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By now, you've probably seen Free Solo , watched countless interviews with Alex Honnold , and read numerous articles about his daring free solo ascent of El Capitan. But, if you're like me and still can't get enough of that story, check out this great video below. It comes our way from the amazing team over at TED Talks and it gives us insight into the climb directly from Alex himself. As you would impinge, it is incredibly engaging and fascinating. I think you'll learn a few new things along the way.

Anyone who has ever made he climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro will be able to relate to this clip, which takes trekkers up to the top of the highest mountain in Africa. Along the way, you'll see the sun come up, and the stunning landscapes of Tanzania emerge from below. And of course, the long day on the trail is paid off with standing at the Roof of Africa. This clip takes us on that final hike, providing some excellent images along the way.

We're back with another episode of The Adventure Podcast this week, although I'm flying solo on this episode. My cohost Dave Adlard was on the road, and I was expected to be busy too, but ended up having some travel cancelled at the last minute. That opened up an opportunity to speak with Lee Thompson, who is a former photojournalist and now the co-founder of Flash Pack , an adventure travel company that is doing some fun and unique things in that space. We spend most of the episode talking about travel and our own experiences, although Lee also tells us about his years as a photographer working with news outlets all over the world. He shares details of his time in Egypt while covering the Arab Spring for instance, and tells us about how he was the first western journalist to see the body of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya following the revolution there. Before jumping into the interview however, I share a few interesting news stories from the past week, including an impressive first...

Hikers and backpackers looking for the ultimate challenge may want to add Canada's newly finished Great Trail to their bucket lists. At 24,000 km (14,912 miles) in length, it is now the longest trekking route in the world, stretching across al 13 provinces and looping its way across some of the most spectacular landscapes that Canada has to offer. Best of all, this multi-use backcountry route is open to bikes, snowmobiles, paddling, and variety of other activities, making it even more accessible to those who want to explore its wonders. All told, The Great Trail, which is made up of not just hiking paths but scenic waterways too, wanders from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and north to the Arctic Ocean as well. The idea to create the route first originated back in 1992 when Canada was celebrating its 125th birthday. It has taken decades of planning and building to complete, but at long last, the entire route was fully connected a few weeks back. Now that it is done, the question is,...

Tomorrow we turn the calendar to November, which means the 2018-2019 Antarctic season is now officially upon us. The first flight out of Punta Arenas, Chile to the Union Glacier Camp by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE) is scheduled to take place in the morning, weather permitting. And while that flight will mainly be made up of ALE staff who will begin the task of preparing the camp for the arrival of other skiers and travelers, there will also be two explorers looking to get out onto the ice as quickly as possible. For these two men, time is of the essence, and everyday counts as they both hope to make history independently of one another. The first two skiers to hit the ice this year will be Brit  Lou Rudd and American Colin O'Brady . Both hope to become the first to complete a solo, unsupported crossing of the Antarctic continent, traveling from one point on the coast, to another, with a stop at the South Pole while en route. And while each of them will be traveling a...

This video comes our way courtesy of REI and it is an insightful, funny, and fun journey to the summit of Mt. Rainier with a woman named Sarah. Climbing a challenging peak like Rainier seemed like an unlikely goal for her, as she is more at home in an urban environment. But getting outside, and tackling a challenge like this one has set her along a different path in life. Find out more about her story below.

If you want to see the fall colors in all of their glory, that why not see them from above? That's the philosophy of the Red Bull Air Force, a team of BASE jumpers who recently took to the skies over Vermont to make an impressive �� and colorful �� free fall. Check out their exploits in the video below and pay close attention to the amazing landscape below them. Personally, I'd rather explore it while safely on the ground, but this will do too.

Listen up underwater explorers, researchers, and filmmakers. If you've been wanting to add a remotely operated vehicle to your inventory of tools, National Geographic and OpenROV may be able to help you out. The two organizations have joined forces to give away 1000 underwater drones to help others who are focused on revealing the secrets of the deep. Next year, Nat Geo and OpenROV will launch what they call the Science Exploration Education (SEE) program, which is designed to help advance our understanding of the Earth's oceans. As part of that initiative they'll be handing out a remotely operated vehicle that has been specifically built for use underwater. Priced at $1700, this undersea rover comes equipped with cameras, lights, and a propulsions system. The entire unit sits at the end of a 25 foot (7.6 meter) tether, that allows a pilot on the surface to control where it goes and what it sees. The rover itself was developed by OpenROV and built from the ground up to be...

Researchers have made a remarkable discovery in the Black Sea, where a team of underwater archaeologists have located a shipwreck that dates back more than 2400 years . The Greek merchant vessel is believed to be the oldest known intact shipwreck in the world, predating the rise of the Roman Empire and the birth of Christ. According to reports, the ship is located off the coast of Bulgaria and rests at a depth of about 2000 meters (6561 ft). That great depth has helped in the preservation process, as the lack of oxygen in the water helps to greatly slow down the degradation of organic material. Of course, the Greek vessel is mostly made of wood and is in remarkably good condition considering its age. Using a remotely-controlled vehicle to examine the wreckage, the archaeologists were able to see plenty of details. For instance, the 23-meter (75 ft) ship still has its mast intact and rowing benches are still visible on its deck. The rudder is still in one piece as well and there are eve...

Last week we posted a story that offered several interesting expeditions to keep an eye on in the upcoming Antarctic ski season that came our way courtesy of Explorers Web . Now, the site has posted part two of that round up , offering even more insights into who we'll be following across the frozen continent in just a few weeks time. Some of the intrepid explorers who make the cut this time out include Colin O'Brady who is about to undertake a solo, unsupported traverse of the continent, which he calls the "impossible first." We've discussed O'Brady's feats on The Adventure Blog in the past, as he has not only summited Everest, but he has also completed the Explorer's Grand Slam (last degree edition), amongst other accomplishments. This time out, O'Brady will attempt to ski from Ronne Ice Shelf to the Ross Ice Shelf, via the South Pole, completely alone and unassisted. If successful, it would be the first time anyone has done that. He leaves for...

When I was in the Southern Ocean last year, I witnessed a penguin colony with more than 400,000 birds. It was one of the most amazing sites i have ever seen. In this video, National Geographic takes us to another such site, this time located at South Georgia's St. Andrews Bay. The clip below will give you a sense of the sights and sounds (but not the smells!) that come along with such a massive penguin population. It is something that has to be seen to be believed, but it is truly an amazing experience.

The North Face continues its preview of its upcoming documentary about last year's expedition by a team of climbers to Queen Maud Land in Antarctica. This time out, we join the crew as they complete some epic first ascents in the region, experiencing some joy in the challenging and difficult environment of the frozen continent.

The Antarctic ski season is still more than a week away from officially getting started and already we're starting to get some strange stories from the frozen continent. According to reports , a Russian researcher by the name of Sergey Savitsky has been charged with attempted murder after he stabbed a coworker at the Bellingshausen Station, a scientific research facility located on King George Island, which is part of the Shetland Islands that fall along the Antarctic Peninsula. It seems that Savitsky suffered a mental breakdown over the course of the very long, and isolating, winter that is now coming to an end in the Antarctic. This led to the stabbing, which allegedly took place back on October 9. Since then, the Russian researcher has been placed under house arrest and will remain so until December 8, which is probably the date that he is scheduled to rotate out of Bellingshausen and head home to Russia. By then, the austral spring/summer should be in effect, allowing personnel...

Despite the fact that the major commercial teams have already headed home a few weeks ago, the fall climbing season in the Himalaya continues to unfold with some top climbers still in the region. The weather throughout Nepal and Tibet remains stable, and although it is starting to get colder there, the true bit of the impending winter remains a few weeks away. This has allowed some smaller teams on non-8000-meter peaks to focus on some impressive objectives as well, with one climber in particular putting up a solo first ascent of a mountain that has remained elusive for decades. ExWeb is reporting that Austrian climber David Lama has become the first person to summit Lunag Ri, a 6807-meter (22,660 ft.) peak located along the border between Nepal and Tibet. News of the successful climb came yesterday via Conrad Anker's Instagram, as Anker was Lama's partner on two previous expeditions to the mountain. In the message posted to the social media network, Anker simply said "Co...

We have a seasonal holiday theme for this week's episode of The Adventure Podcast as we take a turn for the spooky. My cohost Dave Adlard and I explore some of the allegedly haunted spots in America's national parks, and elsewhere, with stories of headless ghosts, Civil War apparitions, and crying spirits. If you haven't heard these tales before, they'll make good stories for the next time you're huddle around a campfire. Before delving into that topic however, we start by taking a look at the latest adventure news, with updates from the Himalaya, a look at a winter expedition to K2, and an adventurous couple who are driving across Antarctica in a solar-powered buggy. As usual, we also wrap things up with our latest gear reviews, this time sharing a new jacket from Eddie Bauer and interesting new ways to up you camp-cooking game. You can listen to the podcast by clicking on the play button in the embedded episode below, or you can choose to download us on Apple Pod...

My busy travel schedule continues this week as I'm once again heading out of town. This time I'm off to Utah to attend the Red Bull Rampage mountain bike event. If you're not familiar with this crazy downhill race, check out the video below. It is quite an experience. I'll be gone through the rest of the week, so updates are likely to be scarce, particularly since we're in one of the quieter times of the year on the adventure front. But I'll be back next week to continue to share stories of wild adventures that are taking place around the world, particularly last he autumn Himalaya climbing season winds down and the Antarctic ski season picks up. There will be plenty of things to talk about in the weeks ahead, but for now go out and enjoy a few adventures of your own. 

When Mountain Hardwear went looking for someone to partner with for testing its gear, it found the Jackson Hole Mountain Guides . What followed has been a 15 year collaboration between the two companies that has resulted in some of the most stringent testing of outdoor gear in a real-world environment. In this video, we learn more about that connection as the JHMG team puts the latest Mountain Hardwear gear to the test in the backcountry. Jackson Hole Mountain Guides from Mountain Hardwear on Vimeo .

In a few weeks time, some very adventurous explorers will begin the annual ski season in the Antarctic, with many traveling from the coast at Hercules Inlet to the South Pole itself. If you've ever wondered what kind of gear they need to take with them for an 800+ mile (1200+ km) journey, this video will help give you an idea. It was filmed polar explorer Mark Wood, who made that journey a few years back. In the clip, he shares the ten most important pieces of kit that an Antarctic skier has with them.

It is that time of the year again. As we march toward the final days of 2018, we'll start to see an increasing number of lists, stories, and articles not only recapping the biggest events of the year that is passed, but looking ahead to 2019 as well. Case in point, yesterday Lonely Planet released its picks for the best travel destinations, trends, experiences, and bargains for next year, with some amazing places earning a coveted spot on this prestigious list. The list itself doesn't highlight adventure travel per se, but many of the destinations that earn a spot in the round-up are excellent adventure locations. For instance, the list of top countries includes places like Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Kyrgyzstan, and Jordan, while Lonely Planet's favorite regions spotlight destinations like Australia's Red Center, the Scottish Highlands, Russia's Far East, and Manitoba in Canada. Other lists provide the top 10 cities , with adventure destinations Kathmandu and Dakar ap...

We don't dip our toe into the political waters too often here at The Adventure Blog �� other than the occasional mention of government activity as related to climate change. But last week one of the most prominent members of the outdoor industry took the unprecedented step of endorsing two candidates for the U.S. Senate, leaving little doubt as to where its priorities and loyalties lie. For years, outdoor gear manufacturer Patagonia has been an outspoken advocate of protecting the environment and public lands. But in a bold move, the company has officially endorsed two Democratic candidates running for election this fall. Those two candidates include Jacky Rosen and Jon Tester, who are campaigning in Nevada and Montana respectively. In a press release announcing the endorsements last week, Patagonia officials indicated that Rosen and Tester's commitment to protecting public lands helped earn the company's support. Patagonia's founder and CEO Yvon Chouinard is a dedicate...

In order to make this spectacular video of Iceland, filmmaker Marcello Ercole traveled for 4000 km (2485 miles) over the course of 10 days, capturing some of the country's most iconic and memorable landscapes. We can take that same journey simply by sitting back in our chair and hitting the play button below. While not quite as fun and adventurous, we'll still get a taste of this amazing place nonetheless. THE SOUL OF ICELAND from MarcelloErcole on Vimeo .

I get asked all the time whether I prefer trail running shoes or hiking boots when heading out for the trail. It turns out, the answer to that question isn't easy, as it depends on the trail, the length of the trip, the terrain and weather conditions, and so on. There are advantages to both types of shoes, although I'd say that for the most part I prefer lightweight hikers that bring a bit of extra protection and support. The video below comes our way courtesy of REI and attempt to help sort out the differences in these types of shoes. As you'll see, it often comes down to personal preference, although there are some good arguments in both directions.

A few weeks back, Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida, bringing one of the most powerful storms in recent memory to bear on the "Sunshine State." Michael left a trail of death and destruction in its path, demolishing homes and business, while knocking out power to large communities. But the massive hurricane also revealed a slice of history as well, uncovering the wreckage of three ships that are believed to be at least 120 years old. According to the Tallahassee Democrat , Michael's storm surge uncovered the three vessels on a place called Dog Island. The wooden ships are believed to be the skeletons remains of the Norwegian-flagged vessels the Vale and the  Jafnhar , as well as an American schooner named the James A. Garfield. The three ships were reportedly pushed ashore back in 1899 by another hurricane that made landfall at Carrabelle. The three ships haven't been officially identified as of yet because most of Florida's resources are being channeled i...

One of the great things about my job is that I can do it from just about anywhere. Well, that is provided I have a few essential tools at my disposal. For instance, I need a source of power to keep my electronic devices going and it doesn't hurt if I have a some type of Internet connection either. I'm not unique in this approach however, as now more than ever you'll find freelancers, road warriors, and other mobile creative types choosing jobs that can take them to the far side of the planet, where they can still effectively get things done. If you're one such person, or ever wondered how we work while on the go, Outside magazine has a story for you. It lists 7 essential tools for working off the grid , providing everything you could need to stay in the wilderness for an extended period of time and yet still manage to not get fired. The gear listed in this story plays a crucial role in accomplishing that task, although most of it would also prove useful on other advent...

If you follow the regular patterns of the adventure seasons, you probably already know that climbing in the Himalaya this fall is nearing an end, while the Antarctic ski season will soon be ramping up. In a matter of just a few weeks time, the first South Pole skiers will hit the ice, starting their own personal journeys across the frozen continent. As usual, we'll be keeping an eye on some of the biggest and most interesting of those expeditions, bringing updates on the progress of these explorers. A company called Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions handles most of the support and transportation for those looking to make a trip to the bottom of the world. They make regular flights out of Punta Arenas, Chile and maintain a semi-permanent camp on the ice at a place called Union Glacier. According to the company's internal schedule, the first flight to Union Glacier will take place on November 1, carrying only ALE staff and supplies. That will give the team an opportunity to ge...

Stretching for more than 1600 km (995 miles) from Vancouver to the Yukon, Canada's Costal Range is a change of mountains that are notions for their extreme weather conditions, difficult climbing, and breathtaking beauty. They are also the same mountains that inspired Arc'teryx to create gear that performed well enough to allow climbers, backpackers, and explorers to survive and thrive in that very environment. In the video below we not only get to see the Coastal Range in all its glory, but we'll learn how it shaped the products that the company produces today. It is equal parts inspiring and informative, particularly for those of us who love our outdoor equipment.

For the past 12 years, the Reel Rock Tour has been bringing us some of the best climbing and mountaineer documentaries we've ever seen, and year 13 doesn't look like it will be any different. The video below is the official teaser trailer for the upcoming tour, which will bring some spectacular films to venues across the U.S., Canada, and a handful of other countries as well. The three-minute long video will give you an idea of what to expect and once you've gotten excited enough to attend the tour yourself, head over to the website to purchase your tickets in advance. You won't be disappointed.

A few months back the world was transfixed by the story of a young soccer team in Thailand that became stranded in a cave when rising water closed off their only means of escape. If you thought that was a harrowing experience however, then wait until you read an article that was posted to the National Geographic website yesterday. It shares the details of a team of cave explorers who were in a true race against time as flood waters poured into the subterranean chambers that they were mapping. The actual event took place in a place called Veryovkina, which holds the distinction of being the deepest cave system that we know of so far. Located in the Eastern European country of Georgia, the cave has been explored and mapped for more than 50 years. So far, we know that it is at least 2212 meters (7257 ft) deep, with more passages and chambers to be explored yet. Back in September, a team of spelunkers dropped into Veryovkina to continue the slow process of discovering its hidden dep...

Ultrarunners are certainly a different breed. They love the challenge of covering long distances completely under their own power and they don't mind being entirely alone for long periods of time. That often leads to not only some impressive ultra-length races and events, but some truly amazing and record-setting expeditions too. Take endurance athlete  Pete Kostelnick for example. A couple of years back, he set a new record for running from San Francisco to New York City, completing his run across America in a little more than 42 days, covering 3067 miles (4935 km) in the process. Now, he's in the midst of another long distance challenge, this time going from Alaska to Florida. Pete set out on his journey back on August 1, departing from Kenai in Alaska. The plan is to cover approximately 5000 miles (8046 km) before reaching his ending point in Key West, Florida. As I write this, he is already through the majority of the trip, entering the state of Georgia and heading south t...

The autumn climbing season in Nepal continues to unfold at the moment, but some climbers are already looking ahead to the winter season. For the past two years Spanish climber Alex Txikon has made bold attempts to summit Everest during the winter without the use of supplemental oxygen, each time coming up a bit short. Speculation as to whether or not he will return for a third go is running high, but in a recent interview the climber shared the news that he is still deciding what his winter expedition will be. He also revealed that there may be a commercial team heading to Everest in the winter this year as well. Recently, ExWeb had a chance to sit down with Txikon and inquire about his plans. At the moment, the Spaniard is playing his cards close to his vest and isn't sharing many details about what he plans to do this coming winter. He says that Everest is still on the table but he's considering several other options as well, including a potential attempt on K2, the only 80...

Cambodia's famous stone city and temple complex Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site , mixing history, culture, and unbelievable craftsmanship into one sprawling location. For many of us, a visit to this place is extremely high on the bucket list, although National Geographic has made such a visit a bit easier thank to this clip. In the video below, you'll get an epic tour of the Angkor complex, not only getting up close and personal with some of the important structures and sculptures there, but aerial shots of the region that help to give it a sense of scale. If you've always wanted to visit Angkor Wat but haven't quite made it there yet, this clip will help tide you over until you can get there in person.

As we steam straight on towards the start of the 2018-2019 Antarctic ski and climbing season, this video takes us back to last year when a team of North Face climbers traveled down to Queen Maud Land to make some first ascents on several rock walls and snowcapped peaks. TNF has slowly been releasing short teaser videos about this expedition and today they bring us one that shows just how difficult and demanding the weather conditions there can be. Climbing in the Antarctic isn't easy, even for the likes of Conrad Anker , Jimmy Chin , and Alex Honnold .

A few weeks back we shared the news that Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison has accomplished one of the last great feats of ski mountaineering by conquering the so called "Dream Line" on Lhotse. At the time, there weren't a lot of details about the climb to the summit of the 8516 meter (27,940 feet) peak and the ski descent that followed, only a few social media posts that hinted at the challenges and exhilaration that came with the experience. Now, we're learning a lot more about what this impressive expedition was like directly from Nelson herself. National Geographic has posted an article that offers an inside look at the first ski descent of the 4th highest peak in the world. That article takes the form of an interview with Nelson, who shares insights into what its like to be in Everest Base Camp in the fall when no one else is around and the challenges that arise from having the mountain all to yourself. She also discusses safety on Lhotse in the off-season, th...

If you're looking for some interesting reading today, check out Explorers Web's great interview with climber Denis Urubko , an extremely talented mountaineer who also has a bit of a controversial side. The Russian-born climber, who is now a Polish citizen, is known for his blunt approach to dealing with teammates and the press. Last year, as part of the Polish Ice Warriors team that made a winter attempt on K2 he also famously went AWOL when he disagreed with team leader Krzysztof Wielicki's approach to the expedition, striking off on his own for the summit. That bid ultimately failed, and Urubko was dismissed from the squad and went home. Now, he's telling his side of the story while sharing wisdom from his numerous expeditions. For those not familiar with Urubko, he has climbed 8000-meter peaks on 21 different occasions, including two in the winter. Most of his expeditions are done without supplemental oxygen as well, and he is amongst the strongest alpinists in the ...

I'm back from the 2018 Outdoor Blogger Summit and working on catching up on the news from while I was away. A lot has happened over the past few days with climbing expeditions in the Himalaya continuing to unfold and a tragic accident on one of the lesser-known peaks in the region. We'll start with the bad news. Last weekend, nine climbers lost their lives on Mt. Gurja, a 7193 meter (23,599 ft) peak located in western Nepal, not far from Dhaulagiri. The group consisted of five climbers from South Korea and four Sherpa guides, all of which were caught in a massive landslide while in Base Camp. Apparently, the team was waiting out bad weather there before proceeding up to high camp, but heavy snow accumulated on the mountains flanks. Eventually, that snow gave lose, burying BC in a wall of ice, snow, rock and dirt. Amongst those who lost their lives was Korean climbing legend Kim Chang-ho. He was the first person from his home country to scale all 14 8000-meter peaks and was th...

Just another quick heads up to let regular readers know that I'll be on the road again for most of next week. This time out, I'm heading to Outdoor Blogger Summit in Roanoke, VA  where I'll not only get the chance to hang out with other content creators in the outdoor industry, I'll be speaking on a couple of topics too.  I've been a part of this event for the past four years and it has been fun to watch it grow and evolve over that time. For the next version of the summit things are going to change up some, but it's too early to talk about that just yet. This time out though, attendees will learn about how to make money from their online publications, work better with editors, balance their time as a freelancer, and so much more. The line-up of speakers (yours truly excluded) are fantastic as well, with some really interesting and innovative things to talk about. The conference runs from Sunday through Tuesday of next week, but I'll be sticking around Roan...

Back in May o this year, three British climbers �� Malcolm Bass, Paul Figg and Guy Buckingham �� travels deep into the Indian Himalaya to attempt the first ascent of a Janhukot, a difficult and demanding peak that has turned back all attempts for decades. The three men filmed their expedition and soon we'll be getting a full documentary about their experience there, but for now we'll have to settle for the trailer below. If this is any indication of the final product, we could have the makings of another classic mountaineering film. The scenery and setting looks spectacular and there appears to be no shortage of drama either. Add this to the growing list of documentaries we'll need to see in the near future, as it looks like a good one. Janhukot - Trailer from Pertex on Vimeo .

Climbing Kilimanjaro �� Africa's highest peak �� is a bucket list adventure for just about any adventurous traveler. The non-technical trek to the summit is a challenge, in no small part due to the increasingly thin air as you approach the top. But, the hike is an amazing one for so many reasons, including the unique ecosystems �� five in total �� that you pass through on your way up and the amazing views you'll discover along the way. If you've been considering a Kilimanjaro climb yourself, but aren't sure what to expect of where to being, my friends over at Tusker Trail have a blog post you may want to have a look at. It is a First Timer's Guide to Climbing Kili  that shares some great information that I wish I had known before my first go at the mountain. Some of the insights shared in the post include putting the climb into perspective with a reminder that the mountain may be daunting, but it is far from impossible to climb. The article also emphasizes that you...

When it comes to climate change and warming temperatures on a global scale, one of he canaries in the coal mine has always been the Arctic and Antarctic ice. These cold regions of the planet have withstood the changes in temperature that seemed to be impacting other parts of the planet for a long time, but now they are starting to feel the impact of warming conditions as well. Case in point, the sea ice in the Central Arctic basin, which melts off during the summer and like clockwork begins to reform in the autumn and winter. But this year, that isn't happening and it could be a harbinger of the further impact of climate change. The Central Arctic basin is a stretch of the Arctic Ocean that covers an area of about 4.5 million square kilometers (1.7 million sq. miles). Typically by late August, this section of frigid water has usually reached its lowest point of the year in terms of the amount of ice that is found in that region. Warm temperatures throughout the spring and fall cau...

If you're in need of new gear to keep you warm, dry, and moving during the cold months of winter, then you'll definitely want to head on over to Outside Online , the website for Outside magazine  A few days back the publication posted its 2019 Winter Gear Buyers Guide , and as usual it offers a cornucopia of new products to sift through as we inch closer to that season here in North America. This time out, the team at Outside  sifted through hundreds of pieces of outdoor gear to narrow down their buyers guide to a mere 331 items. They've conveniently broken down those products into a few broad categories to make it easier for the rest of us to pour over. For instance, readers will find a Ski & Snowboard section that is further subdivided not only into the actual skies and snowboards themselves, but also boots, bindings, poles, helmets, goggles, and more. Similarly, there is a Layers section that contains jackets, base and mid-layers, ski pants, and even a category for...

One of the more intriguing technologies that GoPro has been touting in its Fusion camera  is something called Overcapture . Essentially, this is the action camera company's take on shooting 360� video, but up until now we haven't seen a lot of great clips that take advantage of this feature. But the video below illustrates its effectiveness nicely, taking us to the Great Barrier Reef to shoot some spectacular underwater footage. Throughout the video you'll glide through the pristine blue waters of the GBR while colorful fish and other sea life swim around you. It is a stunningly beautiful clip to be sure and a good reminder of how GoPro became so well recognized in the action camera space.

Climber Alex Honnold continues his media blitz in support of Free Solo , the documentary that shares his amazing climb up El Capitan last year without the use of ropes. In this clip, made for CBS This Morning, Honnold talks about that feat while also sharing a bit of advice for his teenage self in a segment that the show calls "Note to Self." As usual, it is an interesting bit that offers some insight into the mind of this groundbreaking athlete.

As an avid runner, cyclist, and outdoorsmen in general, I love wearing a watch that can keep track of my activities levels on a daily basis, but especially during a workout. For me, my day-to-day timepiece of choice is an Apple Watch , in part because it does a great job of reminding me to stay active, but also because of all of the other features it brings to the table, most notably displaying notifications, granting me access to my calendar, allowing me to respond to texts, and a host of other things. So when I got the opportunity to test out the new Sunnto 9 fitness watch, I was worried that I'd miss all the things that Apple Watch provided for me. Turns out, I had nothing to worry about at all, as the 9 offers much of the same functionality, along with more features for fitness tracking and much better battery life. Suunto is well known for creating excellent watches for use in the outdoors, and the 9 is no exception. It is built tough enough to survive in the harshest of cond...