Watch: Only The Essential, A Pacific Crest Trail Documentary [interview]
We interviewed Wild Confluence about its award-winning Pacific Crest Trail documentary, “Only the Essential.” Read and watch it here.
Find Inspiration in DreamRide, a Mountain Bike Fantasy [interview]
Watch DreamRide, get stoked, and read the in-depth interview with co-creators Mike Hopkins and Lacy Kemp. A mountain bike fantasy that can’t be missed.
Watch: The Frazil Ice Phenomenon in Yosemite Falls
The Frazil ice phenomenon is a giant, frozen slush river that forms at the base of waterfalls. See the video by Yosemite National Park.
Watch Bald Eagles Live on The Channel Islands
The Sauces Canyon live cam on Santa Cruz Island provides a direct window to watch bald eagles live. Here’s a small history of the process, and other live cams.
Kickstart the Zipperless Sleeping Bag (That Seals with Magnets)
A zipperless sleeping bag that seals with magnets is available to purchase right now. On Kickstarter. Check it out.
Jack English Ventana Wilderness Pioneer Passes at 96
Jack English’s story is true to life. Full of discovery, love, and heartache, the Ventana Wilderness pioneer was a mountain man, through and through.
Kickstart the VSSL Mini, a Flashlight with Storage
This flashlight with storage, a compass, and a carabiner is packed into a small form factor by VSSL. Support the Kickstarter.
5 Sites That Highlight Women in Backpacking
International Women’s Day is upon us! Here are five sites that highlight women in backpacking.
Must See: West of the West, A Tale of The Channel Islands in California
The Channel Islands are called the crown jewels of California’s coast for a reason. Watch this epic documentary on the history of these eight islands.
Andante: To Play Cello on a Mountaintop [interview]
Playing cello on a mountaintop combines the beauty of music and nature, essential qualities of Andante, a short film. Interview with the creators.