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Earth Treks Roc Comp 2010 teaser

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:24:10 -0800

The Roc Comp is back. Check out this teaser of one of America's biggest and best bouldering comps: Lisa Rands, Chris Sharma, Jason Kehl, Matt Bosley, Charlotte Jouett, Emily Harrington and more. The next comp is April 23 and 24, 2010. Check out www.EarthTreksClimbing.com for more info.

Sigurður Tómas - Hnappavellir - Gullkorn 5.10d

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:15:45 -0700

Sigurður Tómas climbing Gullkorn (5.10d) in Hnappavellir 21. June 2009

Mount St. Elias trailer

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:31:02 -0700

A dramatic and awe-inspiring feature documentary following three of the worlds greatest ski mountaineers to the Mount St. Elias in their attempt to realize the longest ski descent of the world.

It is second highest mountain in both Canada and the United States.

REEL Rock Film Tour 2009 Trailer

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:26:40 -0700

The Fourth Annual REEL ROCK Film Tour is coming to your city Fall 2009. Featuring Sender Films' new series for Nat Geo Adventure Channel, First Ascent. And Big UP's newest release, PROGRESSION. For schedule and tickets visit REELROCKTOUR.com

Dean Potter free Basejumps off The Eiger

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:12:28 -0700

Climbing up the west ridge of the Eiger and found his new jumping spot, at 9,000 vertical foot, 3 minute flight and landing nearly 6 kilometers away.
Potter continues to push the boundaries of BASE jumping.

This amazing video captures the record setting jump, and includes some other hair-raising footage.

How To Position Your Body While Riding a Road Bike Video

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:55:57 -0700

http://www.rei.com/category/4500003 Dan, an REI Outdoor School instructor, shows in this video how proper body position helps you on uphills, downhills, and when turning on your road bike. On downhills, keep your body weight back to the rear of the bike; on uphills, keep your weight forward. When cornering, keep the outside leg extended and lean the bike to the inside.

Slacklining is simply a lifestyle.

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:03:21 -0700

Slackline, a story of balance, concentration and engagment.
Everything in this lifestyle sport reminds me of my other passions: climbing and skiing. Can it be a better background for proprioception training ? I haven't found anything better... Slackline evolved effortlessly throughout the climbing community.
Climbing and slackline go hand-in-hand so it was a natural progression.

Slacklining is simply a lifestyle.

Extreme Climbing - Beyond Gravity trailer

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:25:38 -0700

Extreme Climbing - Beyond Gravity trailer

The Alps (IMAX® Trailer) - Extreme Mountain Climbing

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:33:10 -0700

Set in the greatest mountain range in all of Europe — home to such iconic peaks as the Matterhorn, the Eiger, the Jungfrau, and others — The Alps: Giants of Nature is a breathtaking cinematic adventure in the style and tradition of MacGillivray Freeman's blockbuster documentary, Everest. Featuring dramatic footage shot with IMAX® cameras under extreme filmmaking conditions, this groundbreaking film celebrates the pristine natural beauty of these grand alpine locales and the spirit of the people who call them home.
Follow John Harlin III and his attempt to climb the infamous Eiger North Face—the iconic peak that claimed the life of his legendary father 40 years ago. This 6,000-foot vertical face of sheer jagged limestone is considered one of the most difficult climbs in Europe. Harlin will be joined by renowned German climbers Robert and Daniela Jasper for this historic and emotional adventure. The film is presented by Holcim Ltd (www.holcim.com), in association with 4iS Four Eyes (www.4is.ch). -- IMAX trailer

Kevin Jorgeson, Matt Segal and Alex Honnold send big on British grit

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:08:15 -0700

In late October/early November 2008 a trio of Black Diamond athletes, Kevin Jorgeson, Matt Segal and Alex Honnold, traveled to sample the famed British gritstone where runouts, groundfalls and surgical technique are all part of the game. Between rain showers and squalls, the trio managed a host of quick repeats of some of the country's hardest rated testpieces, sparking amazement and grading debates throughout the UK.

All said, the trio had one of the most impressive visits the gritstone has ever seen and watched more movies while waiting out the weather than any of them thought was humanly possible.

Hayden Kennedy on the Bachar/Yerian (5.11c R/X)

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:02:02 -0700

Hayden Kennedy is one of Black Diamond's grassroots athletes and he's a straight crusher, having 5.14s and El Cap free ascents on his resumé. Here's a clip from an upcoming film by Kevin Jaramillo of young Hayden and Yosemite icon Ivo Ninov on the famed Bachar/Yerian (5.11c R/X) in Tuolumne Meadows, California. Follow this link to read Hayden's thoughts about the climb and the recent death of John Bachar

Alex Honnold sending in Indian Creek, Utah

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:52:55 -0700

Humble, reticent and strong as a bull, Alex Honnold is a crack climbing machine. Check out this video of Honnold crushing it in world-famous Indian Creek, Utah on everything from 5.13 footless tip-jam campusing to inverted offwidthing.

Renan Ozturk and Zack Smith in Alaska's Ruth Gorge

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:47:10 -0700

Black Diamond athlete Renan Ozturk teamed up with Zack Smith and traveled to Alaska in late June 2009 to attempt a variety of climbing objectives, keeping their options open to the whims of weather, conditions and their stoke. Below is an excellent video the duo filmed during their ascents (a rarity in the world of alpine climbing where lightweight and speed typically take priority over documenting the adventure with video and photos).

Deep Water Soloing Ha Long Bay

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:48:48 -0700

Rock Climbing and falling into the turquoise waters of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam with Slo Pony Adventures.

Teva Mountain Games 2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:01:08 -0700

The Teva Mountain Games is the premier mountain and adventure sports festival in the world, taking place in Vail, Colorado. It brings together more then ten different sports and over 50,000 people over the course of its five days of competition, festival, and music. Fusing sports, music, and lifestyle, its events include mountainbiking, kayaking, climbing, trail running, fly fishing, adventure racing, and many more.