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07 Mar

Posted at 10:09h in Adventure Media Review, Climbing, Commentary, Diversity, Expedition Denali by
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When it comes to diversity in outdoor recreation it seems there are simply those who don’t care. After 400 years of racial strife and oppression throughout American history I’m sure we’d all like to put it behind us. In fact most of us likely spend time outside to get away from all the socially charged bickering back and forth between one ethnic group or another. I get that. But please, don’t tell me, a person of color and climber in the world of mountaineering, that I shouldn’t care...

24 Feb

Posted at 14:48h in Climbing, Diversity, Expedition Denali, Expedition News by
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For the first time a team of African-American climbers is assembling to make a bid for the summit of the tallest peak in North America, Mount Denali. To be lead by the National Outdoor Leadership School in 2013 this expedition aims to encourage minority youth to enjoy outdoor recreation as part of an active lifestyle as well as create a cadre of role models for careers in environmental protection. Also known as Mount McKinley at 20,320 feet Denali is the highest physical point anyone can reach in the...

14 Nov

Posted at 10:31h in Adventure Media Review, Banff, Climbing, Environmental Journalism, Film Festival, Guest Contributor by
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Alpinist Magazine editor Katie Ives sat on one of the many panel discussions during the 2011 Banff Mountain Film Festival. In a rousing discussion moderated by University of Calgary mountain literature specialist, Harry Vandervlist she and fellow panelists Anthony Whittome, Freddie Wilkinson, Dr. George Rodway, and David Roberts explored the role electronic media plays in reporting the great ascents of climbers throughout the world. Called The Digital Dilemma –Accuracy at Altitude, the panel explored how modern technology helps to overcome but sometimes contributes to a false accounting of the...

17 Oct

Posted at 12:49h in Adventure Media Review, Banff, Film Festival, Film preview, Manic Media Monday by
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  Last week the Banff Mountain Film Festival published its list of alpine inspired movies scheduled to be screened late this month in Alberta. A whopping 71 titles will be shown over nine days at the Canadian Rockies’ Banff Center. With adventure filmmakers, authors, athletes and activists en route from around the world to attend, the 2011 festival promises to be an exciting event to kick off another great winter season.

07 Oct

Posted at 15:06h in Adventure Media Review, Africa, Climbing, Ethiopia, Interview, Outdoor Retailer, Podcast, Summer by
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http://media.blubrry.com/joytripproject/joytrip2019.mhwebstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Coffee-Story-Ethiopia.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | RSS | MoreAn interview with climber and writer Majka Burhardt Many Americans -maybe even most of us- begin our mornings with a steaming cup of coffee. That wonderfully dark warm beverage helps to kick start your day and put a little bounce in your step. But if you’re like me, you probably haven’t put a whole lot of thought into where it comes from or how it’s grown. That’s why writer and...

15 Sep

Posted at 16:07h in Adventure Media Review, Film Review, Outdoor Recreation, Skiing, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding by
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The new film by Nick Waggoner and Sweetgrass Productions is nothing short of stunning. Not since his groundbreaking ski movie Signatures have snow sports been so profoundly elevated from mere adventure to art. Exquisite and sublime Solitaire takes expedition filmmaking to a new level combining music and athleticism to create a dance of speed, strength and courage that virtually sings with sheer poetry.