All In the Outdoors posts

The International Reel Rock Film Tour kicks off stateside on September 10th at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO. Showcasing several awe-inspiring climbing and adventure films (both feature-length and short), the Reel Rock Tour is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

You can vote for the best shorts in two categories, Humor/Spoof and Action/Inspiration, and check tour dates on the Reel Rock Tour website. From the site…

“More than just screenings, Reel Rock shows are festive events where climbers and outdoor lovers gather to celebrate their love of the outdoors.” Check out the trailer for one of the featured films, “The Sharp End”…

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Join The Blogging Post as we head around-the-world with our friends Drew & Erin. They’ll be sending us regular dispatches and updates from around, across, and all over the globe. This is their third post from Peru…

The Coast and Cajamarca

After an extended and rewarding stay in Cusco, Erin and I headed to the north of Peru – first to the coast and then to a highland city called Cajamarca.

The climate of Cusco in the winter is warm and clear during the day, but quite cold and chilly in the evening. Hence, we were excited to be traveling to the warmer and more forgiving climate of the sea level beaches on the coast. Our destination on the coast was the small town of Huanchaco. Huanchaco is an interesting beach town that is known for two things. It is first known as an excellent surf town with a reliable break.

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Fall is a runner’s favorite time of year. The weather is cooler, the autumn scenery is stunning, and you’re already in great shape from the spring and summer race seasons. Fall is the time to get out and use those running shoes before the roads and trails are covered in snow and ice.

If you’re looking for a great trail run to race this fall, check out this list from Trail Runner Magazine. There’s bound to be one near you (or within traveling distance). Get out there and run this fall!

FALL RACES AND TRAIL FESTIVALS ABOUND Via Trail Runner Magazine Newsletter #54

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If trail running, mountain biking, tackling an obstacle course, and racing through a huge mud pit sounds like fun to you, wait until you hear about the The Muddy Buddy Challenge. According to Chris Rodgers, an online merchandising coordinator at Sierra Trading Post who competed in the Boulder Muddy Buddy last weekend, it was one of the coolest things he’s ever done…

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Two young British explorers, Rob Hooper and James Gauntlett, have just completed a 26,000-mile, 395-day, man- and wind-powered journey from the Magnetic North Pole to the Magnetic South Pole to raise awareness for climate change and its devastating effects. Hooper and Gauntlett used dog sleds, bicycles, and sailboats to travel the impressive distance from Greenland to Australia.

From The Adventure Blog…

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