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Italy's Stelvio Pass is a well-known road that includes numerous switchbacks that vehicles must navigate in order to reach the top of the mountain. In this video, we join freestyle skier Bene Mayr as he attempts to descend the pass, jumping the numerous switchbacks as he descends. It's a harrowing, wild ride to say the least and it will almost certainly get your adrenaline pumping just watching. Don't try this at home kids.

There is no question that Will Gadd has been known to push the limits when it comes to ice climbing, but in this video he may have gone a step too far. In the clip below we join Gadd as he sets out to climb the challenging Helmcken Falls in British Colombia using nothing but natural gear. Along the way, we also get a look at some prototype gear coming our way from Black Diamond . Fun stuff.

This video takes us to one of my absolute favorite places on the planet �� the Altai Mountains of Mongolia. There, you'll finding incredibly friendly and accommodating people, stunning landscapes, and some of the most wide-open spaces anywhere on Earth. It is a spectacular place for sure, and I recommend exploring it on horseback . Flashes of the Altai from Joey Schusler on Vimeo .

This past September, a group of trekkers and paragliders hiked to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and took flight from the fabled "Roof of Africa." They climbed up the Rongai Route but upon reaching the top, they found the conditions to be difficult for flying. Eventually however, they were able to soar out into the crater of the volcano. This video takes us along for the expedition and final flight.

I'm a little late in reporting this news, but this story has been popping up in my news feeds again recently, so I thought it was worth sharing. The South American country of Chile recently opened what it calls the " Route of Parks ," a 1700-mile (2735 km) hiking route in Patagonia that connects 17 different national parks scattered across the southern region of the country. The route runs through a wide variety of environments and ecosystems, including five newly created national parks that haven't been explored extensively by trekkers yet. The trail runs from Puerto Montt in the north down to Cape Horn at the southernmost tip of the continent, passing through rainforests, open grasslands, and some of the most spectacular alpine settings on the planet. The Route of Parks trail actually connects three existing routes that have been in use for some time. Those trails include the Southern Way, the Patagonian Channels, and the End of the World Route. The link-up was made...

Most of us don't have an 8K monitor to see this video in all of its glory, but that doesn't prevent it from being incredibly beautiful nonetheless. The seven minute clip takes us to Norway, where we explore the landscapes that can be found there in all of their glory. It is a stunning look at one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, including windswept vistas, beautiful fjords, rocky cliffs, and gorgeous views of the aurora borealis. Sit back and enjoy, this one is worth the watch.

If you've ever wondered how a piece of gear gets rated for its ability to resist a bear, this video is for you. It takes us to a testing facility located in Montana where products like bear canisters, coolers, and other items are handed over to grizzly bears to play with. How well those items survive this rigorous testing method indicates just how bear-proof they actually are. The short clip is very interesting, and of course it has the added benefit of having lots of bears in it too. The Wildest Product Testers in the Biz from Great Big Story on Vimeo .

We'll wrap up the week with this wonderful video which offers a healthy dose of inspiration and motivation. It tells the story of Philippa "Pa" Arding, who suffered two traumatic accidents in recent years that have left her with a limp and difficulty speaking at times. But that hasn't prevented her from living an active and fully life, seeking adventure in many forms as she explores the world around us. Watching this clip and learning more about her, it is difficult to complain about my own life and the relatively insignificant things that I have to deal with. She is definitely a shining beacon for those who want to get out there and live their life to the fullest. LOOKING OUT from Greg Dennis on Vimeo .

Stretching from Fruita, CO to Moab, UT the Kokopelli Trail is one of the most legendary mountain biking and bikepacking routes in the entire U.S. It takes riders across some of the most scenic landscapes in the region, promising stunning vistas around every turn. While it certainly lives up to the hype, it is also a surprisingly challenging ride as well as the two riders in this video found out when they set out to ride it end to end. What you'll see in the video below is an account of that ride, with all of the rewards and tribulations that came with it.

More Than Just Forests �� the latest venture from our friends at More Than Just Parks �� has released its latest video and it is an amazing one. This time out they take us to the Dixie National Forest in southwest Utah, revealing the stunning landscapes that can be found there. While we're often fixated on visiting the amazing national parks that are found in the U.S., this is a reminder to not skip out on some of the other public lands that are available. Many of the national forests are fantastic wildernesses too, providing even more opportunities for adventure. MTJF | DIXIE from Your Forests Your Future on Vimeo .

This video takes us inside the mind of downhill mountain bike riders by allowing us to get to know Brett Rheeder and what motivates him on his bike. It is a wonderfully shot and produced short documentary that offers insight, inspiration, and motivation, while teaching us a thing or two along the way as well. Recently, Brett was the winner of the 2018 Red Bull Rampage , which I was lucky enough to witness first hand. This clip takes us behind the scenes to see how he trains and prepares for those kinds of events.

If you're in need of a little escape today, look no further than this video. It takes us to the highlands of Iceland where we get some truly breathtaking views of the landscapes there. We all know that Iceland is one of the best destinations for outdoor adventure and that there is no shortage of scenery to be had, and yet every time we get one of these videos we continue to be amazed by what we see. Beautiful stuff for sure. Highlands of Iceland | DJI Mavic 2 Pro from Eaglewood Films on Vimeo .

We all know that Alex Honnold set a new standard for climbers by free soloing El Capitan in Yosemite last year. That endeavor brought a lot of challenges, not just for Honnold, but the climbers and filmmakers who followed along with him. The question is, did those cameramen make things more dangerous for Alex? More importantly, what would have happened if he fell? This video asks those intriguing questions and more, with stunning footage of Honnold doing his thing thrown in for good measure.

Tamra Lunger and Simone Moro are no strangers to climbing tall, impossibly cold peaks. But this past winter they traveled to Sibera to take on a mountain named Pik Pobeda, which holds the distinction of being the coldest peak on the planet. To put things in perspective, temperatures on the mountain reached -71.3�C (-96.3�F), turning it into one frigid excursions to say the least. In this video, we get an inside look at what it was like to climb in that environment, in a place that is about as remote and rugged as it gets on our planet.

When Will Smith returned home to New Orleans after serving 5 years in the U.S. Army, with tours to Iraq, he found the transition a difficult one. Will was suffering from post-traumatic stress and soon found solace in alcohol and prescription medications. But he knew that he had to get his life together and find a way to deal with his demons, so he took up hiking. It helped him to get outside, commune with nature, and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life for awhile. This past summer he hiked the entire length of the 2100+ mile (3380 km) Appalachian Trail , where he found a bit of peace and solace at last. This video tells his story and it is an inspiring one.

Last week I attended the 2018 Winter Outdoor Retailer gear show in Denver, and while the event was smaller and quieter than most other OR shows, there was still plenty of good equipment and new products on display. In fact, my podcast partner Dave Adlard and I gave out the very first Adventure Podcast "Best of Show" awards. Who won? We'll be sharing the results in our episode that comes out a bit later today. But, we weren't the only ones handing out awards and giving accolades, as some other great media outlets also offered their picks for the best new gear as well. First up, Gear Junkie handed out their awards as well, spotlighting ten different items that they felt stood out from the crowd. We agreed with them on a couple of those products too, so you'll see a bit of overlap when our winners are announced. Some of the highlights from Gear Junkie's list include a new mountaineering boot that can be used to ski as well, waterproof blue jeans from Duer , a...

There is no question that Arc'teryx makes some of the best outdoor gear on the planet, but if you've ever shopped for any of the company's products, you know that they tend to be on the pricer side. That has left many to wonder why Arc'teryx gear costs so much and whether or not it is worth the money. This video attempt to answer that question by taking an in-depth look at the design and materials that goes into making our gear. While Arc'teryx is certainly the subject of the clip, it is a good overview of the outdoor industry as a whole, which now spends a lot of time and money researching and developing new materials, fabrics, insulators and other items that not only perform well but are eco-friendly too. Pretty fascinating stuff.

At the age of 11, Kai Jones may not be able to do everything that the "big kids" can do, but he can certainly out ski most adults. In this fun, creative, and highly entertaining clip, we catch Kai having a frustrating start to his day, although things certainly do pick up when he hits the slopes in Jackson Hole. Most of us wish we could ski as well as this kid, who tears up the hill and carves fresh powder with ease.

The short documentary film below is another in a line of remarkable mountaineering and climbing documentaries that we've seen in recent months. This time, we travel to the Garwhal Himalaya in Indian to join British climbers Malcolm Bass, Paul Figg and Guy Buckingham as they set out to make the first ascent of Janhukot, a remote and technically difficult peak that has eluded attempts in the past. The three men conducted this expedition back in May of this year and their story not only unfolds in the fantastic video but will also be told over the coming weeks on the Pertex website, which is a company that served as one of their sponsors. You can follow along with that portion of the tale here . Janhukot 2018 from Pertex on Vimeo .

It's the age old question �� who is faster, the skier or the drone? Okay, maybe not, but it still makes for a fun video. In the clip below, pro skier Victor Muffat-Jeandet races a drone piloted by two-time World Drone Racing Champion Jordan Temkin down the slopes at the Snowbird resort in Utah in an effort to see who is faster. You'll have to watch to see who won, but it sure is fun seeing this epic showdown unfold.