Bikepacking & Backpacking the Sierra Nevada: Watch ‘The Long Way Around’
Like bikepacking? Like backpacking? Combine the two in an epic bike-to-pack-to-hike adventure. Watch ‘The Long Way Around’ film to see what we mean.
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Spoof Brings Laughs to Ski Pack Testing
Mystery Ranch began filming its ‘Theater’ series last year. Now, the first episode is out, providing informational product overviews, testing feedback on its packs, and some laughs — ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ style.
Must-Watch: ‘360 Ascent’ Documents World’s Tallest Artificial Multipitch Climb
How do 13 pitches of climbing up to 5.14d sound? Oh, and it’s the tallest artificial multipitch route in the world.
Watch: This 80-Year-Old Park Skier Is Still Ripping
The latest ski parody film, ‘Hotdoggin’ Hans,’ is worth a watch.
Camo on the Slopes: World-Class Skier David Wise Is Also a Pro Hunter
It’s not often an athlete hits the top level in two fields. But David Wise, a Gold Medal Olympic skier and First Lite Pro Team athlete, makes it work.
Tree Saddle or Treestand? ‘The Hunting Public’ Has Thoughts
Tree saddles are growing in popularity. But treestands have their place in the woods. Which is best for you?
Watch: Pro Skiers Surf the Season’s Last Pow on Epic Road Trip
Four skiers, one camera, and 1,600 miles of North American wilderness: Faction’s latest film is a must-watch.
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Action Filmmaking: Watch This Skier Make It Big
Freeride World Tour title? Check. Powder Video Award for Best Female Performance? Check. Learn what’s next for Elyse Saugstad in this Teton Gravity short film.
Watch: An Unconventional Bass Fishing Jig With Unlikely Beginnings
Two Chicago bass anglers innovated and created a jig that caught fire. Then, Catch Co. caught up with them and took it to the next level.
Fishing for Lines: Icelandic Snowboarder Pursues Passions by Sea and Summit
Rúnar Pétur lives two lives. In summer, he’s a fisherman working his way toward wealth. But in winter, the mountains call, and his focus is singular: pure joy.
Ride Home: Lael Wilcox Closes in on One of Her Most Hallowed Objectives
Adventure cyclist and ultradistance bikepacker Lael Wilcox is a fourth-generation Alaskan. In 2020, she took the pandemic as a call to explore her massive and wild home — of course, by bike.
Volcano Skiing: Outside TV Releases Full ‘Ring of Fire’ Series
In Ring of Fire, two best friends and ski mountaineers headed off for the adventure of a lifetime — they just didn’t know it yet. Watch the four part series now.
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Best Wave Ever? A Must-Watch Charge at Mavericks
Surfer Peter Mel took on pinnacle Mavericks for a ride that will become the measuring stick for all others.
‘Tools of the Trade’: Where Fly Fishing Meets Songwriting
Chuck Ragan has millions of listens on Spotify and harbors a plethora of knowledge to share on Northern California’s fishing waters. He makes it work both ways.
‘Send and Return’: BCA Doubles Down on Backcountry Avalanche Safety Videos
Backcountry Access wants you to keep two things in mind when you head out for a day of backcountry skiing: send it and return safely.
Cody Townsend Tries Bikepacking in Pandemic Pursuit of Ski Lines
What do you take when you combine a global pandemic, two pro skiers, two bikes, and a thirst for travel? This epic adventure.
‘The Big Chill’: Ultrarunning Across Chilliwack, British Columbia, in Under 2 Days
Over 100 miles, 33,000 feet of gain, six epic mountains — in “The Big Chill,” Chilliwack-based ultrarunner Gary Robbins runs what he calls a “backyard 100-miler.”
Bikes, Guitars, Carpentry, Motorcycles: Cyclist Colin Strickland Is a Jack of All Trades
There’s no doubt Colin Strickland is a great cyclist. But like most people, there’s more than meets the eye.
Christmas to New Year’s Bike Ride: Tackle the ‘Festive 500’ With Rapha
Seattle in December is wet, cold, and brutal. Yet 32 riders still signed up to ride a ‘festive’ 500 km. Learn all about Rapha’s unique holiday team ride tradition.
‘Boardslide Worldwide’ Snowboard Edit Offers Up Pow by the Mouthful
Quiksilver presents ‘Boardslide Worldwide,’ featuring Austen Sweetin.
Next-Gen Skiers: One Family’s Dedication to ‘Ski Local’
Pack, sleep, coffee, check route, ski, repeat. Here’s what it’s like to ski tour as a family. ORTOVOX ski athlete Adam Werth gives us a glimpse into local ski touring in the Tetons in this short film.
The Origins of Snowboarding: ‘Made in the Mitten’ Is a Must-Watch
Snow + surfing = snurfing. And it’s epic. Here’s the story behind of of our favorite snowsports.
‘Despair on the Colorado Trail’: A Bikepacker’s First FKT Attempt
Pro MTB racer Payson McElveen had never gone out for a bikepacking race before his recent decision to attempt an FKT.
‘Freeze’: Take a Break and Watch This Short, Sweet Ski Film
This film follows 29-year-old freeskier Tobi Tritscher as he cruises through the heart of the Austrian Alps.
Bikepack Beekeeping: The Craziest Quarantine Activity You’ve Never Heard Of
What’s crazier than bikepacking? Beekeeping, of course. And then, well, combining the two.
Watch Now: X Games Skiers Hit the Backcountry
Teton Gravity Research is back yet again with another pow-worthy in-house film. This time, it’s dedicated to the backcountry.
Female Freeski Collab: 10 Pro Rippers Dominate in ‘Skivas’
French freestyle skier Coline Ballet-Baz recruited nine other female skiers and snowboarders for her film. These ‘skivas’ (ski divas) are hardcore, passionate women with a craving for pow.
On-Sight Without Sight: Blind Climber Sends Extreme ‘Forked Lightning’ Crack
British paraclimber Jesse Dufton is blind. Somehow, that makes this stunning zig-zagging crack feature right up his alley.
Recon Mission: Pro Skiers Seek New Routes in Cascades
Everything else is canceled. Exploration isn’t. Two Eddie Bauer athletes prove that by venturing out to scout epic new lines in the North Cascades.
Backcountry Education, Safety Are More Important Than Ever: ‘Solving for Z’ Explains Why
Patagonia ambassador and guide Zahan ‘Z’ Billimoria talks ski guiding, risk, and safety in Patagonia’s film ‘Solving for Z.’
‘Dry Times’: Tracking the Human Toll of California’s Historic Drought
Fire, water, drought: For California, some of its wilderness still hasn’t recovered. The ‘Dry Times’ documentary, released today, tells this story.
