John Kelly explores 'How did Everest get so congested' BBC News - Everest crowds: The world's highest traffic jam
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Sunday, 12 May 2013
Gear: Meet EARL your outdoor iKindleGPSpad
Meet Earl, a revolutionary tablet engineered for the most extreme of outdoor situations. Basically it's an iPad Kindle GPS and smartphone all in one.
A GPS, two-way radio, with orientation/ wind/ temperature/ barometer/ humidity/ and force sensors that help predict the weather, tell you how fast you are moving and in what direction. Earl has a built in FM/AM/SW/LW radio so you can listen to some tunes; it has a micro SD card and internet connection, so you can check out the latest on DaddygoneClimbing whilst listening to the latest tunes. It is waterproof, shock proof, and will basically take anything you throw at it. Oh, and it has it's own built in solar charger...
Fusing Android 4.1 together with an energy efficient E-Ink screen, a micro SD for easy loading, the latest in GPS, weather sensor, and radio communication technology Style really does meet efficiency with Earl's intuitive design. If only this device had satellite receiver it would be simply the only device one would need to carry! Despite that I for one have per ordered this crowd funded device... so "Hi Earl, pleased to meet you".
Cost - $249 ($300 for upgraded version) for details check out http://www.meetearl.com/
Thursday, 9 May 2013
The world is filled with noise. Make room for silence
Arc’teryx runner Adam Campbell stars in a story with no words. Shot on the streets of Vancouver and the high country around Whistler, Silence is the story of every runner, climber and skier who chases passion rather than the modern world’s trappings. (Headphones recommended).
Directed by Austin Siadak
Friday, 3 May 2013
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Up close and personal with Ama Dablam
Paul Davis's footage, taken from a helicopter circling the summit, provides an excellent perspective of the mountains standing and exposure.
Exposed on Ama Dablam
Ten years ago, Lee Z Berg and photographer Christian Als stood at the foot of the majestic mountain Ama Dablam (6856m) in the Everest Region of Nepal. A mountain that is often described as one of the most spectacular mountains in the world. Not for its height, but for its beauty, aesthetics and its exposure. A dream was born, and now they are back with the goal of standing on the summit.
This is one of the best short films about climbing Ama Dablam. Wonderful cinematography by Christian, all shot on a Canon 5D.
More Details christianals.com
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