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One of the Fathers of Modern Exploration, Folco Quilici, Passes at 87

One of the Fathers of Modern Exploration, Folco Quilici, Passes at 87

Entire generations around the world were inspired by his documentaries and photos, alas, early this Saturday morning Folco Quilici passed away in Umbria, Italy. Explorer, documentarist, photographer, novelist, screenwriter, he was not only Oscar-nominated for one of his documentaries, but also named by Forbes as one of the most influential

Speed, Multiple Wins, Mark World Para Alpine Skiing Championships 2017

Speed, Multiple Wins, Mark World Para Alpine Skiing Championships 2017

An overwhelmed Claudia Lösch brought home five medals at the World Para Alpine Skiing Championships in Tarvisio, Italy last week. Anna Schaffelhuber and Jeroen Kampschreur were among some of the winners of the exciting event. “I cried after I crossed the finish line because I was so overwhelmed with emotions,

Indian para climber takes silver in world championships

Indian para climber takes silver in world championships

Manikandan Kumar could not repeat his gold winning performance of 2012 at the Para Climbing World Championships this year but won plaudits from the community Think of a polio-affected person in India and the image is usually that of a disabled individual slumped in a hand-crank wheelchair. But para-climber Mani

Cliff diving crowns a new lord

Cliff diving crowns a new lord

David Colturi takes the first ever Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series victory in Malcesine, ItalyHe had a good start into the competition in July and performed his new dive – a triple triple – to take the lead in round three. American David Colturi won what was a closely fought competition