Brandon Wilson, author of Over the Top & Back Again, recently completed a 1,200 mile trek across the Alps on the Via Alpina. His book tells to story of the 11-day journey.
You can find a preview of his trek in Backpacking Light Magazine. It goes into his prediction that the Via Alpina could be Europe’s [...]
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Brandon Wilson’s 1200-Mile Via Alpina Trek
January 14th, 2011 
David Jack Sparrow (7c) at Matilanjoki, Kuopio
October 2nd, 2010 David I love first ascent videos. Here’s one of Jack Sparrow (7c) at Matilanjoki, Kuopiop. I had no idea where Kuopio when I saw this video so I looked it up – it’s in Finland.
Highest Unnamed Peak in US to be Named “Peak Stevens”
September 23rd, 2010 David I just read about this story on SummitPost – Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski has put together a piece of legislation could be named the United State highest unnamed peak after former Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens. Stevens recently died in a plane crash.
“Ted Stevens was one of the true giants of Alaska’s short history,” Murkowski said. [...]
Man vs. Wild – Ice Axe Self Arrest
August 26th, 2010 David I was watching Man vs. Wild last night (all new episode) where Bear Grylls was up in the Yukon demonstrating several survival tactics to use if lost in the rugged, snowy mountains. He goes into how to deal with an avalanche, blizzard and a frozen lake. But the most interesting segment of the show came [...]
Where Am I?
August 18th, 2010 David Bonus points if you know where this photo was taken! Looks like a hut/shack used as a resting place along a mountain expedition.
Tracing The Edge
August 11th, 2010 David Were you sad when The Season (by Fitz Cahall and Bryan Smith) ended? Me too. The Season was comprised of 20+ web episodes and took us through an entire season for outdoor athletes: a mountain biker, climber, boulderer, kayaker and snowboarder. Well, I have some good news for you. Fitz and Bryan are back at [...]
Posted in Climbing, The Season 
Tags: Bryan Smith, Colin Haley, Fitz Cahall, Tracing The Edge 
1 Comment »My GoLite Manitou Shirt
August 9th, 2010 David Finding the perfect dry-fitting shirt to wear when hiking, trail running, or biking in the outdoors is tough. So many companies promise to keep you dry – and trust me, living in Florida this is something we really need. It’s like 100 degrees outside as I write this post.
I just got a brand new [...]
Take A Break From Work
August 8th, 2010 David I stumbled across a video on Vimeo by a site called Careers Out There. The video starts out offering advice to take a break from work every now and again to experience adventure in the outdoors. One trip to a spectacular place can recharge you for a month or more.
I often find myself getting burned [...]
Posted in Biking, Camping, Climbing, Hiking, Paddling, Snow Sports Tags: Mammoth Lakes, the outdoors No Comments »
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