When we're not outdoors, we get our adventure fix by exploring social media and the web. Here are some of the best adventure links we discovered this week.
Playing solo seemed easy and fun. Then an avalanche shattered the reverie: In 2021, Anthony Walsh and Karl Durtler were climbing a mountain in western Canada. Some locations inthey found a cave and climbed inside. In minutes, an avalanche was crashing down on them. When it seemed on, they began their descent. Soon after, another avalanche hit.
Colin Duffy defies gravity in just eight tries: On December 1, Colin Duffy made the seventh ascent of Defying Gravity (V15 8C) in Colorado. The route has one of the hardest start movements in the world. Despite this, Duffy dominated the notoriously difficult rock in a single session after just eight attempts. THE the video below documents the ascent.
Why shipments fail
Professional boaters explain why expeditions fail: EEven for the most experienced paddlers, expeditions often fail. Maybe the water level is not correct, or the weather makes it too dangerous. Other times it's poor planning, poor communication, or a team that doesn't know how to work together. Expert paddlers explain why some whitewater expeditions do not succeed.
Tourism industry opposes ban on trekking in Kangra Hills: The Kangra district administration in the Indian Himalayas has banned trekking on various trails. They say it's to protect hikers from sudden snowfall and harsh conditions.
But tThose in the tourism sector are not happy. They say there has been no snow or rain for months and the ban will deter thousands of tourists from visiting the area.
Dharamsala, Kangra Hills. Photo: Shutterstock
Stung to death
Hiker dies after being attacked by biting insects: A 63-year-old hiker has died after being attacked by biting insects while hiking in Hong Kong. The man was hiking with a group on the Wilson Trail in the Pat Sin Leng Mountain Range when they came across a swarm of flying insects.
Running for shelter, a woman called for help, describing the insects as “bee-like” to emergency services. When the rescue teams arrived, one member of the group was missing. They found him four hours later. The insects had bitten him several times times, and he fell into a coma. He later died in hospital.
Man breaks British record by crossing Australia: Jack Pitcher established a new British record for running across Australia. The 28-year-old ran 4,320km from Perth to Sydney. He finished in 61 days, cutting which is 16 days compared to the previous record set by Nikki Love.
Jack Pitcher. Photo: The Independent/PA Wire
The best climbing films
16 Amazing Climbing Movies and Shows: Red Bull has put together a list of its 16 best climbing films to help you get through the winter months. From the The Dura-Dura series (10 seasons of elite climbers taking on peaks around the world) to independent films such as Tribute to Failure, there is something for every climbing fan.
Another Warning About Over-Reliance on Hiking Apps: Vancouver's search and rescue agency is imploring people to prepare well for their hikes. For three days, they were called to two almost identical rescues.
In both cases, the hikers had found routes online and decided to try them. Neither were prepared for the difficulty of the trail or winter conditions. Rescuers found both hikers wearing running shoes and cotton clothing suffering from hypothermia.
