Book Review: On Europe's Sacred Ground, Landscapes Are as Compelling as the People
In the late 1990s, Andrew Terrill set off from the southern tip of Italy to walk to the top of mainland Europe. Part 2 picks up with 4,500 miles still to go.
Alps
Vertical Trails: Verbier, Switzerland
A mountain biker, his buddies, and some of the best singletrack trails in Europe.
Overcoming Injury – A Ski Descent of Piz Spinas, North Face
With only one month to recover from serious injury, extreme skiers Sébastien de Sainte Marie and Adelin Favre make a second descent of a steep line down the north face of Piz Spinas (3823m), a mountain in the Alps straddling South Switzerland (Graubünden) and Italy in the region of Engadin.
Red Bull X-Alps 2015: Athletes complete world's toughest adventure race
They climbed the equivalent of Everest four times, battled headwinds and a heat wave and hiked and flew 2,000km to cross the Alps. A lowdown on Red Bull X-Alps 2015.
Making the landing float in Monaco bay is a special moment for any athlete who manages to make goal