Here's a fun little paddling video that features kayakers Sam Sutton and Sven Lämmler taking on the wild whitewater found on the narrow confines of the Verzasca River in Switzerland. It gives us a great view of this roller coaster ride through the Swiss [...]
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Video: Kayaking the Verzasca in Switzerland
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, October 21, 2014
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Introducing the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa Trail Run
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Late last week, the National Geographic Adventure blog shared the details on a new ultra-marathon event that will launch next year called the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa. The trail run, which is the brainchild of ultrarunning [...]
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Video: Mammut Lights Up the Matterhorn to Celebrate 150 Years of Climbing
Posted by Unknown on Monday, September 22, 2014
2015 will mark the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn, a mountain that is iconic both in physical profile, and stature in the mountaineering world. To celebrate this event, gear manufacturer Mammut created special tribute to the [...]
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Video: BASE Jumper Completes 49 Jumps in 19 Days
Posted by Unknown on Friday, September 19, 2014
BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot Ian McIntosh traveled to France and Switzerland recently, where he was able to complete an astounding 49 jumps in just 19 days. The video below captures some of the action, as well as some of the other hijinks that occurred [...]
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Video: Make It Count - A Timelapse of Switzerland
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, September 4, 2014
The name of this absolutely stunning video is "Make It Count," which is a sentiment many of have learned to live by. It is filled with spectacular timelapse footage from Switzerland, capturing the breathtaking landscapes there perfectly. It is three-minutes [...]
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Video: Climbing Monte Rosa in Switzerland
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, August 26, 2014
At 4634 meters (15,203 ft) in height, Monte Rosa is the tallest mountain in Switzerland, and the second tallest in the Alps. It is a popular climbing peak for mountaineers, who routinely use it as a place to hone their skills for other climbs. The video [...]
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Video: Solo Riders Take on the TORTOUR Challenge
Posted by Unknown on Monday, August 18, 2014
Last week I told you about a grueling cycling event that was just about to get underway in Switzerland. It was called the TORTOUR, and it challenged riders – both solo and team – to take on a 1000 km (620 mile) course, that featured 14,500 meters (47,572 [...]
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