Issue 80 | Insane alpine soloing

Issue 80 | Nov 11, 2022

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The Alpinist

When Alex Honnold was asked who impresses him the most, his answer was Marc-André Leclerc.​Marc had always been an under the radar kinda guy. He would go out and do his crazy alpine soloing without a camera or a partner.

In this film, we can get a peek into his incredible life and climbs. Even if mountain sports aren’t your thing, I would still recommend watching it. As one commenter said, “This is definitely not just about a climber and climbing but a great deal more than that.”​It has been on Netflix for a little while, but now it’s streaming for free, no subscription needed, at DocumentaryMania. Watch it here.

Diving Palau’s Bumphead Parrotfish Aggregation

The ocean holds many mysteries that are slowly being revealed to us land dwellers. One of these magical discoveries is Palau’s bumphead parrotfish spawning aggregations.​Each month, just before the new moon, massive groups of parrotfish gather near the reef in the shallows. As the excitement builds up, their bumps, cheeks and tails turn white, and stripes appear across their bodies.

The fish then head to deeper water, with males head-butting each other, probably competing for mating privileges. Then, groups of frantic males chase the females up to the shallows, where they release white clouds of you know what in the water like fireworks. Crazy, right?

Go Cave Paddling in Croatia

In this video, a group of NRS team paddlers head to Croatia’s countryside to explore the spectacular river valleys. While these guys are pros, local guides offer whitewater kayaking trips for people with zero experience.

One of the unique attractions in the area is a maze of caves that time has sculpted into the mountainside. The guide show the crew a cave that is hidden behind a waterfall just off the river. The cave is filled with out of this world rock formations and plenty of siphons to swim through.

Croatia is a true paradise for adventure junkies. This is just one of the many unique experiences this country has to offer. Check out other active vacation ideas in Croatia here.

3 Day Solo Bikepacking Across the Oregon High Desert

In this video, Chad Lubinski takes us along for a 3 day backpacking adventure. It was his longest cycling trip to date and he decided to go it alone.​Chad’s goal was to see if his backpacking skills would translate into a successful bikepacking trip.​His route of choice to test his theory was the Central Oregon Backcountry Explorer, a 150 mile trail that traverses the Ochoco mountain range.​The twisty dirt and gravel roads took him through pine forests, volcanic landscapes and the Painted Hills. Check out this video to see how a backpacking noob handles the rain, snow and mud on two wheels. Maybe it will even inspire you to take on your own biking adventure!

The Best Settings for Landscape Photography

So, what are the best settings for landscape photography?

There’s no easy answer. Great . Shooting outside means there are a ton of changing variables. One moment it’s perfectly sunny and the next the clouds are rolling in.​Luckily, Mark Denney shares with us his five question workflow that simplifies the decision making process and gives you more confidence when it comes to selecting the best settings for your landscape photography.

Save Up To 30%: REI Gear Up Get Out Sale

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy that backpacking tent or ski jacket, here’s your chance. From now until November 21st, you can save big at REI during their annual Gear Up Get Out Sale.

Along with 30% off all REI Co-Op gear, clothing and accessories, there are plenty of other sweet deals.

Here are some of our favorite steals:

25% Off Selected Smartwool Clothing & Accessories

40% Off All REI Co-op Magma 850 Down Hoodies

25% Off All Rumpl Blankets and Pillows

25% Off Selected Fjallraven Clothing

20% Off All Smith Snow Helmets, Bike Helmets & Goggles

Go on, gear up and get out! Save up to 30% off @ REI now.

As always, there are exclusive discounts and perks that are only available to REI members. The $30 lifetime membership quickly pays for itself, so don’t kick yourself 5 years from now, wishing you would have signed up sooner .

7 Days Horse Trekking Alone in Mongolia

Mongolia. It’s a country of horses and horsemen, so I bet you can guess what the best (or at least most interesting) mode of transport is here.​In this video, Eva zu Beck sets of on her own with two horses and heads into the Mongolian wilderness for seven days.

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New York’s waters are being reborn.

Take a relaxing digital walk through Germany’s Black Forest.

Add a touch of some luxury to camping with this NEMO Fillo pillow.

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Wildlife Trivia

What do you call a group of…?

A. Jellyfish

B. Sharks

C. Otters

D. Crabs

E. Barracudas

F. Stingrays

G. Squid

Find the answer at the end of the email.

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ANSWER:

A. Jellyfish = smack

B. Sharks = shiver

C. Otters = romp

D. Crabs = consortium

E. Barracudas = battery

F. Stingrays = fever

G. Squid = audience

Thanks Oceana for the quiz idea!