Mountain biker, ski racer, and life expert Jacques Houot is 41 years old—in each leg. A total of 82 years of optimism, and an example by which everyone should live.
A to B Rollerski: The long straight road…
In the summer of 1988 biathlete Raimonds Dombrovskis crossed the North American continent from north to south: on rollerskis!
Alex Honnold Breaks Down Iconic Rock Climbing Scenes
Climbing has been featured in a couple of Hollywood movies over the years – as a daredevil leisure activity of the more extravagant heroes on screen. But how legit was their climbing actually? Did the actors do the stunts by themselves? And was the rock for real – or artificial? Alex Honnold “investigates” and unravels the mystery… with just one look. Have fun!
PERFECTLY NORMAL
Tom Belz is missing one leg but he will not allow himself to be hindered by it. His ascent of Kilimanjaro is the best example of his tenacious spirit.
ANTOINE GIRARD: GETTING “HIGH” (ON BROAD PEAK)
Exclusive bird’s-eye view: The French paraglider Antoine Girard wants to get high. Over 8000 metres to be exact. Whether his dream of flying is in the realm of human possibility, nobody knows: An adventure in extremely thin air.
Adam Ondra: Road to Tokyo #7
In climbing it’s not all about focus and using the power of the unconscious. There are also so many details that might make a huge difference…
4 Pieces of Advice from: The Frenchy
No Problem: This is Jacques Houot’s motto. He never uses his age as an excuse. But how did he get so old in the first place?
INSIDE THE MIND OF ADAM ONDRA
He has been climbing for as long as he can remember. He strives for complete physical control over every individual muscle while maintaining a mental big-picture perspective. His climbing successes are based on a sophisticated training system that encompasses both the body and the mind. Welcome to the world of Adam Ondra.
3 MINUTES WITH: TAMARA LUNGER
Talking about Tamara, Simone Moro said she “just doesn’t have the software for the city.” But Tamara knows how to get the most out of the mountains – despite her knee problems. She tells us about how she gets strength from her fear, finds inner peace even without sports and about the life motto she learned from her mother.
E.O.F.T. ADVENTURE CAMP: GET OUT THERE!
Climbing, Canyoning, Caving—Our first E.O.F.T. Adventure Camp was a weekend of outdoor fun and discovery. Teaming up with Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker, the four winners of last year’s Instagram photo contest explored the rocks, gorges, and caves of Slovenia’s […]
