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Martyn Ashton: Road Bike Party

Outdoor Ed — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:10:54 GMT

Martyn Ashton takes the £10k carbon road bike used by Team Sky's Bradley Wiggins & Mark Cavendish for a ride with a difference. With a plan to push the limits of road biking as far as his lycra legs would dare, Martyn looked to get his ultimate ride out of the awesome Pinarello Dogma 2. This bike won the 2012 Tour de France - surely it deserves a Road Bike Party!

Shot in various locations around the UK and featuring music from 'Sound of Guns'. Road Bike Party captures some of the toughest stunts ever pulled on a carbon road bike.

A Film by Robin Kitchin

Produced by Ashton Bikes

Hantavirus in Yosemite National Park

Paul Auerbach — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:10:00 GMT

by Paul Auerbach

Our National Parks are a treasured heritage, and one of the ways in which we appreciate the outdoors. Millions of visitors flock to the parks in order to camp, hike, climb, swim and most of all, appreciate the wonder and natural beauty of America. As with any other outdoor setting, there are risks of injuries and illnesses. A recent cluster of cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome apparently originating from Curry Village in Yosemite National Park this summer points this out.

Hantaviruses (such as the sin nombre virus) cause a syndrome characterized by a combination of fever, lung failure, kidney failure, shock, and bleeding. The viruses are spread in the excreta of rodents; in the United States, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) has been linked to the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) and white-footed mouse (P. leucopus), as well as to the cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) and rice rat (Oryzomys palustris). The animals shed the virus in saliva, urine, and feces. Aerosols are the most likely route of transmission from rodents to humans. Insect bites have not yet been implicated in transmission. The virus found in the U.S. is not known to cause human-to-human transmission.

The deer mouse is a creature that is adept at squeezing through very small openings. In the case of Curry Village at Yosemite, mouse nests have been found in the wall spaces of tent cabins, and mice have tested positive for the virus from around the park.

HPS has been reported in most states west of the Mississippi River, as well as in a few eastern states. In Louisiana and Florida, two hantavirus species, bayou virus and Black Creek virus, have been identified. A person infected by the virus has an incubation period of 1 to 6 weeks after exposure, and then suffers from fever, muscle aches, headache, cough, dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea for a few days; this is followed by difficulty breathing, mottled skin on the limbs, shock, and, sometimes, bleeding. In the U.S., approximately a third of victims die.

Most victims have had an interaction with rodents, such as when cleaning a barn or capturing the animals. Unfortunately, there is not yet any specific therapy beyond supportive care. Because a person with hantavirus infection may become seriously ill at a rapid rate, it is important to promptly bring any suspected victim to medical care.

To avoid unnecessary exposure to hantavirus, it is recommended that wilderness enthusiasts observe the following precautions:

keep food and water covered and stored in rodent-proof containers
dispose of food clutter
spray dead rodents, nests, and droppings with disinfectant before handling (wear gloves)
clean and disinfect cabins and other shelters thoroughly before using
don’t make camp near rodent sites
don’t sleep on bare ground
burn or bury garbage promptly
discard food that looks like it may have been chewed upon by rodents
use only bottled or disinfected water for campsite purposes.

Reprinted with permission from Healthline.com

British Mountaineering Council Helmet Campaign Video

Outdoor Ed — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:36:18 GMT

In 2012 the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) launched a Helmet Campaign. The aim of this campaign is to raise awareness amongst climbers and mountaineers about climbing helmets, and to help them decide when to wear one or not.

In this video we interview climbers at Stanage Edge, England's most popular crag, to find out about their attitudes to wearing helmets, and we discuss the different kinds of helmet on offer. We ask climber Neil Bentley about why he chose to wear a helmet on the first ascent of Equilibrium, the UK's first E10, and find out how a serious head injury affected his life, after an accident on the Marmolada in the Dolomites.

Dr. Tom Hornbein - Entries from the Top: An Everest Journal

Outdoor Ed — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:58:05 GMT

Featured in the American Mountaineering Museum, this video series asks Mt Everest climbers why they climb and holds stories from the top!

To learn more about the American Mountaineering Museum and Alpine Club Library please visit:
http://www.mountaineeringmuseum.org

Exertional Heat Illness during Training and Competition

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 02:39:06 GMT

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise:

March 2007 - Volume 39 - Issue 3 - pp 556-572

doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31802fa199

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS: Position Stand

SUMMARY

Exertional heat illness can affect athletes during high-intensity or long-duration exercise and result in withdrawal from activity or collapse during or soon after activity. These maladies include exercise associated muscle cramping, heat exhaustion, or exertional heatstroke. While certain individuals are more prone to collapse from exhaustion in the heat (i.e., not acclimatized, using certain medications, dehydrated, or recently ill), exertional heatstroke (EHS) can affect seemingly healthy athletes even when the environment is relatively cool. EHS is defined as a rectal temperature greater than 40°C accompanied by symptoms or signs of organ system failure, most frequently central nervous system dysfunction. Early recognition and rapid cooling can reduce both the morbidity and mortality associated with EHS. The clinical changes associated with EHS can be subtle and easy to miss if coaches, medical personnel, and athletes do not maintain a high level of awareness and monitor at-risk athletes closely. Fatigue and exhaustion during exercise occur more rapidly as heat stress increases and are the most common causes of withdrawal from activity in hot conditions. When athletes collapse from exhaustion in hot conditions, the term heat exhaustion is often applied. In some cases, rectal temperature is the only discernable difference between severe heat exhaustion and EHS in on-site evaluations. Heat exhaustion will generally resolve with symptomatic care and oral fluid support. Exercise associated muscle cramping can occur with exhaustive work in any temperature range, but appears to be more prevalent in hot and humid conditions. Muscle cramping usually responds to rest and replacement of fluid and salt (sodium). Prevention strategies are essential to reducing the incidence of EHS, heat exhaustion, and exercise associated muscle cramping.

Download PDF - http://pdfs.journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/2007/03000/Exertional_Heat_Illness_during_Training_and.20.pdf

Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report 2012

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:20:07 GMT

How many people are involved in outdoor recreation activities and what activities are growing. The Outdoor Industry Association Recreation Participation Topline Report for 2012 shows the trends that my impact your organization.

In 2011, outdoor recreation among Americans reached the highest participation level in the last five years. Nearly 50 percent of all Americans ages six and older, or 141.1 million individuals, participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2011, making 11.6 billion outings. In fact, last year, Americans enjoyed 1.5 billion more outings than the previous year. Compared to 2010, participation in outdoor activities increased slightly among all age groups from 6 to 44, while participation among those ages 44 and up remained relatively flat.

The Outdoor Recreation Economy Report 2012

Outdoor Ed — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:51:45 GMT

The Outdoor Industry Economy Report by the Outdoor Industry Association presents the latest figures on the impact of outdoor recreation on the US economy.

"A balanced, healthy economy is not an either/or choice. Outdoor recreation is a larger and more critical sector of the American economy than most people realize. As a multi-dimensional sector, the outdoor industry pumps $646 billion in direct spending into the American economy and fuels traditional sectors like manufacturing, finance, retail trade, tourism and travel.

6.1 million American lives directly depend on outdoor recreation. As the globally recognized leader in outdoor recreation, America is poised to drive an industry that offers a diversity of rewarding and highly skilled career opportunities for people today and into the future."

- Conclusion section of the Outdoor Industry Economy Report

The Fall Line

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:32:01 GMT

After losing his legs in a grenade blast in Iraq, 101st Airborne Ranger Heath Calhoun finds freedom in an unlikely location—on the ski slopes of Aspen, Colorado. Calhoun earns a spot to represent his country again, as a Paralympic ski racer. With gold in the balance, Calhoun commits everything to the challenge.

The Fall Line has won numerous awards including:
•Winner of the prestigious Official Best of Fest, "Award-Winning Films to Inspire."
•Winner, Best Documentary Short, Mammoth Mountain Film Festival
•Winner, Most Inspiring Story, 5 Point Film Festival
•Official Selection, Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
•Honorable Mention, Documentary, Taos Shortz Film Fest

Produced and directed by Tyler Stableford, tylerstableford.com
Editor: Dave Wruck

Shot with the Canon 5D Mark II and 1D Mark IV cameras; edited with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

See the making of the film on Canon's Digital Learning Center: learn.usa.canon.com/galleries/galleries/sample_videos/fall_line_bts_gallery.shtml

Shattered

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:23:37 GMT

When you've given everything, what do you have left?

After achieving his dream summit, an elite climber finds himself empty. Broken and untethered, he searches for a fulfillment more lasting than a faraway peak.

Shot entirely on the Canon EOS 1D X
See the behind the scenes of the film here:
vimeo.com/tylerstableford/shatteredbts1
vimeo.com/tylerstableford/shatteredbts2
vimeo.com/tylerstableford/shatteredbts3

Starring: Steve House
Produced and Directed by: Tyler Stableford
Cinematography by: Tyler Stableford and Draper White
Associate Producer: Kate Rolston
Editor: Dave Wruck
Assistant Editor: Ben Thomas
Field Audio: Ben Thomas and Matthew Van Biene
Riggers: Hayden Kennedy and Matthew Van Biene
Music by: Paul Fran-zik

See more by Steve House and his award-winning book Beyond The Mountain at: stevehouse.net

See Tyler Stableford's portfolio at: tylerstableford.com

Chris Akrigg - The Turning Point

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:21:44 GMT

One year ago i shattered my leg. The last twelve months have been hard work but i feel like its finally starting to pay off. I'm back on my bike having fun and i'm loving it...

Flim..Victor Lucas
Music..James Welsh
Edit...Chris Akrigg

Himalaya Speed PART 1: Training in the Khumbu

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:09:23 GMT

This first Episode chronicles alpinist Ueli Steck's high elevation training and acclimation in the Himalaya mountains. Stay tuned for more as his expedition continues. www.HimalayaSpeed.com

OF SOULS + WATER: THE MOTHER

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:06:42 GMT

Episode II - THE MOTHER
Do our mothers still have dreams, hopes and journeys to make? At age 67, Melody reflects on her life, her hopes, her failures and her dreams while exploring the magnificent waters and canyons of the Utah desert.

From forgemotionpictures.com, makers of the award-winning films Wild Water, Seasons, and Cold, comes the groundbreaking web series Of Souls + Water.

Presented By NRS and New Belgium Brewing Co.
nrsweb.com newbelgium.com
Directed + Edited by Skip Armstrong
Produced by Anson Fogel

Music
Parliament of Owls - Flight in Motion
shelsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/crow

Dustin O'Halloran - We Move Lightly
itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-move-lightly/id500260975?i=500261160

Media and Film Festival Enquiries
Jaime Keating - jaime@wearebrickandmortar.com

OF SOULS + WATER: THE NOMAD

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:01:38 GMT

Episode I - THE NOMAD
Why does he wander? What is he seeking? Traveling by foot, skis and kayak, Erik moves through the world and his life in a way few others do. He is The Nomad.

The Nomad features National Geographic adventurer of the year Erik Boomer as he explores the extreme arctic north, the seas and deserts of Baja, the streets of DC and the waterfalls of the Northwest.

From forgemotionpictures.com, makers of the award-winning films Wild Water, Seasons, and Cold, comes the groundbreaking web series Of Souls + Water.

Presented By NRS and New Belgium Brewing Co.
nrsweb.com newbelgium.com
Directed + Edited by Skip Armstrong
Produced by Anson Fogel

Music - The Ascent of Everest
shelsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/how-lonely-sits-the-city

Media and Film Festival Enquiries
Jaime Keating - jaime@wearebrickandmortar.com

NOLS: Using Leadership Skills In Everyday Life

Outdoor Ed — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:48:47 GMT

Janeen Hutchins, Field Staffing Director, and John Kanengieter, Director for Leadership, discuss how the NOLS leadership skills learned in the backcountry transfer to the front country.

Adaptive Climbing Clinic at Brooklyn Boulders

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:41:55 GMT

Professional amputee climbing athlete Ronnie Dickson joined the Brooklyn Boulders climbing community for an afternoon Adaptive Climbing Clinic.

What LOW Avalanche danger looks like

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:57:37 GMT

Doug Chabot, director of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, describes the stable snow conditions in Cooke City. Describing a LOW danger has been frustratingly rare this season. Understanding stable snowpack is as important as understanding what unstable/dangerous snowpack looks like.

Chris Sharma: Letting Go // Inside Game Episode 1

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:19:16 GMT

Chris Sharma and Prana Mindful Living Ambassador Mark Coleman talk about the ‘inside game’ of climbing – how our thoughts can either hinder our performance or enhance our experience. The universal idea of letting go and focusing on the present moment allows us to more fully enjoy our passionate pursuits and our lives… of course this is easier said that done.

Climbing as Therapy with Whitney Boland

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:16:19 GMT

In this video Whitney Boland talks about her life in Chattanooga, her relationship with a chronic disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) as well as her relationship to climbing. For many people climbing is a form of therapy for Whitney that has taken on a whole new meaning.

Whitney Boland has been on the Sterling Rope team for years, she originally joined in 2005. In addition to Climbing she loves to travel and is an accomplished writer. She has been published in Rock and Ice magazine and numerous other print and on-line publications such as Women’s Health, Aspen magazine, Climbing magazine and Rocky Mountain Sports just to name a few.

Reinhold Messner Speaks at 2012 Winter Outdoor Retailer

Outdoor Ed — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:19:48 GMT

Famed alpinist Reinhold Messner spoke at The American Alpine Club's reception at this year's (2012) WInter Outdoor Retailer.

Wilderness Medicine Institute Patient Assessment System

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:31:56 GMT

The foundation of any medical assessment is a thorough, organized patient assessment. Watch instructors from the Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) of NOLS in action as they model this process. All WMI courses build on this foundational skill preparing you to respond in a wilderness environment.

http://www.nols.edu/wmi