Looking for an adventure? Like a little risk with bags of reward? Then a Vietnam overland motorcycle adventure may be just the ticket. This stunning country is exciting to explore independently, and offers its visitors everything from culture to adventure…
A penknife or multitool will top most traveller’s packing list. Considering the range of blades, saws, openers, punches and drives available from the best pocket knife and tool brands, you can see why. The big question is, should you go for…
Kitesurfing conservationist, wakeboarder, SUPer, freelance producer and TV presenter, Anna Campbell mixes her love of sports with a deep passion for the natural world. Read her story in this exclusive interview with Anna Campbell. Interview with Anna Campbell Packed with advice…
Snow sport clothing is ever evolving, and one new product you may spot on the slopes are heated gloves for skiing and snowboarding. If there’s one part of your body that feels the cold it’s your fingers, so launch of Ember heated gloves…
Looking for a pair of versatile approach shoes? Or trying to find all-round tough adventure travel footwear? Read this review of Haglofs Vertigo II as they may be what you are looking for. The Haglofs Vertigo II are top of the range ‘approach shoes’…
Lex Balladon is a pro wakeboarder who also loves surfing, snowboarding and longboarding. Somehow she still finds time to be a mother and try to get more women into adventure sports. So we’re stoked to share this Lex Balladon interview. Pro wakeboarder…
Gran Canaria has some stunning beaches that tick all the boxes for relaxation and family fun. It also has some prime spots for surfing, kiting, windsurfing, swimming and other adventure sports. But what are the best beaches in Gran Canaria for…
There are now a number of GoPro alternatives on the market, but this 4K action camera with easy editing from TomTom changed things when launched last year thanks to its built-in media server. In our review of TomTom Bandit we…
With everyone making the most of their winter holidays, we’re having a look at training for ski fitness with expert tips from Olympic physio Carl Petersen. Carl is a Partner and Director of High Performance Training at City Sports & Physiotherapy Clinic…
Banff is a Canadian home to all manner of adventurous activities and the largest arts and activities incubator on the planet: The Banff Centre. And it’s from here the Banff Mountain Film Festival originates. The festival is touring the world,…
Red Nose day saw a team of 9 celebrities lead up Kilimanjaro by a 60 year old expedition leader from Devon. It took careful planning & organisation for an overall group of 180 people, which includes the numerous support-staff to…
In the adventure sports there’s often a search for new outdoor gear that’s lighter and more ‘technical’. Living outdoors for extended times means your gear needs to to take the knocks but can’t be made so strong it’s heavy. New…
There’s a Canadian company that has been promising a product that takes wearable technology to the next level making it a reality for the adventure sports community. And they’ve just released it and it’s a game changer! This Recon Jet…
Artificial waves are hard to create. But get one right and you’ll have surfers queuing up, and open the sport to people who’ve never dipped a toe in the ocean. Well, it looks as if this is the plan for…
The Best Job in the World competition tempts in the most adventurous types to compete for a dream job, and the whole sideshow acts as a massive advert for Australia. Hats off to the Aussie tourist board; it’s a winner!…
For a chic holiday at sea, there is nothing quite like sailing a yacht charter through the British Virgin Islands, or BVI as they are often referred to. While you’ll be able to navigate the seas in total luxury, make…
Supporting the Crank Cycles/Kona Grassroots team exploco blogger Sam Bowell gets himself up to the second round of the British Downhill Series – the epic Fort William MTB Race. Upfront is Thomas, a young talent taking the knocks and getting…
Ever take sparkling mineral water with you when walking or trekking? I do all the time. Mix it with apple juice, add a dash of salt and you’ve the cheapest energy drink ever! With this in mind I was keen…
Not all HD video cameras are the same. In the group dedicated to adventure sports, there’s a model that’s giving us something really new. The camera is the Drift HD Ghost remote control action camera and it’s getting picked up…
Technology jumps. Most of the time it’s not worth making the leap, instead saving your effort, and money, for the real game-changing moves. The Hero3 promises enough to tempt an upgrade, and as shown in this GoPro Hero3 Review, it’s black…
Each hostel will have people staying who have travelled all over the world. It’s part of the hostel experience to mix and share stories, reveal travels far and wide, and soak up the experience of others. And one common theme…
Anybody who keeps up with current MTB press will have almost certainly read at least one “Next BIG Thing” article over the last few months (I’ve even written one!). Of the different types and styles of MTB we all know…
Cape Town and a destination in Chile have been added to the list of spots on the 2013 Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) World Tour, great news for local windsurfers and followers of the big name pro’s. Starting with a freestyle event…
Thanks to the internet the latest generation of indoor skydiving competitions can be help globally. What? How on earth can you have it so that teams compete from around the world? Well, it’s easy. The format of the competition is…
Now that Christmas is over and 2013 is underway, it’s the perfect time to start planning all of the adrenaline packed adventure sports you’ll be undertaking in the New Year. First on your list should be the Outdoors Show 2013. Whether…
As winter sets in, and memories of carefree summer riding become increasingly distant, our thoughts are drawn toward the best new mountain bikes of 2013 and dreams of an upgrade. And boy have we got some hotties to show you.…
Sinking happy hour pints, refuelling on alpine fodder, soaking muscles in a spa, or watching the sun set on the slopes…. apres is different for everyone. But however you spend your time of the slopes we all like the best ski movies,…
Choosing a rucksack is not as easy as you’d think. With the help of international explorer Mikael Strandberg we conducted this Berghaus Bioflex 45 review and found that it’s a specialist sack, but not for everyone. Fantastically light and featuring an…
Imagine surfing is an Olympic sport. It probably won’t ever be, but just consider it for moment: think of the possible venues; think of the opening ceremony; think of the nations and the teams. But ultimately Olympic surfing is more…
The second of four KSP world tour stops is about to drop from September 7-16, 2012. The KSP is the kitesurfing pro world tour that is dedicated to pitting the world’s premiere kitesurfers in the world’s premiere windy waves. Mauritius…
