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Is It Time To Start Mountaineering Again? Climbing the Seven Summits in 2021
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ROAM Academy was designed to help you learn from some of the best adventurers and storytellers in the outdoor industry and Lynsey Dyer’s Mind and Body Preparation course is no exception. Like most mountain athletes, skiers are prone to injury. Join pro skier Lyndsey Dyer for her class, Mind Body Prep, for some simple at- home exercises to prepare both your mind and body for go time.
SmugMug is my do-it-all photo place. It keeps every pixel safe so I can share them securely with whoever I want. I made a photo website for all my hiking photos so my friends and family can see them. I might even use SmugMug’s sales platform to make money selling prints and downloads.
It’s been nearly a year since the pandemic changed the world, and ended high climbs for nearly every avid mountaineer. But now climber attitudes are peaking and high climb opportunities are encouraging with most of the tallest mountains on each of the continents – the Seven Summits – open or expected to be open in 2021.
To maintain social distancing on the slopes, ski resorts are limiting the number of skiers on the mountain. When ski mountains fill up, enterprising skiers will find other ways to get outside and enjoy the season. Those options might include heli-skiing or heli-boarding, backcountry skiing, splitboarding or snowshoeing.
Historically, Field Rescue had mileage restrictions — travelers were required to be away from home, sometimes 150 miles or more at some travel protection companies, to be eligible for services. But the pandemic encouraged solo, outdoor activity close to home. To ensure members stayed safe, Global Rescue added Local Field Rescue to its travel protection services memberships and lifted its 100-mile requirement.
Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world’s leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services to our travelers worldwide. Without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than $100,000. That’s why over 1 million members trust Global Rescue to get them home when the worst happens. Don’t travel without Global Rescue.
In a season as extreme as winter, where weather forecasts are often wrong and ground conditions change by the hour, how do you even plan a backcountry ski adventure? Colorado based Backcountry Ski Guide, Timo Holmquist, provides a guide every backcountry skier needs when planning an adventure.
Lensrentals is the largest online rental provider for photography, videography, and lighting equipment and accessories in the United States. This article reviews the Pros and Cons of renting camera and video gear from LensRentals. I’ll also describe the benefits of renting with them, including fast shipping, peace of mind through insurance, LensRentals promo codes, and more.
However, when the time comes for having fun with your family, will they be prepared? Well, don’t worry. Getting the best overland training is easy…visit E3 Overland Association. The E3 Overland Association has some of the top overland experts you’ll find, and they are there to answer all your questions.
While there are plenty of online photography courses, being a good shooter and being able to produce a photoshoot on El Capitan assignment are totally different skills. Gear selection and packing techniques are an essential part of getting top results on assignment. In this class, Jimmy Chin invites you into his world, into his gear room and office, to see what he bring and how he prepares for a one-day climbing photoshoot on El Capitan with Alex Honnold. Jimmy covers Gear Essentials and Packing Techniques.
Professional Mountain Bike Racer and award-winning photographer and filmmaker Joey Schusler is about to take you on a ride… to learn the fundamentals that are essential to getting the most out of mountain biking. Whether you are a beginner with a new bike and lots of questions or an experienced rider looking to level up your skills – this is an excellent class for all.
ROAM Media, the Colorado-based start-up committed to quality storytelling and outdoor education, founded by the world’s best adventure athletes, photographers, and filmmakers, recently unveiled ROAM Academy, a collection of exclusive online training, from the world’s best instructors and a curriculum focused on climbing, biking, camping, surfing, skiing, photography, and more.
This adventure storytelling course by Cory Richards helps viewers break down the elements of a story, create with purpose, discover what gear they need, uncover how to ask the right questions, and most importantly, see how these skills have been implemented by one of the best photographers of our time.
Now more than ever people are turning to the outdoors for adventure, escape, and fresh air. And while the outdoors are a perfect outlet during these times, it’s important that we keep ourselves and others as safe. Below are a few tips for exploring the outdoors during COVID-19.
Packing the “Ten Essentials” whenever you step into the backcountry, even on day hikes, is a good habit. When something goes awry, you’ll truly appreciate the value of carrying these items that could be essential to your survival.
Overlanding is becoming really popular these days with adventure enthusiasts. Overlanding combines off-roading and backcountry camping. An overlander might head out into the backcountry for a long weekend or long distances, extending beyond international borders.
Growing older means our bodies change, but we can stay strong, flexible, and active. Check out these tips for staying in optimal shape for outdoor adventures.