Adventure Talks

Nearly twice as tall as Yosemite’s El Cap, Eiger towers over the town of Grindelwald, Switzerland. Eiger’s iconic reputation is well-earned, having challenged even the most seasoned alpinists. While other classic peaks of the Alps were being summited, it wasn’t until 1938 that the North Face — also known as the Death Wall — of Eiger was first ascended. Since then, it’s claimed the lives of dozens of climbers who dare to take it on. With worn out gear from the 50s still in place, climbers will find themselves battling fickle weather, lots of rock-fall, ice, snow, and ever-changing conditions in sketchy alpine terrain to reach the top. Completing this climb is a serious and demanding endeavour that takes technical knowledge and intense preparation even by today’s modern standards, more than 80 years after the first ascent. IFMGA/AMGA mountain guide Jeff Witt ticked the famous 1938 Heckmair Route off his bucket list in 2010. Join Jeff as he recounts his story, shares photos, and goes into detail about what it takes to prepare and execute a climb of this magnitude.

From the North Pole to the South Pole and back again, Dixie Dansercoer has been leading polar expeditions for more than 30 years. An IPGA Master Guide, Dixie has adventured to the poles more than 40 times, broke a number of world records, and is one of only four people to have crossed the complete Arctic Ocean and Antarctic continent. If you’ve ever been curious about what it takes to become a polar explorer yourself, let Dixie take you on a one-hour adventure of a lifetime. Spoiler alert: you’ve got what it takes! From Lake Baikal to the Greenland Crossing to the North Pole, journey with Dixie as he shares insights, photos, videos and stories of adventuring at the world’s furthest reaches. Dixie discussed everything related to the different levels of polar exploration — and snow-kiting — and revealed what it takes to prepare for and execute adventures of this magnitude. 

This former fisherman’s village came on the kiteboarding scene in the 80s and has since become world-renowned for good reason: there aren’t too many kite places where you have flat warm water, wide open bays, radical waves and constant side onshore winds make kitesurfing conditions perfect for 300 days per year.  This Epic Adventure Webinar is hosted by Tracy Shayhorn, founder and co-owner of Cabarete Kite Point Kiteboarding School. Tracy is a former professional race car driver who went to Cabarete on vacation 10 years ago and never really left. Her partner and head instructor, Jose Luis Ciriaco, was the very first Dominican professional kitesurfer back in the early 2000s. Together, they live and breathe all things kiteboarding in Cabarete.  Check out this free webinar recording and join Tracy as she shares her story and dives deep into what makes Cabarete a prime kiteboarding location.

Join emission-free adventurer and ACMG Ski Guide Greg Hill, as he explores five famous skiing locations in search of the best powder the world has to offer. Is the best snow in Japan, Jackson Hole, the French Alps, seaside in Norway, or deep in the interior ranges of British Columbia? Greg has searched for powder in all these incredible areas. You’re invited to come along as he covers each location in depth, reliving his experiences and sharing photos and videos of his epic adventures. Greg is known all over the world for his backcountry skiing feats. He’s journeyed to Japan to shoot the perfect glove shot, taken a boat trip around Norway in search of the best sea to summit skiing, searched for beautiful backcountry snow on his first electric road trip to Jackson Hole, taken the first turns off the French Alps, and is in constant search for the untracked in his home range in British Columbia. When it comes to skiing, Greg has seen it all and done it all. Check out this free webinar recording, as Greg revisits his turns in each of these famous powder locations. Which location will Greg crown the winner?

Do you aspire to find yourself climbing those famous peaks above Chamonix? So did Brian Monetti, a Brooklyn-based techie bit by the climbing bug ten years ago. With the help of his friend, Chamonix based IFMGA/AMGA mountain guide Jeff Witt, Brian transitioned his skills from the climbing gym to some of the biggest summits the world has to offer, including Chamonix. Brian and Jeff shared what it’s like to enter the world’s greatest alpine playground, taking a deep dive into everything Chamonix — the world-class climbing, the routes, where to stay and anything else you’d need to know to make the most out of your trip to the world renowned Cham. If you’ve ever been wondering what Chamonix has to offer, now’s the time to find out.