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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

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

Whitewater Kayaking - The Key To Catching Air

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:47:02 GMT

In this episode, from 'Playboating with Ken Whiting', Ken talks about how to get airborne on waves.

Produced by The Heliconia Press http://www.helipress.com

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 3: Shishapangma

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 28 May 2012 20:02:39 GMT

In Part 3, Ueli Steck applies his trademark fast and light Alpine climbing tactics to 8,000 meter peaks - pushing the sport of climbing itself into new territory. See more at www.HimalayaSpeed.com

Himalaya Speed PART 2: Climbing Cholatse

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:10:49 GMT

Alpinists Ueli Steck and Freddie Wilkinson tackle the north face of Cholatse when the weather takes a turn for the worse. See more at www.HimalayaSpeed.com

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.

How to sharpen and maintain your ice screws

Outdoor Ed — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:22:16 GMT

Advice about how to sharpen and maintain your ice screws.
http://www.petzl.com

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.

Yosemite HD

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:56:02 GMT

A spectacular journey through Yosemite National Park.

This video is a collaboration between Sheldon Neill and Colin Delehanty. All timelapses were shot on the Canon 5D Mark II with a variety of Canon L and Zeiss CP.2 Lenses.

Project Yosemite Website: projectyose.com
Contact info: info@projectyose.com

Thanks to Dynamic Perception for their motion controlled dolly and continued support!

Utah Avalanche Center: 'Know Before You Go' Avalanche Education Program

Outdoor Ed — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:10:35 GMT

Utah Avalanche Center 'Know Before You Go' Educational Program

As outdoor winter recreation continues to blossom, more and more people are in need of basic avalanche education. We plan to continue offering 'Know Before You Go' on a statewide level to schools, scout and church groups and hope to expand our outreach to even more groups next season. The amazing success of the program speaks for itself and we know we’re saving lives.

www,utahavalanchcenter.org

Project Summary

A critical need exists for basic avalanche education for junior high through college age students in Utah. Just like students in Hawaii learn about the dangers of rip tides and shore breaks at an early age, students in Utah need to learn about avalanches. The rising numbers of young avalanche victims have demonstrated an obvious need for basic avalanche education. We hope that the Know Before You Go avalanche education program will become a regular part of the curriculum in Utah schools from junior high through college age students.

This free program is designed as a 50-minute program in three parts:

A 15-minute, narrated video showing avalanches, people triggering avalanches and the destructive power of avalanches.
A local avalanche professional will tell their story about close calls or accidents they have had as they learned about avalanches.
A 15 -minute PowerPoint presentation about the basics of how to recognize avalanche terrain, recognize obvious signs of instability, safe travel practices, the basics of avalanche rescue equipment and self-rescue procedures, and where to obtain information about current avalanche conditions.

Utah Avalanche Center: 'Know Before You Go' Avalanche Education Program

Outdoor Ed — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:09:20 GMT

Utah Avalanche Center 'Know Before You Go' Educational Program

www,utahavalanchcenter.org

Project Summary

This free program is designed as a 50-minute program in three parts:

A 15-minute, narrated video showing avalanches, people triggering avalanches and the destructive power of avalanches.
A local avalanche professional will tell their story about close calls or accidents they have had as they learned about avalanches.
A 15 -minute PowerPoint presentation about the basics of how to recognize avalanche terrain, recognize obvious signs of instability, safe travel practices, the basics of avalanche rescue equipment and self-rescue procedures, and where to obtain information about current avalanche conditions.

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

The Freedom Chair gets Air

Outdoor Ed — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:23:51 GMT

We previously brought you the incredible video about Josh Duek - the Freedom Chair. Josh continues to amaze in this latest vide.

Back in 2004, a flip on skis gone tragically wrong broke Josh Dueck's back and left him as a T11 -- full paraplegic. For the past 8 years one of his dreams has been to do a flip on snow again. On February 3, 2012, Josh became the first person to perform a backflip on snow in a Sit Ski!

Pro Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Air Bag

Outdoor Ed — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:14:39 GMT

This footage was caught on January 25th, 2012 in the backcountry near Montezuma. It features Pro Snowboarder Meesh Hytner being caught in a sizeable (~class 3) avalanche and deploying her BCA Float 30 avalanche airbag before taking a long ride.

Pretty sobering footage and at the same time it makes you really think about what technology you want to have on your side when you are in backcountry avalanche terrain.