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Petzl RocTrip China 2011

By On May 18, 2012 In Rock Climbing With No Comments Permanent Link to Petzl RocTrip China 2011Permalink

Complete soundtrack will be available soon for downloading: http://www.barakaflims.com
Get more info, pictures, guidebook and wallpapers to download on the Petzl webiste: http://bit.ly/KXSV8O

Last fall, from October 26-30, 2011, more than 600 climbers gathered with our team for Petzl RocTrip China. All participants discovered and enjoyed more than 250 brand new pitches on unbelievable limestone especially prepared for the event.

Among the highlights of the film, watch Dani Andrada’s first ascent of the extremely difficult 7-pitch Corazon de Ensueno (8c/5.14b), a route he put up in 2010 over the course of two trips to the area to prepare for the RocTrip. For this outstanding feat, Dani was awarded Climbing Magazine’s prestigious Golden Piton.

Other sequences include Steph Bodet and Arnaud Petit sending their project, Lost in Translation (8a+/5.13c), Gabriele Moroni’s first ascent of Coup de Bambou (9a/5.14d), as well as other images of spectacular climbs up and down the valley.

More infos, pictures, guidebook and wallpapers to download on http://www.petzl.com

Judy and Sophie’s Story – Helping Hands

By On May 3, 2012 In Animals With No Comments Permanent Link to Judy and Sophie’s Story – Helping HandsPermalink

Judy met George while on a sailing trip in the Caribbean. They fell in love, married, and began an active life in Vermont. From the moment Judy discovered she had progressive multiple sclerosis, life for the couple began to change in ways they could have never predicted. By the summer of 2011, Judy had long lost her ability to walk and most of the motion in her upper body. George had become a full time caregiver. This is the story of how Sophie, a capuchin monkey, came to change both of their lives.

Produced by Cary Wolinsky
Directed and edited by Yari Wolinsky
trilliumstudios.com
vimeo.com/trilliumstudios

Music from Nine Inch Nails’ “Ghosts I-IV” album.
For more information, check out: ghosts.nin.com/main/home

Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled is a national nonprofit serving quadriplegic and other people with severe spinal cord injuries or mobility-impairments by providing highly trained monkeys to assist with daily activities.

Through the generous support of donors and volunteers, their monkeys are placed at no cost with disabled people and their families.

For more information, please visit monkeyhelpers.org

No Tankers!

By On April 19, 2012 In Environmental With No Comments Permanent Link to No Tankers!Permalink

This was shot April 15th at the no tankers rally in Victoria, BC. It is time for everyone to get involved in this struggle for our coast. The Northern Gateway pipeline and tanker proposal is simply not worth it. I will not sacrifice 100′s of years of our pristine coastline and thousands of livelihoods that depend on it, for 5 years of BC jobs. Anyone that lives on this coast knows, that it’s just a bad idea. Ask any sailor, our waters are a tough sail, the thousands of rivers, inlets, and rocky shores are absolutely no place for a supertanker.

Visit notankers.ca to sign their petition.

If you have any questions on how to get involved effectively or want to do more visit dogwoodinitiative.org/no-tankers/do-more or contact Dogwood Initiative directly.

To another 100 years of tankers off our coast!

LongTreks Morocco – Episode 7: Gorge Du Dades

By On April 17, 2012 In Longboard With No Comments Permanent Link to LongTreks Morocco – Episode 7: Gorge Du DadesPermalink

Last episode, the crew journeyed into the Saharan dunes for a romantic evening with camels and two days lathered in sunscreen. A three day break altogether from skating makes them eager to get back on the road, starting from Ourzazate, traveling east through Valee Du Dades, coincidentally for the Festival of the Roses in El Kelaa M’gouna. Passing off the festival and opting to skate the Gorge du Dades, one of the most radical designs in roadwork, the Long Treks team skates into the massive Gorge. Unfortunately, Adam is the last of the three to be struck with a powerful and tormenting stomach flu. Need not to go into detail, Aaron and Paul enjoy a day of skating switchback after switchback in the famous Moroccan Gorge.

Check out more episodes on Youtube

Earth Day 2012

By On April 17, 2012 In Environmental With No Comments Permanent Link to Earth Day 2012Permalink

On April 22, more than one billion people around the globe will participate in Earth Day 2012 and help Mobilize the Earth™. People of all nationalities and backgrounds will voice their appreciation for the planet and demand its protection. Together we will stand united for a sustainable future and call upon individuals, organizations, and governments to do their part.

→ Earth Day Canada
→ Earth Day Network

An open letter from Dr. David Suzuki

By On April 14, 2012 In Environmental With No Comments Permanent Link to An open letter from Dr. David SuzukiPermalink

Dear friends,

Some of you may have seen media coverage about my decision to step off the board of directors of the David Suzuki Foundation. I am writing to tell you more about this and what it means.

After my children and grandchildren, my greatest pride is the David Suzuki Foundation.

I am fiercely proud of how the Foundation brings science and solutions to environment problems. I’m determined to ensure that the Foundation continues to have the ability to solve critical environmental issues and bring hope for the future.

Continue Reading →

Andrew Dickey- Black Bike vol. 1

By On April 12, 2012 In Cycling With No Comments Permanent Link to Andrew Dickey- Black Bike vol. 1Permalink

Andrew Dickey riding trials in Melbourne, Australia in early 2012. Thanks to Gemma and Paul for additional filming.

Amazing Dog Rescue

By On March 27, 2012 In Animals With No Comments Permanent Link to Amazing Dog RescuePermalink

This is the most touching story ever. I didn’t make this video, but whoever did, THANK’s for the great story!

UPDATE(March 26):
Found the originating YouTube Channel @ http://www.youtube.com/user/eldad75

[box type="tick" size="large" icon="none"]Please support http://www.hopeforpaws.org
so more animals like Fiona can be helped.[/box]

What is Bicycle Travel?

By On March 16, 2012 In Cycling With No Comments Permanent Link to What is Bicycle Travel?Permalink

Our ode to bicycle travel. Some people think that it is all about the bike, but we all know that it isn’t. When we go on tour, the most indelible memories we bring back are about the people we’ve met.

www.pathlesspedaled.com
www.facebook.com/pathlesspedaled

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