Catherine Destivelle climbing solo in Mali is a sight to behold. 1980’s classic film charts her progress up this intimidating face.
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Today’s highlights include 40 minutes of high definition video footage of Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic kayaking in India and an article by Roz Savage highlighting characteristics of successful ocean rowers.
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Aged just 23 she rowed solo across the Indian Ocean. An epic 3500 mile crossing that took 124 days.
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This rock climbing video gives a very practical, real life demonstration of overcoming fear and anxiety about taking a fall.
Posted in Climbing, LAND Human Powered | Tagged bouldering, climbing, danger, film, podcast, psychology, rock climbing, video
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.
Posted in Climbing, LAND Human Powered, mountaineering | Tagged climbing, extreme, film, mountaineering, podcast, rock climbing, video
An amazing kayaking trip which has a great balance between extreme conditions, beautiful surroundings and interesting local people.
Posted in Kayak, WATER | Tagged adventurer, explorer, extreme, film, polar, video
The documentary (Running to the Limits) examines the progress of 3 very different aspiring international marathon runners.
Posted in LAND Human Powered, Running | Tagged champion, distance, endurance, film, inspirational, marathon, podcast, Running, video
Ask any ultra distance competitor when the most difficult time to race is and most will tell you it is through the night. Gillian Jornet endured such a night on Europe’s toughest mountain trail.
Posted in LAND Human Powered, Running, Walking | Tagged adventurer, endurance, extreme, film, marathon, podcast, record breaker, Running, video
Admitting defeat and knowing when to say enough is enough is a vital life saving skill for any adventurer who is pushing the boundaries of what the human body is capable.
Posted in Kayak, LAND Human Powered, Rafting, Walking, WATER | Tagged adventurer, endurance, explorer, extreme, film, inspirational, podcast, psychology, record breaker, video
What drives us to push our bodies far beyond our preconditioned limits. Armstrong said “All endurance athletes are running away from something”.
Posted in bike, LAND Human Powered, Running | Tagged bike, cycling, distance, endurance, extreme, film, marathon, psychology, road racing, video