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Johanne Defay: Surfer No. 5

Johanne Defay: Surfer No. 5

A surfing star from a young age, Johanne had to make some tough life decisions when her main sponsor dropped her. Now ranked No. 5 in the world, she's making a steady comeback, despite the brands that think she's too athletic for a bikini. Story by

Sian Sykes: 1000km Circumnavigation of Wales by Paddleboard

Sian Sykes: 1000km Circumnavigation of Wales by Paddleboard

On 5th May 2018, Sian Sykes became the first person to complete a solo-unsupported 1000km circumnavigation of Wales by stand up paddleboard, all while raising awareness about single-use plastics. A first-person account. I am in my late 30’s, recently divorced, I have no commitments. Everyone around me is settling

Ultra Resilience: The Tough Go Trail Running

Ultra Resilience: The Tough Go Trail Running

A trail runner and endurance athlete’s take on heartbreak, and how he copes when the going gets tough. Queenstown, New Zealand: 11:00pm and it was –3 degrees with heavy gale winds. While my flat mates were all cuddled up next to a fireplace in the cabin trying hard

Indian Climbing's New Exploring Boulderer

Indian Climbing's New Exploring Boulderer

Ladakhi climber Jamyang Tenzing has been exploring and opening new climbing destinations in North India – and he’s only just begun. For years, rock climbing in India was an out-of-the-way sport, with little interest from the general public. Local climbers opened, even bolted, routes in their areas, but it was

Alexandra David-Néel: The 19th Century Parisian Anarchist who Explored Tibet

Alexandra David-Néel: The 19th Century Parisian Anarchist who Explored Tibet

Disguised as a beggar to avoid betrayal, and walking more than 2,000 km in the fierce Himalayan winter, the French orientalist eventually reached the forbidden capital Lhasa on February 23rd, 1924.

Taming the Munga-Thirri Desert with Mike Horn

Taming the Munga-Thirri Desert with Mike Horn

Friedi Kühne Free Solos 110 Meter Highline

Friedi Kühne Free Solos 110 Meter Highline

Watching video of Friedi Kühne walk a highline hundreds of meters above the ground, without any safety gear, is both terrifying and beautiful. He might be out of his mind, but he's also the best free solo highliner on the scene today, and just proved it once again.