzsche shares her experience bikepacking solo from Bariloche to Piedra Parada in Argentine Patagonia....
Trangia: Stormproof Stoves
An interview with Trangia’s Sustainability and Communications Manager, Hanna Hervall, about the outdoor stove founded in Trångsviken, Sweden, in 1925....
ThruDark | Endeavour Through Adversity
Louis Tinsley and Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker, former Special Forces, harnessed their experience in the world’s most arduous environments to create a brand inspired by night operations....
Destination Guide: Region of Bernese Oberland
From the UNESCO-listed capital or the famous mountain trio of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau to the gorgeous lakes Brienz and Thun, wishing for outdoor experiences that don't exist here is almost impossible....
Lucerne Through A Lens
Adventure photographer Pascal shares the best places to go and things to do in Lucerne, Switzerland, after a lifetime capturing the Alpine trails and snow-capped mountains....
Destination Guide: Valais
Describing Switzerland’s Valais Region is almost impossible without sounding cheesy. No filter needed: Valais is one of the most stunning Alpine areas in the world, surrounded on all sides by 4,000m peaks....
Destination Guide: Alpes vaudoises
Nestled amongst flourishing vineyards, impressive mountains, and gorgeous lakes, the Swiss Alpes vaudoises are part of the unique Lake Geneva Region....
21 Years on Ben Nevis
The John Muir Trust are celebrating 21 years of managing Ben Nevis. But what is wildness? And why is it important?...
Seven Natural Wonders Of The UK
Merrell and the Royal Geographical Society inspire native exploration with the most breathtaking landmarks to visit in the British Isles...
Onboard the Oaken Yarn with James Aiken
An interview with sailor, James Aiken, who sailed 3,264 miles across the Atlantic Ocean on his boat, The Oaken Yarn, taking precious cargo of whisky staves for Talisker....
FoamLife: Live Less Ordinary
An interview with Daniel Macaulay, Timo Mullen, and Karl Read as they launch new flip flop brand FoamLife...
Cold Feet: Barefoot Free Solo With Peter Naituli
Filmmaker Ash Mulama presents Cold Feet, a short film documenting 22-year-old climber, Peter Naituli, as he free solos with bare feet up Point John, a 4,883m peak on Mount Kenya....
Millican: Made to take you anywhere
An interview with Millican brand director Jeffrey Bowman from Keswick in the Lake District about what it takes to build a responsible bag brand...
Out and Back – Hillary Allen
Prolific ultrarunner Hillary Allen fell during a skyrace in Tromsø, and went from world-class athlete to fighting for her life. Her book, Out and Back, is her story of recovery and returning to competitive ultrarunning. ...
Wild at Heart
The book Wild At Heart by Alienor le Gouvello is available now in English. Alienor completed a world-first expedition across Australia’s Bicentennial National Trail with three wild brumbies in 2017....
London Mountain Film Festival 2021
London Mountain Film Festival Virtual is set to showcase some of the world’s best outdoor and adventure films from May 15th – 31st, 2021...
Looking Sideways Vol. 1
‘Looking Sideways’ by Matt Barr and Owen Tozer chronicles their three-week-long pilgrimage to California, in an attempt to understand how Californian board sports culture has shaped the world, and how this culture continues to inform the global perspective of California today. ...
Breaking 20 with Pau Capell
In conversation with The North Face ultrarunner, Pau Capell, on his attempt to break his own course record at UTMB in Chamonix, France. ...
BAM 73 Zero Denim
Conventional jeans aren’t good for the planet. BAM has redesigned denim and created something that won’t cost the earth, and are built for adventure. We spoke to BAM’s founder and CEO Dave Gordon about the 73 Zero Denim. ...
Destination Guide: Lucerne
Nowhere else will you find so much Switzerland in such a small area. The City, the Lake, the Mountains – the Lake Lucerne region has it all, offering year-round adventure in the heart of Switzerland....
Tamara Lunger: Mountain Warrior
In conversation with Italian high-altitude mountaineer Tamara Lunger on big peaks, big goals, tragedy, and the hardship and heartbreak of K2 in winter....
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