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  • The Joy Of Air The Joy Of Air

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      Leave the ground beneath your feet,
      Rise up, your inner legend greet.
      A body in motion –
      Twisting, turning, churning, yearning –
      Apex found, heaven bound.

      But remember, what goes up must come down.

      Director Bryan Smith of Reel Water Productions explores the concept of catching air across a variety of sports. Words by Fitz Cahall.

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  • Iceland - A Skier's Journey EP Iceland - A Skier's Journey EP 3.3

    • From: jordanmanley
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      In season 3 episode 3 of A Skier's Journey, Chad Sayers, Forrest Coots, and Chad Manley step back in time to revisit a way of life that lasted 1000 years in Iceland's rough and remote Westfjords region. With the guidance of local friends Siggi Jonsson and Runar Karlsson, they traverse the storied landscape via sailboat, kayak, and ski, exploring what it would have been like to survive there for so many generations. Each ski run begins and ends with seaweed underfoot, while waterfalls, lichen-clad couloirs, and stories of humans past make up the in-between.

      Music:
      “Dresden Girls” & “Fell Through Mirrors” by Sonogram
      “Scathe” by Reid Willis
      “Aurau” by Rob Bridgett
      “Here Before” by Fever Ray

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  • Video: Congo - The Grand Inga Video: Congo - The Grand Inga Project - First Decent Of World's Largest Rapids

    • From: SamPetri
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      The Grand Inga Project

      Red Bull Media House and Fish Munga present 'Congo - The Grand Inga Project' a 77-minute film documenting the historic first descent of the the world's biggest rapids on the Congo River. Starring: Tyler Bradt, Steve Fisher, Ben Marr and Rush Sturges.

      Adventure photographer Greg Von Doersten, who has shot stills for TGR for the past 15 years, was the photographer for this project.

      Check out all the action and find out more at ingaproject.com.

      The Grand Inga Project A TeamThe Grand Inga Project crew. Our boy GVD is hanging loose in the back center. Yeah boys!

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  • Epic Sturgis: 5 Athletes, 16 H Epic Sturgis: 5 Athletes, 16 Harleys, Dozens Of GoPros, 1 Hell Of A Ride

    • From: ericseymour
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      The author, Eric Seymour, riding the Softtail Blackline in front of Mount RainierThe author, Eric Seymour, rides a Harley Davidson Softtail Blackline toward Mount Rainier and, ultimately, to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  

      Words by Eric Seymour.

      Photos courtesy Harley Davidson and GoPro.


      Passing a semi-truck, 100 miles from Sturgis, South Dakota, our 16 motorcycles were in a tight-staggered formation drafting one another at less than one car length. I looked down at my speedometer and the gauge read 120 mph. I was surprised at my speed. The Harley I was riding was ready to pull ahead even faster. Everyone always says, “it’s the journey, not the destination,” but pulling into the motorcycle rally, I thought it might be the destination in this circumstance.

      Riding through Mount Rainier National ParkTGR, GoPro and Harley Davidson rally through Mount Rainier National Park with five elite extreme sports athletes.

      Teton Gravity Research was invited to cover an epic 1,500-mile motorcycle journey from Seattle, Washington, to Sturgis, South Dakota, sponsored by Harley Davidson and GoPro. The trip was in celebration of Harley Davidson’s 110th anniversary. Joining Max Kuszaj, one of the voices of the Freeskiing World Tour, and four other elite GoPro athletes including three-time X Games gold medalist BMX rider Chad Kagy, kayak freestyle champion and Olympian Eric Jackson, mountain bike film star Aaron Chase, and four-time world mountain bike champion Brian Lopes.

      Starting in our hotel parking lot in Seattle, we began getting outfitted with our leathers and checking out our Harley motorcycles. We had 16 big, badass motorcycles that showcased the 2012 line.

      I was anxious as I sat in the hotel parking lot getting ready to begin the ride. The mission encompassed riding 1,466 miles, 29 hours of saddle time, and four days to travel from Seattle to Sturgis. Could I ride a Harley? Could I ride this many miles? Was I crazy to embark on this journey with only dirt biking and commuting in Jackson, Wyoming, on a 650cc duel sport as my experience? All doubts vanished as I twisted the throttle on the1500cc Blackline in Mount Rainier National Park, heard the bike roar, and felt the bike accelerate. Riding the Harley was easy. The bikes are big, but they have a low center of gravity and a predictable clutch that instills confidence. I knew I was going to experience the trip of a lifetime. 

      Entering the Lochsa River CorridorEntering the Lochsa River Corridor.

      The organizers of the journey planned a phenomenal route that took us through national parks, along river drainages, over mountain passes, and the majority of the ride was on two-lane twisty highways. I cannot think of a better way to see the country. Riding by bison in Yellowstone National Park made me feel so small and at the same time very alive. My highlight of the trip was riding over Beartooth Pass in Montana. The road is magnificent with tight turns that zig and zag for a perceived eternity. Huge drop-offs exist on the edge of the road. I was able to release my aggressive nature as I pushed the Harley Sportster in and out of curves with speed and a determination to go faster. At the end of the day, feeling a release of endorphins, I was content knowing that I am going to be a motorcycle rider for life.  

      Max Kuszaj All Smiles Max Kuszaj of the Freeskiing World Tour loves to ride. 

      Riding a motorcycle gives a person a sense of freedom that is very comparable to skiing. The wind is in your face and accelerating through a corner feels like railing a turn.

      “The nicest thing about motorcycles is that it allows me to clear my mind and get on the road,” Max Kuszaj said. “A lot of my ski friends are now getting Harleys. It’s great to get on the road, clear your mind and just ride.”

      Before heading to South America to go skiing, Max has another 2500-mile motorcycle ride planned out with his buddies. Max really likes motorcycles.  

      Wheat field sunset in IdahoRiding through a wheat field as the sun sets in Idaho.

      Getting to Big Sky Resort in MontanaGetting to Big Sky, Montana.

      Trading our Harleys for downhill mountain bikes at Big SkyTrading our Harleys for downhill mountain bikes at Big Sky.

      4 time world mountain bike champion Brian Lopes sending at Big SkyFour-time world mountain bike champion Brian Lopes sending at Big Sky.

      Wind in the face never felt so good. Riding the Sportster Seventy-TwoWind in the face never felt so good. Riding the Sporster Seventy-Two.

      The team goes for an early morning bridge jump into the Galliton River in MontanaThe team goes for an early morning bridge jump into the Gallatin River in Montana.

      Up close with Buffalo in YellowstoneWhere the buffalo roam: Yellowstone National Park.

      Riding out of Cooke City, MontanaRiding out of Cooke City, Montana.

      Beartooth Pass. The highlight of my trip.Beartooth Pass. The highlight of my trip.

      Sunset on Beartooth Pass. Life never felt so good.Sunset on Beartooth Pass. Life never felt so good.

      Riding into the sun on Beartooth PassRiding into the sun on Beartooth Pass

      Arriving at Sturgis, I was amazed at the pure magnitude of the festival with over 600,000 bikers the town was packed. We had arrived at the motorcycle version of Burning Man, a biker’s Shangri La. Zip lining over a massive crowd with Journey playing “Don’t Stop Believing,” and bikers revving their loud pipes, I felt like I had entered a new world.

      “Sturgis is wild,” Max Kuszaj said, “I was not mentally prepared for the madness and the amount of people that are here. It’s something that you need to experience at least once in your lifetime. It’s the best people watching that I have ever seen in my life.”

      For me, Sturgis is about seeing the culture and history that has encompassed Harley Davidson for so many years. I appreciated all walks of life. There is a new breed of Harley rider that is young, fit, and wants to ride. As fun as Sturgis was, it was not my highlight of the trip. The winding roads, amazing sunsets, and freedom felt on the bike were my Shangri La. It still is the journey not the destination.

      Arriving at SturgisWelcome to Sturgis.

      The streets are lined with bikes in Sturgis, South DakotaThe streets are lined with bikes in Sturgis, South Dakota.

      X Games Gold Medalist, Chad Kagy and Pro Mountain bike freerider, Aaron Chase check out the bikes in SturgisX Games gold medalist Chad Kagy and pro mountain bike freerider, Aaron Chase check out the bikes in Sturgis.

      Home sweet home at Buffalo Chip Campground in SturgisShotgun!

      Journey rocks the house at Buffalo ChipDon’t stop believing. Journey rocks the house at Sturgis.

      Get on the road and enjoy the rideGet on the road and enjoy the ride.

      American Flags at Sturgis"The top of the pinnacle is a Harley. It’s the American horse, the American legend.” - Max Kuszaj.

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  • Prospecting Idaho - Summer Epi Prospecting Idaho - Summer Episode 1

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      Take a trip with the Smith kayak team to the North Fork Championships on the Payette River in their own backyard.

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  • Video: Ben Marr Flares Up Whit Video: Ben Marr Flares Up Whitewater Kayaking At Night

    • From: TetonGravityResearch
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      Fire and water can work wonders together. In this short clip from "The Shapeshifter" — the latest from NRS Films' and Forge Motion Pictures' web series "Of Souls + Water" — whitewater kayaker Ben Marr hits the river at night with a GoPro and a road flare.

      You may remember Bruce Irons did something similar on a surf board.

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    • 11 months ago
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  • Shredding New Zealand’s South Shredding New Zealand’s South Island Part 4

    • From: brennanlagasse
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      New Zealand mountainsNew Zealand's mountains seem to go on forever.

      Words and photos by Brennan Lagasse.

      Even though Queenstown and Milford Sound couldn’t be more opposite of one another, they happen to be two of the most sought after destinations in all of New Zealand. Milford Sound is rural, undeveloped and pristine. Queenstown is home to arguably the most eclectic mix of adventure sports in the world, and full of travelers keen to go out and party till all hours of the night. It’s also home to some fabulous wine vineyards, a few good ski resorts, and the top heli-skiing outfit in the country, Southern Lakes Heliski.

      Southern Lakes also operates out of the Wanaka area, but has several zones they fly that are closer to the Queenstown area. While a day on the hill at the Remarkables ski area is nothing to pass up, coughing up a few extra bucks to spend some time in the bird while you’re in New Zealand is money well spent. In fact, New Zealand is probably home to the most heli-centric activities on the planet. In Queenstown, I saw signs for heli-fishing, heli-hiking, heli-mountain biking, heli-hunting-basically heli-everything. While the many heli options will appeal to a bunch of you out there, if you ski or ride, it’s the Southern Lakes option that’ll get you the most fired up.

      Southern Lakes Heli SkiingLoading the ship at Southern Lakes Heli-Skiing.

      One of the cool things about Southern Lakes is they offer a host of different packages so you can get a taste of heli-skiing even if it’s only for two runs. Like a lot of heli-skiing operators in the world, if you want to get after rowdy terrain the access is there, but you’ll need to show up with the proper credentials, gear and crew to get after it. Otherwise you’ll be matched up with other skiers and riders of equal ability and spend your day lapping untouched lines of cold New Zealand smoke while your magic carpet waits for you at the bottom of each run. The whole Southern Lakes outfit was a dream to ski with from the head honcho and main office personnel to the guides. It’s going cost you a few extra bucks for sure, but when all is said and done you’ll be stoked to get have gained the experience of spending some quality time in the high New Zealand alpine before it’s time to head home.

      Blower pow at Southern Lakes HeliSampling the New Zealand powder. Photo by Southern Lakes Heli-Skiing.

      Heli-skiing might be one of the more mundane activities in New Zealand when compared with the many adrenaline focused activities one can get into in Queenstown. The bungee jumping options are numerous, like the Nevis, one of the highest bungee jumps in the world. Or how about the world’s highest cliff jump via the Shotover Canyon Swing, or a jet boat tour where every second of the ride you think you’re going to die? Sound strange, or strangely appealing? This is the true home of adrenaline based activities, and I guarantee you’ll never have heard of most of them until you get here. It makes sense since this is where commercial bungee jumping started, so when you make the trip, it’s best to give into at least one death-defying activity and scare yourself shitless like the Kiwis want you too.

      When you’ve had enough of the late night party scene, the adrenaline junky buffet, and skied as much powder as you can handle, it’s time to slow things down and take the rural drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Time seems to stand still when you make your way to the Fiordland National Park area. It’s a gorgeous drive alongside miles of forests, mountains and rivers that anglers travel from all over the world to fish. Once you find yourself in fiordland it’s time to give in and gape as the dramatic relief from the rainforest base up to the high peaks is truly breathtaking. Waterfalls encompass everywhere you look, unique flora and fauna are all around you, and some of the most famous hiking (sorry, tramping) trails in the world-the Routeburn Track and the Milford Track-are accessible from here.

      New Zealand FjordSometimes it's OK to gape.

      If anything a trip to the end of the road to take in Mitre Peak, which rises over a vertical mile from the water’s edge, and all the natural beauty found at the head of the fiordland might just be the highlight of your whole trip. Machu Picchu is the only other place in the world that could be as “touristy” without being touristy at all. In Milford Sound it just doesn’t matter. Everyone’s a gaper as everyone is there to gape. A great way to see some of the surrounding beauty is to take one of the ferry rides that cruise along the fjords, or even better, rent a kayak and go for a paddle. Beyond the snowy mountaintops, huge waterfalls and ominous mists will swirl around you as you check out seals, dolphins and even penguins frolicking in the water. This really is a place that defies the label as touristy because it’s just so breathtaking. As soon as you experience it for yourself you’ll immediately understand why it’s been dubbed a World Heritage site.

      Kayaking in New ZealandGet out there.

      Now that you’ve knocked off New Zealand’s best of the best there’s still a whole bunch of country to check out before you have to catch your flight back home in Christchurch. You can head south toward Invercargill to check back in with some surf, head over to the college town of Dunedin for some good beer, quality rock climbing, and more surf, or maybe cut up the middle of the island and peel off for another snow session at Mt. Cook. The options are endless for the adventurous souls that make their way to New Zealand — it’s more a matter of how you want to spend your time having fun as opposed to making the most of it when you’re traveling in this part of the world. There’s literally adventure around every corner.

      Kayaking the Fjords of New Zealand
      When Jillian and I had to catch our flight home we had to book it to New Brighton, a small ocean town on the east coast pretty close to the airport, to return the surf gear we hired out from Sisco’s Surf Shop (100 percent highly recommended for any and every surf need in New Zealand — the couple that owns the shop are amazing and will do whatever they can to dial you out!). But we made such good time we couldn’t waste another opportunity for a surf before the long flight home so one more session was had before the gear got returned, the “Backpacker” was tuned in, and we were in our seat ready to fly already wondering when we’d be able to come back. The title of “all-time trip” barely does this one justice. When you finally book your ticket to New Zealand’s south island this summer — whichever way your pleasure tends, if you have the spirit for adventure, there’s no doubt you’re going to harvest well.

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      New Zealand pot of gold

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  • Creek Boating In The Crazies Creek Boating In The Crazies

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      Montana's Crazy MountainsThe Crazies.

      Somewhere between the towering peaks of Montana’s Crazy Mountains and the endless flats of the northern plains, there lies a few miles where snowmelt meets the right gradient. Creeks pour through these slots in the mountains within eyeshot of the high elevation snowfields that feed them. Every spring, for a few ideal weeks, the Bozeman locals take full advantage. In a place known more for its cold smoke than its steep creek boating, this is where one last face shot is earned. These couple of gems feature big clean slides that rival the best of the Sierras. Committing canyons and waterfalls punctuate these runs. With the knife-like scree slopes of the Crazies above and the sprawling plains once filled with buffalo below, this is the hallowed ground where warriors from the Crow tribe once went on their vision quests.

      Words and Photos by Pat Clayton.

      Boat Recovery on Big Timber CreekJason Schutz and Barry try to recover a boat at the bottom of The Gambler rapid on Big Timber Creek. Barry who? I don't know Barry's last name, but everyone knows Barry.

      Orion Helms creek boatingOrion Helms runs a gnarly, remote creek.

      Jason Schuts runs The GamblerJason Schutz on The Gambler rapid on Big Timber Creek.

      Jason Schutz feels the pinchJason Schutz feels The Pinch on Big Timber Creek.

      Jason Schutz Big Timber CreekShacked.

      Barry on Big Timber Creek width=Barry on Big Timber Creek.

      Anjin Herndon kayakingAnjin Herndon getting crazy.

      Anjin Herndon kayaking Big Timber FallsAnjin Herndon kayaks Big Timber Creek.

      Anjin Herndon kayaking Big Timber FallsAnjin Herndon drops Big Timber Falls.

      aron Loft Anjin Herndon Kendra Kaiser scout the creekAron Loft, Anjin Herndon, and Kendra Kaiser scout before dropping in.

      Montana Buffalo

      The Crazies

      Aaron Loft in the thick of itAaron Loft in the thick of it.

      Orion Helms, Anjin Herndon and Aaron Loft kayakingOrion Helms, Anjin Herndon and Aaron Loft.

      Wes Heustess kayakingWes Heustess.

      See more of Pat Clayton's photos at Fish Eye Guy Photography's Facebook page.

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  • Aaron Loft in the thick of it Aaron Loft in the thick of it

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      Aaron Loft in the thick of it
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  • Barry on Big Timber Creek Barry on Big Timber Creek

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      Barry on Big Timber Creek
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  • Jason Schutz Big Timber Creek Jason Schutz Big Timber Creek

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      Jason Schutz Big Timber Creek
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  • Chris Benchetler in Haines, Al Chris Benchetler in Haines, Alaska, by Pete O'Brien

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      This is the closest Chris Benchetler has ever been to bald eagles in the wild.
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  • Event: Awakening The Skeena Ja Event: Awakening The Skeena Jackson Hole Premiere

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      A film about hope, human endurance and inspiration, Awakening the Skeena will screen at the Center For The Arts Theater on November 18, 2010. Silent auction and concessions begin at 6 PM. The film and Q&A with filmmakers will follow. Casey Sheahan, Patagonia CEO, will be opening the event. Auction items include one week of fishing for three anglers at the exclusive Islas Secas Resort (http://www.islassecas.com/) in Panama, guided fishing trips with John Simms, Carter Andrews and Boots Allen. Other auction items include a week of heli-skiing in BC with Skeena Heli-Skiing and the Bear Claw Lodge, three days of guided fishing in New Zealand, a week of steelhead fishing in BC with Sweetwater Travel, a Two Handed Rod from Scott Rod Company, round-trip Hawk Air and Stork Nest Motel packages in Smithers, BC, artwork by A.D. Maddox, halfday stand-up paddle or kayak lesson with Rendezvous River Sports, and many more.

      Last summer, 34 year old Executive Chef Ali Howard swam the entire 610 km length of the Skeena River. She swam through Class IV whitewater, giant whirlpools and thick grizzly bear country as she made her journey to the Pacific Ocean. She started in an area known as the Sacred Headwaters, the birthplace of the Skeena, Stikine and Nass watersheds noted as the 'Serengeti of North America' by National Geographic, Explorer in Residence, Wade Davis. These three rivers are also home to three of British Columbia's greatest wild salmon and steelhead populations and a mecca for whitewater and backcountry enthusiasts.

      Howard felt compelled to complete this incredible feat of human endurance to unite communities along the way and celebrate the Skeena Watershed while raising awareness about current industrial threats. The Sacred Headwaters have been listed as British Columbia's most endangered river system because of Shell's coalbed methane proposal that would see 1,500-10,000 wells drilled in almost 1 million acres of wilderness adjacent to the Spatsizi Park. 1000's of kilometers of roads, pipelines, generators and compressor stations would turn this caribou calving ground into an industrial wasteland. This ill-proposed development inspired unity of the entire northwest corner of British Columbia in opposition to Shell's plan. The folk storm created by Howard and her swim team catalyzed a groundswell of support for the Sacred Headwaters and Skeena Watershed.

      Awakening the Skeena demonstrates how a single person can unite several nations, communities and various levels of government towards a common vision. Filmmaker Andrew Eddy and his crew accompanied Howard and the swim team for the entire 26-day journey. The film showcases the incredible wilderness, culture and spirit of northwestern British Columbia and gives hope for the future. Howard earned a spot in the Top 10 Most Intriguing Environmentalists on the Planet (Mother Nature's Network) and Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia was inspired by Howard to create the Patagonia Activist Award (Howard was the first recipient).

      Can't find an embeddable trailer of the view (view it here) but here's a review of the film:

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  • Ski, Kayak & Bike Photo Strip Ski, Kayak & Bike Photo Strip

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  • Point Six Kayaking Point Six Kayaking

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  • Kennebec River, Hallowell, ME Kennebec River, Hallowell, ME

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