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7 HD Videos that Submerge You Underwater

josh — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:35:05 +0000

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Grab your goggles and hold your breath, we are diving deep today with these 7 amazing HD videos from our wondrous oceans. The beauty, mystery and diversity of life under the surface are the perfect eye candy for the armchair diver.

Raw Shark Encounter

josh — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:37:54 +0000

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Circled by a shark on his stand up paddle board, Chuck Patterson captures raw footage with his Go ProHD.

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Traveling can bring you up close and personal with wild animals that you have only seen in videos. Don’t loose your cool, and remember to keep a charged battery on hand! Anything with several rows of serrated teeth is unnerving, but there is something about sharks that is particularly terrifying. Or maybe not…maybe you are a complete ninja badass and fear no beast!

VIDEO CREATED BY

Chuck Patterson

POV Kayak River Rescue

josh — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:59:29 +0000

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Rescue a fellow kayaker in this real-time POV paddle down the Colorado River.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Damn, that water looks cold! And the image quality of the HD helmet camera looks amazing! The insane footage that is possible with next gen helmet cameras leaves the door of video adventure possibilities wide open. For instance, check out this BASE jump video from Go Pro, you can almost feel the wind in your hair!

VIDEO CREATED BY

Epicocity Project

World Cup Pride in Cape Town

Lindsay Clark — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:01:10 +0000

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Cape Town shows its excitement for Africa’s first FIFA tournament.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Watching the World Cup games on TV fills us in on the action but doesn’t really show us how enthusiastic the country is for the tournament. Soccer is a unifying, accessible sport the entire world can play and appreciate, and South Africa is pumped to be the platform and focus of this year’s most watched sporting event. It’s a pride that can be seen in their faces, whether painted or plain, and this cinematography is just plain compelling.

Richard Van Der Vieren and Pieter-Jan Claessens

World Air Games Solo Run 3

eric — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:20:07 +0000

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The World Air Games “Parachuting Canopy Piloting” event, held in 2009 in Turin Italy, is not an event for the faint of heart or those prone to airsickness. Video may induce vertigo and euphoria from the safety of your computer chair.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Held every two years, the FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) World Air Games brings together over 300 athletes from a diverse array of aviation disciplines. While it takes a real adrenaline junkie to enter the “Parachuting Canopy Piloting” event, most travelers are driven by some form of thrill-seeking. Whether it’s the elation of hearing an ESL student string their first sentence together or the exhilaration of seeing the world from a yet-to-be-named mountaintop, the rush of travel is hard to satiate any other way.

VIDEO CREATED BY

arco

Where the Hell is Matt in South Africa

Lindsay Clark — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:57:28 +0000

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Matt switches up his moves for the World Cup, doing the township soccer dance.

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You know Matt. He makes you feel better about your own dance moves (no offense, Matt). The incredible thing his work exhibits is a common bond between humanity regardless of nationality and language. And this time around, he’s promoting the celebratory dance created by South Africa’s Tourism Board, based on the township slang for “soccer,” that displays their readiness to host FIFA 2010.

Matt Harding

Climbing and Admiring Yosemite

Lindsay Clark — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:14:55 +0000

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Majestic scenery paired with adrenaline-infused rock scaling.

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Colin knows how to make a person salivate for the great outdoors or a weekend of fresh air amongst inspiring nature. Climbing rock faces with the best of ‘em can bring anyone down from a bad week of stuffy work and cubicles. Yosemite is just one of the many stellar climbing spots in America that can conjure up this kind of “climberlust.”

Colin Delehanty

Diving the Great Barrier Reef

Lindsay Clark — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:14:07 +0000

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Matadorian Matt Kepnes shows us how diving the world’s greatest reef is done.

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In this webisode from the adventures of Nomadic Matt, Matt takes us to a premier dive destination to show us how it’s done. It could be seriously daunting to tackle the world’s largest reef, but Matt is all about making the world more accessible to those with tight budgets and wanderlust. I take it this is a spot on the globe not to be missed.

Nomadic Matt

Flying Down Powder Mountain

Lindsay Clark — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:33:16 +0000

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Ian takes us flying down a slope covered in sparkling, spraying snow.

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This is for those of us who take the bunny slopes and have never plowed through powder…and for those of you who get their fix from this brilliant substance of nature. Ian takes us down the mounds of Powder Mountain in Utah, luckily a mountain that lies below the radar. Obviously, mountains are stupendous, but with the inclusion of a little godly precipitation, a day can become a true delight. Thank you, Mother Nature.

Ian Provo

Great Bike Travellers: Frank van Rijn pt 2/2

josh — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:07:30 +0000

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Frank van Rijn was born in Den Haag in April 1948. Since then he has cycled more than 500,000 km on his bike.

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As Frank points out, and all bicycle enthusiasts will corroborate, bike travel is fast enough to get from place to place but slow enough to thoroughly enjoy the countryside and scenery. Could bicycling be the perfect mode of transportation? I would tend to think so.

VIDEO CREATED BY

brooksengland

Great Bike Travellers: Frank van Rijn pt 1/2

josh — Sat, 15 May 2010 18:07:02 +0000

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Frank van Rijn was born in Den Haag in April 1948. Since then he has cycled more than 500,000 km on his bike.

NETWORK CONNECTION

VIDEO CREATED BY

brooksengland

Biking the Death Road

josh — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:14:40 +0000

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John and Cara strap fasten their helmets and take on Bolivia’s infamous Death Road.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Are you a death-defying adrenaline junkie? Does the Death Road only whet your appetite for danger? How about some deadly waves for breakfast, harrowing hikes for lunch and crazy close-encounters for supper?

VIDEO CREATED BY

Cvillemac

Diving with Great White Sharks

eric — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:26:57 +0000

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Diving with great white sharks in Australia’s North Neptune Islands.

NETWORK CONNECTION

When the beauty of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef isn’t enough, shark-diving can certainly up’s the adrenalin. Of course, this kind of shark viewing is best done in a cage. But if a protective cage isn’t available, simply repeat to yourself, “sharks don’t eat divers!”

The Constant

The Bangladesh Surf Club

josh — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:51:06 +0000

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The youth of Bangladesh, many from poor families, come together to share their love of surfing.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Surfing is a global obsession that incites surfers to travel and travelers to surf. Whether you are learning to duck dive in Costa Rica of suiting up to surf the frigid Pacific on Washington’s coast, Matador has you covered with photo’s, essays, blogs and vital info to keep you soaked and stoked.

VIDEO CREATED BY

Jedidiah Clothing

A Leg to Fly On ~ a Hang Gliding Story

josh — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:37:20 +0000

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Soar with Tip Rogers as he flies his hang glider.

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Do you have hang gliding bragging rights? Every year there seems to be a new way to get high, really high, and then soar, shred and fall back to the earth.

Lucas Ridley

Heli Skiing in the Ruby Mountains, NV [MATADOR ORIGINAL VIDEO]

josh — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:40:49 +0000

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Last week, Matador Co-founder Ross Borden and Independent filmmaker Brian Chu got the chance to fly and ski with the crew at Ruby Mountain Helicopter Skiing in Nevada. This was their day, in 3 minutes.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Helicopters are without any doubt, the world’s best chairlift, and using them is a highly intimate and personal experience that allows us to move with freedom to access and find the best possible snow conditions throughout your trip. Put simply, there is no other means of accessing expansive, extraordinary terrain with such mobility.

Brian Chu

Wall of Death ~ Indian Car Circus

josh — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:03:34 +0000

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The Diamond Maruti Car Circus in Delhi ~ motorcycles and cars circle the Wall of Death.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Death defying? Yes. Foolish? Who’s to say!?
There are plenty of way to risk your neck while traveling; skydiving, rock climbing, volcano boarding…thrill seekers have plenty of options for putting their travel insurance to the test. Or you can take a cue from this video and let the professionals take the risk, you just hold the camera steady!

Mannjaro

Scuba Diving the Red Sea, Egypt.

josh — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:55:03 +0000

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A scuba trip with friends in the waters of Marsa Alam, Egypt.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Have you tested the waters at the top 10 scuba diving destinations? Divers can make a splash and a difference all in the same trip, so why not consider some volunteer work?
You may also enjoy :
Breaking News: Silva Sets Scuba World Record With 48-Hour Dive
What Can Scuba Teach Us About Travel?

metz1000000

WINTER IS COMING – Seven Days on the John Muir Trail

josh — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:40:00 +0000

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Ryan Commons traveled seven days on the John Muir trail from Whitney Portal to Yosemite and stuffed his camera with as much beauty as he could.

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It’s always a good time to strap on the hiking boots and hit the trail. Take a lead from the likes of Ryan and pack your camera to bring back the humbling beauty of the outdoors. Exploration is ingrained in the human spirit and so is appreciation for beauty, this video honors both.

Ryan Commons

P.O.V. Motorcycle Adventure from Connor Montana to Elk City Idaho

josh — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:28:41 +0000

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From blacktop to dirt road to sparse high country tracks, this POV motorcycle ride through Montana is a blast.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Traveling by motorcycle is a good way to escape the crowds and enjoy the view. A Himalayan motorcycle journey is high on my bucket list, what motorcycle journey do you want to make?

Video created by bmwgsbill

Skimboarding in a Storm

josh — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:40:27 +0000

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Recipe for good times: a storm, a skimboard and a waterproof Go Pro HD camera.

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Its amazing the footage you can capture with a good helmet cam! Just ask Shon Bollock, one of California’s most killer kayakers.
Video created Patrick Lawler

Urban Snowboarding

josh — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:09:03 +0000

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Killing homemade jumps, riding rails and grinding dumpsters is Tommy’s style of urban snowboarding.

NETWORK CONNECTION

First off, head to Matador’s Snowboard page and go crazy!
If this video has you craving powder then check out A First Timer’s Guide to Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding. Matador is stocked with gear reviews, savvy snowboarder destinations and solid tips, like 10 Places You Can Still Go Skiing or Snowboarding in Summertime.

Video created by Tommy Movie

TAWOCHE 2K10 dispatches #1

josh — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:25:48 +0000

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Stateside climbers head to Nepal to visit sacred sites, climb jagged peaks and teach young Nepalese the art of mountain climbing.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Head over to Matador Trips to experience Nepal’s Annapurna Sanctuary Trek without leaving the comfort of your home. Trips also has the lowdown on other amazing treks in Nepal but before you head into the thin air, learn a few useful Nepali phrases

Video created by renan ozturk.

John Collinson Dreams of the Seven Summits

josh — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:39:29 +0000

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17 year old John Collinson chronicles his life in the mountains and his quest to become the youngest person ever to climb the Seven Summits.

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As featured on Matador Sports.
Check out Josh’s photo essay on hiking up Mt. Rainier on Matador Trips. Get inspired for your next climb with 6 American Mountains to Climb for Big Adventure then swing over to Goods for the low down on gear to keep warm during your exploration.

Video created by snowbirdskiresort

Capoeira in Medellin

josh — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:49:01 +0000

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A Capoeira demonstration in downtown Medellin.

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Capoeira is a fluid, energetic mix of dance and martial arts. Whether you are more inclined to boogie or want to throw karate chops, the important thing is to get your body moving and have fun!

Video created by superbucky925

Base Jump off Dubai’s Burj Khalifa tower.

josh — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:38:44 +0000

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New BASE jumping record set off the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Impressed by this helmet cam video? Check out 5 Spectacular Helmet Cam Vids spanning multiple adrenaline sports. Also — Matador’s own Shon Bollock gives us his review of three of the top Helmet Cam models available right now and gives young athletes who want to get sponsored some precious advice. Still have questions? Connect with Shon at Matador!

Winter Adventures: Snowshoeing Mt. Rainier

josh — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:18:02 +0000

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Anna Brones of Under Solen Media takes off on a 4 day back country snowshoeing adventure near Mt. Rainier, showing us just how easy and fun a winter adventure can be!

NETWORK CONNECTION

Snowshoeing is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors during the winter months. Snowboarding and Skiing are thrilling but there is something special about moving through a silent, white world one step at a time. As David Miller will be quick to point out, keeping yourself safe on the mountain, regardless of the sport, is priority number one.

Video created by Under Solen Media

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2009

josh — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:25:40 +0000

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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2009 HD time lapse.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Did you know Albuquerque is one of the sunniest cities in America? If you like Hot air balloon festivals, there are at least 9 more you will want to check out. If getting sky high is your thing, read Touch the sky and Skydiving Over Taupo, New Zealand, blogs by a Matador Community members on sky diving

Video created by
Santafe TVshow

Break the Cycle~ Downhill Moutain Biking

josh — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:14:41 +0000

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Trailer for the Irish downhill mountain bike lifestyle film ‘Break the Cycle’.

NETWORK CONNECTION

If you’re like me, you have to bike any and everywhere you travel. Meandering though towns or shredding downhill, whatever you prefer you will enjoy Trip’s Top 15 Adventure Towns Worldwide. But probably the best place to get biking info and connect with other mountain bikers is Matador Community members. Hop on their bogs, start a forum shred thread!

“Like a Prayer” ~ Rock Climbing at Indian Creek

josh — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:36:28 +0000

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Rock Climber Matty Segal making the first ascent of “Like a Prayer” at the Battle of the Bulge Wall, Indian Creek.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Brave New Traveler suggests you participate in an extreme sport as one of 5 (Legal) Ways To Get High While Traveling. Matador is filled with information on rock climbing. Check climbing gear reviews at Gear, then head to Sports for 5 Tips to Become a Better Rock Climber.

Looking for a new adventure sport to try? How about Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua?

The Dark Side of Everest, part 1

josh — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:25:20 +0000

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For some mountaineers, the top of the world also represents the peak of human ambition. But when things go badly high on Everest, as they will sooner or later, difficult moral dilemmas play out…

NETWORK CONNECTION

Everest has long sat at the center of ambition and intrigue, no doubt you have fantasized about the climbing the dangerous mountain yourself. Start by reading The 5 Best Treks In Nepal and The Everest Peace Project. You can practice for Everest on the other side of the world with 6 American Mountains to Climb for Big Adventure and 8 Massive Mountains That Mortals Can Summit.

Everest to Kathmandu: On a Bike!

josh — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:39:34 +0000

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Reaching Mt. Everest North Base Camp in Tibet, China these two adventurers saw only one option down: the longest mountain bike descent in the world, all the way to Kathmandu, Nepal.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Whether you are a hard core cyclist or a banana seat cruiser, Matador has you covered with articles like The World’s 15 Most Bike Friendly Cities and TNB’s 6 Reasons to Go By Bike.
Matador helps gear you up for touring and makes suggestions on choosing the right bike. Once your wheels are spinning, read Bike Touring Montana: Classic Big Sky Rides for a little trip inspiration.

GoPro HD Helmet HERO: Base Jump Movie

josh — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:15 +0000

WHAT/WHERE A compilation of gravity athletes testing out GoPro head cams.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Impressed by these helmet cam videos? Check out 5 Spectacular Helmet Cam Vids spanning multiple adrenaline sports. Also — Matador’s own Shon Bollock gives us his review of three of the top Helmet Cam models available right now and gives young athletes who want to get sponsored some precious advice. Still have questions? Connect with Shon at Matador!

Dope Free Ski Photo Shoot by Chase Jarvis

josh — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:43:20 +0000

Seattle photographer Chase Jarvis shoots some amazing free ski tricksters in New Zealand.

It’s time to start thinking about shredding the mountain and digging through the archives of Matadors winter sports Focus page. Get the low down on the 5 Best Southern Hemisphere Ski Resorts and 10 places you can Still Go Skiing or Snowboarding in Summertime.
All adrenaline junkies please report to Matador Sports for Ski Porn 09: A Preview of this Season’s Stoke Films.

Anybody up for some powder? How about shooting and submitting our own snowboarding videos for MatadorTV? Think of us as you grab your camera and head to the mountain.

The World’s Most Dangerous Hike

juli — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:23:08 +0000

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Gonzo traveler Robin Esrock flies to China to find the source of one of the web’s most amazing photos, and see if Mount Hua is indeed the world’s most dangerous hike. With a hand-held camera, Esrock captures the steep, icy, and beautiful path up the mountain without forgetting to document his every thought.

NETWORK CONNECTION:
Looking for more? Then check out this list of mountains that haunts climber dreams, learn about the mountains within the realm of reason (though not without causing pain and suffering), or read about China’s TaiShan, one of the most sacred hikes in the world.

Joshywashington Climbs Mount St. Helens

josh — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:59:10 +0000

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Joshywashington and brother Dustin climb Mount St. Helens in the dead of night
As seen on The Traveler’s Notebook.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Check out Josh’s photo essay on hiking up Mt. Rainier on Matador Trips. Get inspired for your next climb with 6 American Mountains to Climb for Big Adventure then swing over to Goods for the low down on gear to keep warm during your exploration.

Redneck Games

josh — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:59:49 +0000

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Nzinga Blake travels to East Dublin, Georgia to experience one of the craziest, mudslingingest festivals in America, The Redneck Games!

NETWORK CONNECTION

Speaking of Rednecks…can’t get enough mullets? I know the feeling…read Mullets – a Worldwide Phenomenon. What about horrible tattoos?

Does the Redneck games qualify as White Culture? (gee I hope not)

If tractor pulls and PBR’s isn’t strange enough for you check out Snake Massages & Bull Semen: World’s Weirdest Spas.

School of Surf: Red Bull Riders Cup episode 15

josh — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:56:52 +0000

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School of Surf follows the surfers competing in the 2008 season from beginning to end, documenting all their wipe-outs and good rides.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Need more waves? Check out 5 Best Surf Films of All Time on Matador Goods. Watch those films and you will be stoked for World’s Best Surf Spots for Beginners (And 5 You Should Avoid) but eventually you ill realize Not Everyone Will Become A Surf Goddess.

For those who are not so wet behind the ears check out:
Northern Spain: A Mix of Surf and Culture & Surfing Argentina: An Insider’s Guide To The Breaks Of Mar del Plata

“The Sharp End” : Tribute to Rock Climbing Giants

josh — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:32:45 +0000

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This is tribute to climbers Micah Dash, Jonny Copp and Wade Johnson who were tragically lost in the Sichuan Mountain Range of China.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Belay on! Matador is filled with information on rock climbing. Check climbing gear reviews then head to Sports for 5 Tips to Become a Better Rock Climber.

The guys in this video have mad skill. David Milleralso selects 5 Modern Day Ninjas: Athletes with Ridiculous Skill Levels.

Vertical Carnival: Strong Women Rock Climbing in Brazil

josh — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:11:07 +0000

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In the little known but undeniably world class climbing destination Serra do Cipo amazingly strong women there are pulling down hard routes on the wild limestone formations.

NETWORK CONNECTION

If you want to trying climbing why not start at the climbing gym? Check climbing gear reviews then head to Sports for 5 Tips to Become a Better Rock Climber.
Hear from a tenacious woman traveler in Reflections From A Female Solo Traveler.

Vertical Carnival 21: Rock Climbing in Brazil

josh — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:04:50 +0000

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This is tribute to climbers Micah Dash, Jonny Copp and Wade Johnson who were tragically lost in the Sichuan Mountain Range of China.

NETWORK CONNECTION

BNT’s suggest you participate in an extreme sport as one of 5 (Legal) Ways To Get High While Traveling. Matador is filled with information on rock climbing. Check climbing gear reviews then head to Sports for 5 Tips to Become a Better Rock Climber.

Looking for a new adventure sport to try? How about Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua?

Want to see more Vertical Carnival rock climbing videos? Rate this video to let us know!

Slack Line Stunts

josh — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:58:37 +0000

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Highlights of the Vertical Carnival crews slack lining. Slack lining is basically a dynamic bouncy version of a tight rope and is a lot of fun.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Wend Magazine blogs on slack lining and Christina Garvin names slack lining as a potential form of extreme meditation. As this video illustrates, Brazil is a destination of amazing beauty and plenty of opportunities to get active. Go for the throat with Fight Like Water: Lessons From a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master.
Once you have worked up an appetite read A Guide To Eating In Brazil.

Want more of the Vertical Carnival series? Rate this video to let us know.

Amazing Shaolin Monks

josh — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:03:30 +0000

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This video follows a young Icelandic backpacker living and training with Shaolin Warrior monks.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Blend kung fu and logic with The Kung Fu Warrior’s Guide To Arguing With Logic and check Joshywashington’s blog on wushu training in Saigon. Follow our Icelandic friends lead and study up on Cultural Immersion.

Myanmar Scuba Magic

josh — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:58:20 +0000

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Underwater footage from scuba diving in the Mergui Archipelago featuring diverse marine life including whale shark and eagle ray at Black Rock, octopus, lionfish, snapper and other schooling fish, jellyfish, nurse shark and stingrays…

NETWORK CONNECTION

Submerge yourself in Trips Top 10 Dive Destinations and Scuba Diving In Thailand. Also, Matador Sports reports on the record breaking dive of Robert Silva.
Myanmar is a beautiful country with many troubles, read First Person Dispatch from the Burmese-Thai Border to learn more.

Dirty South Snowboarding

josh — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:52:51 +0000

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Snowboarding at it’s best; big air, long rails & phat beats.
Clips from Pheel Good inc’s “Pheel This” DVD.

NETWORK CONNECTION

If this video has you craving powder then check out A First Timer’s Guide to Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding. Matador’s skiing/snowboarding focus page is stocked with gear reviews, savvy snowboarder destinations and solid tips, like 10 Places You Can Still Go Skiing or Snowboarding in Summertime.

Why not branch out and try sand boarding or snow shoeing?

Extreme Watersports Montage

josh — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:44:14 +0000

WHAT/WHERE
A collection of sick clips from the Sweet Spots Outdoor Video Contest of 2008.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Get stoked for your next paddling, skiing, climbing, hiking or cycling adventure! Are you keen on the cutting edge of hybrid sports? May as well try extreme ironing while plummeting to the earth! Regardless if you are into traditional sports or the new craze, head over to Matador Sports for some mind candy.
Learn to walk it off like a champion with 5 Athletes Who Have Overcome Life-Threatening Injuries.

Sky Kayaking

josh — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:38:23 +0000

WHAT/WHERE
Champion Skyaker Miles Daisher brings new tricks to the sky including the “Roll Rodeo Rock Out” and the “Speed Boat Driver” in the hybrid gravity sport that defies compare!

NETWORK CONNECTION

Skyaking is one of the latest in extreme aerial sports that gravity freaks are going nuts for. Are you keen on the cutting edge of hybrid sports? May as well try extreme ironing while plummeting to the earth! Regardless if you are into traditional sports or the new craze, head over to Matador Sports for some mind candy.
Get stoked for your next paddling, skiing, climbing, hiking or cycling adventure!
Learn to walk it off like a champion with 5 Athletes Who Have Overcome Life-Threatening Injuries.

River Rafting Crash & Burn

josh — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:32:08 +0000

WHAT/WHERE
Watch rafts (and their soggy passengers!) flip and fly in footage from the Black, Moose and Gauley Rivers.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Ever heard of Eco Rafting? Eco-Rafting Is The New Rafting on Matador Pulse. Are you keen on the cutting edge of hybrid sports? May as well try extreme ironing while plummeting to the earth! Regardless if you are into traditional sports or the new craze, head over to Matador Sports for some mind candy.
Learn to walk it off like a champion with 5 Athletes Who Have Overcome Life-Threatening Injuries.
Get stoked for your next paddling, skiing, climbing, hiking or cycling adventure!

Wingsuit BASE jumping in Gudvange

josh — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:22:12 +0000

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BASE Jumps during the the extreme sports week in Voss, Norway make you feel like you are flying down the ace of a mountain.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Roam The Fu River, Chile

josh — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:30:38 +0000

WHAT/WHERE
A profile of a Futaleafu “The Fu” river rafting trip.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Check out some of the Matador community blogs on rafting.

Dos Viajeros: Music Video ~ Surfers in Costa Rica

josh — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:19:54 +0000

WHAT/WHERE
Video taken from the surf movie ‘Dos Viajeros’ in which two friends travel to Costa Rica to catch some waves.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Always wanted to try surfing? It’s harder than you think! Head to beautiful surf spots like Asturias, Spain & Morocco and grab sun and surf!
Ladies, TNB has you covered with The Top 10 South Shore Spots for Surfer Chicks.

Did you know Costa Rica just held the first World Surfing Games? Spend a few ours wading through Matador Trips surfing archives!