On a cross-country skiing trip to Finland, Caroline George reconnects with her mother and shares the bond of motherhood.

Leaving Antarctica for home, First Ascent Ski Guide Kent McBride gets up close and uncomfortable with the furthest end of the Beaufort Wind Scale.

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This past spring, First Ascent guides David Morton and Melissa Arnot attempted to climb Makalu, the fifth-tallest peak in the world. David produced this short film documenting their expedition.

The Best Odyssey team—Be First recipients Gavin McClurg and Jody MacDonald—makes a paragliding discovery off the coast of Mozambique. Watch as the team soars one of the most beautiful dune sites on the planet

Story and photos by Darin McQuoid Things were lining up perfectly for 16 days kayaking with friends in a well-developed country that hides a surprising amount of un-run rivers. With the world’s third largest economy and stable political conditions, what can go wrong?

Story and photos by Chris Korbulic Sitting in the Steaming Bean, a small, locals’ cafe in Telluride, CO, is kind of surreal right now. It’s May 23, snowing outside, and my photos are hanging on the walls