The guys at Outdoorinformer.com and Campinggeartv.com have been working feverishly to put together the ultimate gear giveaway. With over $7500 in gear up for grabs, the Gargantuan Gear Giveaway aims to be one of the biggest explosions of gear this year. Starting August 1st, 15 winners will receive swag from some of the biggest names
This is a photo I took a few weeks ago at Paradise In Northeast PA. I shot it using a canon 60d. I rigged a single fixed line to get the desired angle. David was climbing an unnamed 5.9 face climb.
For a long time, I have been passionate about travel and adventure, but was always limited by the constraints of a normal day job. Considering things like climbing Denali, or setting out on a month long cross country epic were very appealing yet just out of reach. This will all be changing at the end
Patrick is joined by mountaineer and US Highpointer Bill Urbanski. Bill will be hosting the 2011 Highpointers Convention in Bellfontaine, Ohio July 14th through the 16th. Bill and I also discuss my road trip in August that involves the Outdoor Retailer trade show, climbing Mount Rainier, and much more.
Patrick takes a look at the Mountain Hardwear Paladin backpack. This small yet roomy and organized backpack is great for bike commuters, travelers, day trippers and more. Some stats on the Paladin: 840D HT Ballistic Nylon body panels HardWear™ Tarp XL accent panels Dimensions: 22 in X 13 in X 10 in / 56 cm X
If light weight is your goal, then the Togir Light by Mammut is just for you. Weighing only 12.3 the Togir Light is one of the lightest harnesses around. In this weeks video, Patrick takes a look at this harness.
If you're an outdoorsman, and like myself have a thing for analytics, then having a reliable watch is important. From keeping time, to tracking elevation and barometric pressure, the wrist watches of today are more computer than time piece. Probably one of the better known items in this category, the Suunto Core offers all of these features and more.
This time, on just another outdoors show, Gina and Stehphen tell us about their 5 month climbing epic they like to call 'The Most Epic Trip'. Jason tells us all about the latest and greatest on his site, outdoorinformer.com, including a Justin Bieber sighting. All this and more, don't miss it!
While in a rainy Yosemite Valley last week, I was afforded a long enough weather window to capture this time lapse of clouds rolling across the summit of Half Dome.
http://youtu.be/fE41s8T75Kc Behold, the amazing, do it all, bombproof jacket: The Arc'teryx Theta AR. This is one of the finest pieces of clothing I have ever bought, and yes, it was worth every penny. Check out today's video post for an in depth look at this awesome jacket, constructed of Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric. I use