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Into the Untracked

By Steve Casimiro

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“This Is Your Decision Point” says the sign dividing the ski area from the unpatrolled powder fields on the other side of the boundary. Know what you’re getting into, it says, and don’t venture out unless you’re willing to accept the risk. If you aren’t, turn back now.

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By Aliza Lapierre

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High in Colorado’s mountains, Aliza and Chad discover the beauty and brutality of the Rockies. Awesome views and single track and stomach churning elevation were only part of the fun.

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Return to Paradise

By Harry House

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In 2009, Harry, Megi, and Tom set out to run the Aniakchak River. But adventure turned epic and ended when their camp was destroyed by 80mph winds. They returned this year to try again. Would Alaska’s rugged wilderness allow passage?

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Running the Rockies

By Aliza Lapierre

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Aliza Lapierre, an ultra runner from Williston, VT, has been racing competitively since 2004 and has a record for sweeping up the competition. Her next up challenge: tackling the epic TransRockies race with running partner Chad Denning.

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The Bear Experience

By Bryan Smith

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As our days in Kamchatka come to and end, the last two weeks have been filled with extraordinary wildlife experiences.  From the salmon to the bears, Kamchatka has shared with us moments that we will hold onto for a lifetime.  The team has just returned from Kuril Lake, where Bryan worked on loads of underwater [...]

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K7: Expedition Pakistan 2010

By Matt McCormick

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Expeditions take much research, planning, training, packing. When the day comes it can be hard to believe its actually happening. Finally, our time to climb the Southwest pillar of K7 is finally here.

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Connecting the Gems; From the Trail

By Gregg Treinish

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Gregg Treinish and Deia Schlosberg have embarked on an expedition to understand wildlife connectivity and the relationships between people and nature in the Northern Rockies of the United States.

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The Ruth Expedition: Field Updates

By The Ruth Expedition

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Washington Natives Mark Allen and Graham Zimmerman embarked on a four-week expedition to the Central Alaska Range, establishing a new routes on Mt. Bradley. Here are their field reports and videos.

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Suffer Machine

By VertiCulture

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In this film trailer, catch a glimpse behind the expedition as Chad Kellogg sets off to the Himalaya with the goal to establish a new speed record on 29,029-foot Mt. Everest – without the aid of oxygen or Sherpas – from basecamp to summit and back to basecamp.

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The Making of an AMGA Guide

By Martin Volken

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This glimpse into the rigors guides go through to become certified by the AMGA makes it incredibly apparent how skilled and talented they are. Martin Volken – IFMGA guide, instructor/examiner for the AMGA ski mountaineering program, and owner of ProGuiding Service based in North Bend, WA – shot this video during a recent AMGA Alpine Exam in the North Cascades.

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