Riverbound
2026-03-11
“… I used to live the dream, and chase rivers all over the world.” After a canyoning accident left guide and expert kayaker Brent ‘Yak’
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Norovirus on the Trail: It’s Not Just About Water
2026-03-11
In an earlier video on bad trail advice, I mentioned norovirus and water treatment in passing, but the message that landed wasn’t quite the one
Good Guide Documentary
2026-03-03
During my twenties, I spent a lot of time in the mountains. I had a couple of very close calls on big mountain climbs. So, I stopped
Understanding the Tahoe Avalanche | A Guide’s Perspective
2026-03-03
A professional guide’s analysis of the February 17, 2026 avalanche near Lake Tahoe that claimed nine lives. We review what’s known from the Sierra Avalanche
Masa 居場所 The Place Where I Am | Ellis Brigham
2026-03-03
Some people move countries for work. Others for family. Masa Sakano came to Scotland for the iced gullies and wild, unforgiving ridges of its winter
Behind the Climb: Colin Haley & Tyler Karow on the Southeast Ridge of Cerro Torre | Patagonia
2026-02-24
In December 2024, Patagonia Ambassadors Colin Haley and Tyler Karow joined forces to climb the Southeast Ridge (Filo Sureste) of Cerro Torre in Patagonia. Considered
The Life We Have | Mortality, Movement & the Richness of Being Alive
2026-02-24
What would you do if death felt just steps away? For Rob Shaver — having lived through multiple stage 4 cancer recurrences in the past
A Guide’s Book
2026-02-24
High in the heart of Chamonix, one of the world’s most iconic alpine playgrounds, mountain guide and Rab athlete Pierre Idris “Pim” Mehdi reveals what
14-Year-Old Solo Hikes 2,650 Miles Across the USA (Pacific Crest Trail)
2026-02-24
This documentary follows my two year long solo hike across the country on the Pacific Crest Trail. This film is a real, raw, story of
Cheating Reality (5.14a R) – Devil’s Thumb – Boulder, Colorado
2026-02-18
Matt Segal makes a rare ascent of the dangerous traditional headpoint called “Cheating Reality” (5.14a R) on the Devil’s Thumb in the Flatirons overlooking Boulder,
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