Ascent of Everest in Beyond the Edge: Hillary’s 12 Reveals for “Going the Extra Distance”

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on January 15, 2017

Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon Sunday, July 20, 1969, at 10:56 p.m., signifying one of humankind’s most significant breakthroughs and accomplishments. The date May 29, 1953, stands for another of humankind’s most significant breakthroughs and achievements, though not … Continue reading →

Music In The Great Outdoors: Snowshoeing With An I-Pod

Written by Nigel Boney
Published on March 23, 2015

Music can be a very effective means of bringing fond memories back to life. Include the great outdoors in the mix and it’s a guaranteed certainty those memories will become crystal clear. How often have you heard a song while … Continue reading →

Arrowhead 135 Endurance Award Ennobles Explorer Ernest Shackleton’s Expedition

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on July 1, 2014

Commemorating the “greatest feat of survival in the history of Polar Exploration,” (1) the Arrowhead 135 Ernest Shackleton Endurance Award honors a very special finisher: the competitor who endures the most time making way on the course.

One of the … Continue reading →

Snowy Dirty Dozen: The Top 12 Most Unique Snow Movies

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on January 14, 2013

Not all snow movies are the indomitably cheery “A Christmas Story” (1983), nor where lack of snow creates consternation like “White Christmas” (1954). Prepare for snow, and lots of it by viewing these movies.

This list won’t include popular holiday … Continue reading →