Prepared I was not, as we kickstarted a significant shakedown ride to unleash our newly adventurized KTM 500 EXC-Fs on the legendary El Camino del Diablo. Known as the Devil’s Highway, this trail, a blend of Native American and pioneer history, winds through the unforgiving landscapes of the Sonoran and Yuma Deserts. It links the […]
On January 23, Seattle-based adventurer and mountaineer Andrew Hughes established a new SUP world record — paddling on the highest elevation flatwater lake recorded on Tres Cruces Norte in Chile. He also tagged the summit while he was there, at 19,780 feet. Though technically on a desert plateau just West of the Andes mountains, Tres […]
If you ask backcountry skiers and splitboarders to pick their dream destination for a ski trip, their answers will invariably cluster around a few time-tested places. Alaska, Japan, and British Columbia are sure to come up, as are the Alps and the Andes. But Sweden? No way, dude. Up until last spring, I would’ve thought […]
There are many varieties of winter traction devices on the market, and seemingly just as many names for them. Whether you call them microspikes, ice cleats, trail crampons, or something else, these winter accessories will help to keep you firmly planted all season long. Some utilize low-profile metal coils, some hardened steel studs, and others […]
Electronic devices like phones and cameras emit electromagnetic signals that can disrupt avalanche transceivers. And in an emergency, when time and accuracy are essential, electromagnetic interference (EMI) is working against you. It could make the difference between rescuing someone and recovering them. The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) recently released an updated position statement […]
I conceptualized my idea nearly 3 years before I actually put a paddle in the water. I had speed bumps, hurdles, tragedies, and personal woes all to overcome before actually setting out on what I thought was going to be a 2-month journey. Aside from the monumental physical and mental hurdles in place to paddle […]
No, the ultimate offroader isn’t a monster truck, Jeep, Land Rover, UTV, Unimog, or dirt bike. The ultimate offroader is an Ultra 4 Unlimited (4400 Class) race vehicle. And, I got the pleasant privilege and opportunity to drive one! I was invited out to Johnson Valley, Calif., to experience the wide range of vehicles that […]
Have you been interested in hiking the Appalachian Trail but you don’t have the time or interest to hike the whole trail at once, or the finances for such a long journey? Well, we have good news: You don’t need any of that. There are 2,200 beautiful miles of trail between Georgia and Maine that […]
I never expected to see blood at a water fight — or collapse from sheer fatigue. My adrenaline had been pumping for nearly an hour and my reserves were flagging. I was exhausted and cold to the bone despite my drysuit. But the smile on my face just kept growing. This was the most pure […]
Over the years, GoPro has become so much more than a camera company. The brand has evolved to embody extreme sports, adventure travel, and jaw-dropping stunts. It sponsors events like the GoPro Mountain Games and sponsors athletes like Jimmy Chin, Chris Davenport, Matthias Girard, and Danny MacAskill. And every year, the videos coming out of […]