Climbing & Mountaineering

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

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

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 3: Shishapangma

Outdoor Ed — Mon, 28 May 2012 20:00:09 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

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.

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.

Origins: The Hulk

Outdoor Ed — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:39:30 GMT

Climbing legend Peter Croft mentors boulderer Lisa Rands on the finer points of alpine free climbing during an ascent of Venturi Effect, Croft's spectacular route on The Incredible Hulk, in California's Sierra Nevada. This is the second installment in the Origins series, presented by Evolv shoes with The North Face and Mountain Gear. Featured on the 2010 REEL ROCK Film Tour DVD and HD Download. www.bigupproductions.com. www.senderfilms.com.
Music by Robots With Hearts, Todayokay, The Brute Chorus, New Town Kings, Sub Rosa, Stax Dempsey,

Biscuit the Climbing Dog

Outdoor Ed — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:54:16 GMT

From the Sender Films DVD available at http://www.senderfilms.com