[ August 7, 2010; ] The twelve hour MVP Health Care Bitter Pill Adventure Race hits Craftsbury, VT on Saturday, August 7th, 2010. Teams of either two or three racers will be vying for bragging rights in a race that includes mountain biking, trekking, swimming, and canoeing. Navigation with topographical map and compass is a crucial part of the entire [...]

[ June 19, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and Backpacker Magazine for Adventures NYC, and discover adventure right here in your own backyard! Get ready to hike, bike, climb and paddle your way across the five boroughs as we celebrate NYC Parks and the great outdoors.

On Saturday, June 19, come to Central Park and enjoy [...]

[ June 26, 2010; June 27, 2010; ] The 18th annual Women’s Rock Weekend, presented by Outdoor Research, is approaching! Hosted by International Mountain Climbing School and International Mountain Equipment, this is the premier summer climbing event in North Conway. Join in June 26th and 27th for two days of women’s climbing clinics taught by professional women guides, plus an après-climb [...]

Last week, Outdoor Research shot product videos for the Fall 2010 with help from Mike Hattrup, Martin Volken, and Charity Fox. Check out this behind-the-scenes time lapse of setup and tear-down for shoot.

Chad Kellogg’s training for Everest has been an incredible journey in and of itself. Here’s Chad’s second interview in The Everest Quest series with Fitz Cahall with insight into his training regime.

[ May 14, 2010; May 15, 2010; May 16, 2010; ] Lucky #7! The New River Rendezvous is back for its annual fundraising gig benefiting the New River Alliance of Climbers. Its fun, its friendly, its a 3-day celebration of climbers, climbing and the New River Gorge. Gather with friends, relax, compete, play, and climb in laid-back Southern West Virginia.

This weekend of climbing fun includes climbing [...]

[ May 14, 2010; May 15, 2010; May 16, 2010; ] Celebrate the Appalachian Trail at the 24th annual Trail Days in Damascus, VA, May 14-16th.

The weekend will be filled with film screenings, presentations, clinics, a half marathon and a rodeo! Special meals, gear repairs, and free showers will be available for this seasons hikers. There will also be a celebration of the new Appalachian [...]

[ April 14, 2010; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Matt McCormick will be presenting a multi-media look at the next generation of New England climbers pushing the limits year round on ice, rock, and mixed terrain. Don’t miss this inspiring slide show at Plymouth State University! The evening will also feature a raffle for great climbing prizes.

Plymouth State University Campus
Boyd Hall, 122
Plymouth, NH
Wednesday, [...]

[ April 15, 2010; April 16, 2010; April 17, 2010; April 18, 2010; ] The 20th Annual East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival celebrates all things paddling, at James Island County Park, Charleston, SC the weekend of April 15-18.

The weekend will be filled with many events and opportunities! Participate in on-water training, clinics on technique, demos, and presentations. Be sure to catch an inspiring and entertaining special presentation Thursday [...]

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.