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‘Home Wild Home’ is the latest film by Montanus, but it doesn’t tell of an expedition in a remote land like those they made in Patagonia and Iceland. Montanus duo created a sort of tribute in honor of their own land, filming the backyard trails that link their hometown L’Aquila, in central Italy, with the... Continue Reading →
In 2002, mountain bikers and entrepreneurs Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller moved to Fruita, Colorado, in search of cheap rent, world-class single track, and free time to ride. Over 15 years later, the two unconventional women have helped reshape one of the state’s most conservative towns, uniting the community through advocacy, inclusivity, and damn good... Continue Reading →
This looks like an absolutely incredible excursion. “Cruzar" documents a collaborative trip with adventure travel companies OneSeed Expeditions and Revolución Rides as they explore the Lake District, Carretera Austral, and Chiloé Island of northern Patagonia. The film provides a glimpse into the advance work that goes into expedition planning and what is now a unique... Continue Reading →
In 1968, Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Dick Dorworth, and Chris Jones left to climb Cerro Fitz Roy in Patagonia. The 8,000-mile trip was full of surfing, skiing, dirt-bagging and finally the third climb of Fitz Roy. The team filmed their exploits on a 16mm Bolex camera and shared it with small crowds when they got back.... Continue Reading →
Longs Peak (Neníisótoyóú’u to the Arapaho people) is the most prominent mountain summit in the northern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The 14,259-foot fourteener (28th tallest peak in the U.S.) is the highest point in the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness and the northmost "fourteener" in the Rocky Mountains. I wanted to cap my... Continue Reading →
Whether you’re shopping for someone else or building your wish list, I hope this curated collection of the year’s best gadgets, gear, books, tools and toys meets your holiday needs. There’s a lot of stuff here, gifts for cyclists, fitness nuts and some of my recommended reading for the year kicks off the list. All... Continue Reading →
Back when I was a Boy Scout on the way to earning my Eagle Scout badge, I spent a lot of time in the outdoors backpacking, climbing, and hiking. Throughout it all leave no trace ideals and awareness were hammered into our skulls. Public lands were ours to enjoy but also ours to protect and conserve... Continue Reading →
Patagonia’s new sleeping bag is inspired by the bag Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard built for himself 45 years ago. It was a simple mummy-style bag with overstuffed channels and a center-front zipper that kept him warm while still allowing him to easily belay and cook. The new 850 Down Sleeping Bag from Patagonia is the... Continue Reading →
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