Showing posts with label expedition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label expedition. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The Zanskar Odyssey: High Alpine Bouldering in the Hidden Himalayas

The Zanskar Odyssey showcases climbers Pete Takeda, Abbey Smith, Jason Kehl and Mick Follari as they tackle an expedition into the Himalayas in search for high alpine bouldering.

The first trailer is more of a mock-trailer and is quite well done and humorous.



Next is the official trailer for the movie.



Finally, here is the movie in five parts.









Friday, May 6, 2011

A Trailer for the Documentary: "Cold"

Watch as Simone Moro, Denis Urubko and American Cory Richards tackle an expedition up a 8,000 meter peak in Pakistan in the dead of winter.

COLD - TRAILER from Anson Fogel on Vimeo.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Expedition Sled Rigging

The American Alpine Institute put up a good article on how to rig up an expedition sled to your standard hiking or expedition backpack.

I think it's important to note that expedition sleds can greatly decrease the load on week long expeditions especially during harsh winter conditions where gear naturally is heavier and food quantities increase.

Best thing about this sled rigging is that you can take turns if you have a partner as well rig to a rope up for challenging terrain.

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