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Nude climber craze tipped to take over Britain
Battling gravity on a number of levels, these naked climbers are demonstrating a new American craze tipped to take Britain by storm. Nude climbing has become popular among beginners and experienced adventurers alike.
Its followers say it is the closest they can get to nature, while requiring none of the harnesses and ropes of the normal sport.
One enthusiast has even taken to photographing participants, compiling the results into a calendar called Stone Nudes 2009 which, he says, is intended to "inspire and celebrate" the human form.
I'd hate to get rope-burn doing this. Battling gravity on a number of levels, these naked climbers are demonstrating a new American craze tipped to take Britain by storm. N... more -
Climbing the Crack // Comment Picked for TV
Thanks to flula for his response to the pod "Climbing the Crack." After you hear what flula had to say, you can watch the pod here and upload your own comments:
http://current.com/items/76401762_climbing_the_crack
Thanks to flula for his response to the pod "Climbing the Crack." After you hear what flula had to say, you can watch the pod here an... more -
World Record Up The Nose Of El Capitan
Yosemite National Park -- A Lafayette rock climber and his Japanese partner toe hooked, finger jammed and shimmied 3,000 feet straight up the nose of El Capitan Wednesday, taking from Germany the record for fastest time on the iconic route.
It means the American-Japanese climbing duo is once again in possession of a record that has become so difficult to break that some climbers think even trying for it is a reckless quest bound to eventually lead to tragedy. Yosemite National Park -- A Lafayette rock climber and his Japanese partner toe hooked, finger jammed and shimmied 3,000 feet straight... more -
Joe Gets Rugged
In this episode Joe gets a taste of true adventure at True Adventure Sports in Alabama. Does Joe "get rugged" by rappelling, climbing, and canoeing? You decide. In this episode Joe gets a taste of true adventure at True Adventure Sports in Alabama. Does Joe "get rugged" by rappelling, climbing... more
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Climbing One Handed
Kev Shields was born with most of his left hand missing but despite this disability he now finds escapism and satisfaction in hard bold rock climbing. Kev Shields was born with most of his left hand missing but despite this disability he now finds escapism and satisfaction in hard bol... more
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Inverted Staircase
This is a short documentary. Set on a rock face in staffordshire Zeff talks about why he loves the challenge of climbing. this film in gripping and easy to relate to... even for the non climbers out there. This is a short documentary. Set on a rock face in staffordshire Zeff talks about why he loves the challenge of climbing. this film in... more
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Rock On
Meet George, a talented rock climber from Santa Barbara, CA. George takes us through the ups and downs of climbing, where to go, and how he fell in love! Meet George, a talented rock climber from Santa Barbara, CA. George takes us through the ups and downs of climbing, where to go, and h... more
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Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
Every year dozens of mountain and adventure film festivals take place all over the planet. The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, now in its third year, aims to bring together the best of the films shown at the best of the festivals, new films that have not yet been screened, and old favourites. Some of the films featured are available on DVD; the biggest reason for watching them at ShAFF is for a big screen, big sound, big audience feel.
We will be featuring manageable 90-minute compilations of films featuring stunning photography in beautiful locations. Whether you are an adrenaline junky or a culture vulture, a hyperactive kid or an armchair legend there will be films that you will enjoy. We guarantee it! The films will be presented and judged by Ian Parnell, Niall Grimes and Gordon Stainforth. Talking of celebrities, Joe Simpson has kindly agreed to be patron of the event and will be there on the Saturday night giving an exclusive interview with Gordon Stainforth.
In addition to the films there will be live music in the Showroom bar, photo exhibits, a massive bargain area run by Decathlon, a come-and-try-it climbing wall and the return of last year?s city-centre orienteering event. The Climbing Works, the world?s biggest bouldering wall just down the road in Woodseats, will be holding their International Masters Bouldering Competition and also a huge party free to ShAFF ticket holders. Every year dozens of mountain and adventure film festivals take place all over the planet. The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, now ... more -
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival
Every year dozens of mountain and adventure film festivals take place all over the planet. The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, now in its third year, aims to bring together the best of the films shown at the best of the festivals, new films that have not yet been screened, and old favourites. Some of the films featured are available on DVD; the biggest reason for watching them at ShAFF is for a big screen, big sound, big audience feel.
We will be featuring manageable 90-minute compilations of films featuring stunning photography in beautiful locations. Whether you are an adrenaline junky or a culture vulture, a hyperactive kid or an armchair legend there will be films that you will enjoy. We guarantee it! The films will be presented and judged by Ian Parnell, Niall Grimes and Gordon Stainforth. Talking of celebrities, Joe Simpson has kindly agreed to be patron of the event and will be there on the Saturday night giving an exclusive interview with Gordon Stainforth.
In addition to the films there will be live music in the Showroom bar, photo exhibits, a massive bargain area run by Decathlon, a come-and-try-it climbing wall and the return of last year?s city-centre orienteering event. The Climbing Works, the world?s biggest bouldering wall just down the road in Woodseats, will be holding their International Masters Bouldering Competition and also a huge party free to ShAFF ticket holders. Every year dozens of mountain and adventure film festivals take place all over the planet. The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, now ... more -
Climbing the Crack
Experienced rock climbers Didier Berthod and Sonnie Trotter meet their match when they come across the Cobra Crack. The Cobra Crack is the challenge of a lifetime for these two friends who are both interested in being the first to ascend the rock. We follow Didier and Sonnie as they endeavor to climb the holy grail of their craft. Is it possible or are these climbers just in over their heads? Experienced rock climbers Didier Berthod and Sonnie Trotter meet their match when they come across the Cobra Crack. The Cobra Crack is... more
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Climbing Los Angeles
How do some rock climbers get their fix when theyre in the cityfar away from the great outdoors? They start climbing the next best thingbuildings. How do some rock climbers get their fix when theyre in the cityfar away from the great outdoors? They start climbing the next best t... more
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High Exposure
She's a rock climber, he's a base jumper--adrenaline junkies Steph and Dean are partners on and off the cliffs of Moab, Utah.
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