Jason Tattersall and Shroder Baker talk about waking up to ski Teton Pass in Jackson Hole.

Photo: uncrate.comDuring a recent testing session of the Rally Fighter, in preparation for next week's 2010 Baja 1000, the team at Local Motors and Fox Racing Shocks decided to film and release some video and photos of their most-excellent vehicle. Looking and riding like something out of Mad Max, the Rally Fighter is a custom-designed off-road sports car that's ready to rally the you-know-what out of Baja Mexico. It's wrapped in vinyl to reduce weight and cost, which currently exists around $60…read more

Photo: GoProCamera.comShooting point-of-view footage has never been easier, and you'll end up using your wearable HD camera well beyond the slopes and the beach. This past summer, aside from using it when kayaking, mountain biking, SUP, surfing, climbing and rally races, our GoPro Hero HD was also put to the test on roller coasters and swimming dogs to name a few random uses. Can't wait to use it this winter. Available in three different set-up options, including helmet, motorsport, and surf, yo…read more

After a well-documented power struggle with Mavericks Surf Ventures, the organization who has ran the renown big wave Maverick's Surf Contest since 2004, Half Moon Bay Surf Group recently announced that they have gained control over the event.   The new event owners consist of a group of Maverick's competitors, community members, long-time event coordinators and sponsors. Their first amendment to the existing event: changing the name.   The first annual "The Jay at Maverick's Big Wave Invitat…read more

Pangaea Expedition, led by renown explorer Mike Horn, is a four-year round-the-world adventure that has served as a powerful platform from which young adults can experience and explore the natural world, learn about its challenges, find possible solutions, and above all, act swiftly to help change things for the better.   Horn chose the name Pangaea for his this project as it represents 'the untouched world as it once was.' Pangaea is defined as a "hypothetical super-continent that included al…read more

The North Face Masters began four years ago as a venue for amateur and professional big mountain snowboarders to compete in North America. Taking place at some of the best freeride resorts in the lower 48, The North Face Masters combines skill, style and cojones. In 2011 The North Face Masters will take place at Snowbird, UT, Crystal Mountain, WA and Kirkwood, CA.   Here's a snippet from the official release, and enjoy these images courtesy of TNF.   Mountain Sports International, Inc. and The…read more

Photo: NaneuBags.comA burly carry-on option for today's digital photographer, the Naneau Pro Sahara 217F comes with a ton of padded options to hold your critical camera gear as well a 17" laptop. Made from water-resistant Kodra, the main compartment can expand or contract depending upon your gear needs. Speaking of which, it has the girth to contain a consumer DSLR camera, such as the Nikon D80, with up to an 11 1/2" long lens attached and 6-8 additional lenses and a flash. Upon arrival, travele…read more

Drag racing for BASE jumping. Every summer, 32 highly skilled jumpers gather for the World BASE Race to see who will be the fastest human in flight. Head to head flying, 750 meters in a horizontal race line. In 2009, the event took place in picturesque Innfjorden, Norway and this video pulls together some of the top athletes in the sport and amazing footage. The athletes believe the race is a measure of how the sport might evolve into a more competitive realm, versus the current state of enthus…read more

Photo: Surfline.com / Steve Fitzpatrick / SurfCaribe.comFor a spontaneous getaway in search of surf, Puerto Rico should be on your radar for November. Photo: Surfline.com / Steve Fitzpatrick / SurfCaribe.comIt's no secret, especially for most East Coast surfers, that Puerto Rico is holding in the winter months. It's been called the Atlantic version of Hawaii and the comparison is valid when a northerly swell slams the coast and coincides with light tradewinds. November through March holds the mo…read more

Photo: EpicQuest.comAlaska's Western Chugach Mountains are the epicenter to some of the best helicopter- and snowcat-accessible terrain in the world. There's a reason a majority of the world's elite snowboarders and skiers hold Alaska dear to their hearts, and it's likely a combination of huge vertical runs, mid-range altitude and consistent big snow. Now's the time to plan your mid-season getaway to the Last Frontier, and for such a mission you'd be hard-pressed to find another tour group more …read more