Normal Sports in Really Odd Places


Normal Sports in Really Odd Places

An ode to the visionaries who brought great sports to where they didn’t really belong. Sports should never be hindered by geographical location but some places are more naturally suited to certain sports than others.

Walking in crampons - basic mountaineering technique video guide

Walking in crampons – basic mountaineering technique video guide

Walking in crampons is another basic mountaineering technique that you have to master before spending anytime in the mountains. This video features covers various walking techniques and gives solid safety advice relating to training.

Classic comedy sketch from Shaun  Micallef  Program where he interviews a "blind man" who has climbed Everest

Classic comedy sketch from Shaun Micallef Program where he interviews a “blind man” who has climbed Everest

Classic comedy sketch from Shaun Micallef Program where he interviews a “blind man” who has climbed mount Everest. Really, really funny!

Intriguing video portrait of Doug Scott, the first Britton to summit Everest in 1975

Intriguing video portrait of Doug Scott, the first Britton to summit Everest in 1975

This interview with Doug Scott is filmed in the UK and in Himalayas on Chamlang and Makalu. It is made by documentary film by Jean Afanassieff and is an honest portrait of an extraordinary man. He talks about his thoughts and feelings in the mountains and his motivations for pushing higher and higher.

This ice-axe arrest technique might save your life. Part of lipoic acid video series

This ice-axe arrest technique might save your life. Part of lipoic acid video series

Part of the lipoic acid video series. Mastering basic mountaineering skills is a must if you are to stay alive very long in the mountains. This is an excellent video gives a guide to ice-axe arresting. It is comprehensive and covers many basic technique and then moves on to various fall/slip positions.

tribut to slovenian mountaineer Tomaz Humar. Part of carnitine l video series

tribut to slovenian mountaineer Tomaz Humar. Part of carnitine l video series

Part of the carnitine l video series. Another moving tribute video to Tomaz Humar, the Slovenian mountaineer who tragically died whilst solo climbing via the South Face of Langtang Lirung.

Great trailor for 1960's mountaineering roadtrip! Part of now l glutamine video series

Great trailor for 1960’s mountaineering roadtrip! Part of now l glutamine video series

Part of the now l glutamine video series. Amazing trailer for 1968 film Mountain of Storms. The styling of this video is great. Its from 1968 for Gods sake! Awesome.

Moving tribute to Tomaz Humar, Slovenian mountaineer killed recently. Part of six star creatine video series

Moving tribute to Tomaz Humar, Slovenian mountaineer killed recently. Part of six star creatine video series

Part of the six star creatine video series. Moving tribute to Tomaz Humar (February 18, 1969 c. November 10, 2009), nicknamed Gozdni Joza (akin to Hillbilly), was a Slovenian mountaineer. On November 9, 2009, Humar, who was on a solo climb via the South Face of Langtang Lirung, had an accident during the descent.

The Adventure of a Lifetime - Cycling, Walking and Mountaineering

The Adventure of a Lifetime – Cycling, Walking and Mountaineering

Lee Hughes who is preparing for a worldwide expedition that includes cycling, walking and mountaineering a real “Adventure of a Lifetime”

Famous Explorer, Mike Horn, has a history of World Record Expeditions

Famous Explorer, Mike Horn, has a history of World Record Expeditions

Reading his book Conquering the Impossible I was struck by two important lessons that we can apply to life in general or our own expedition preparations.

10 Ultra Marathon endurance events I want to complete before I die

10 Ultra Marathon endurance events I want to complete before I die

Can you help me complete my list of 10 endurance events before I die. From cycling to running and kayaking to mountaineering !

Experience is an expensive teacher but every step is an opportunity

Experience is an expensive teacher but every step is an opportunity

This guest post by Chris Walker previews his inspirational new book “The Path Walker” about his journeys with the monks, nuns and sherpa’s of Nepal.

Expeditions are fun! It's not all death, hardship and extreme conditions

Expeditions are fun! It’s not all death, hardship and extreme conditions

The other side of expedition life is the fun, camaraderie, excitement and sheer joy of being in the mountains, on a “project” with your mates.

One of world's top explorers Eric Larsen - Save the Poles Expedition

One of world’s top explorers Eric Larsen – Save the Poles Expedition

In November 2009 Eric will begin this extreme expedition to reach the South Pole, the North Pole and Everest in a continuous 365 day period.

Living with multiple sclerosis a mountaineer climbs 7 summits - Video

Living with multiple sclerosis a mountaineer climbs 7 summits – Video

Lori Schneider the inspirational mountaineer was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis but didnt let it stop her dream to climb the 7 summits.

Extreme Ski Mountaineering on K2 by Inspirational Climber

Extreme Ski Mountaineering on K2 by Inspirational Climber

Ski mountaineering is a relativly new take on climbing mountains. Not only must climbers have the necessary mountaineering skills they must also be incredible extreme skiers.

Film: Climbing Psychology - Overcoming Fear

Film: Climbing Psychology – Overcoming Fear

All extreme sportsman feel fear. The psychology of managing this fear to allow us to fulfill our potential is complex and hard won often through difficult personal experience.

Mountaineering-Are the risks worth taking?

Mountaineering-Are the risks worth taking?

This short film uses the words of the BBC war correspondent to discuss the effects of risk and danger in mountaineering.

Blind Man Makes Mountaineering History on Seven Summits Challenge

Blind Man Makes Mountaineering History on Seven Summits Challenge

Erik Weihenmayer is first blind man in history to climb the Seven Summits – the highest peak on every continent including world’s highest peak – Mount Everest.

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