Video: North America's Fifty Classic Climbs - Episode 1: Fine Jade (5.11a)

Our friends over at EpicTV have just launched a promising looking new series of videos that will give viewers a glimpse of the North America's 50 Classic Climbs. The series will feature climbers Mark and Janelle Smiley, as they attempt to climb each of the routes in that classic book. These videos will allow us to come along for the ride.

In episode one, Mark and Janelle head to Utah to climb a sandstone tower on a 5.11a route called Fine Jade. While not an incredibly long, or difficult, climb, it does provide some solid challenges to get them started, while also providing some outstanding views of the surrounding landscapes as well.

This looks like it could be a fun new series, so be sure to check out future episodes here.

Video: BASE Jumping Fisher Towers in Moab

Just in case you're in need of another healthy dose of adrenaline today, this video will certainly provide it. It features Miles Dasher, JT Holmes, and Andy Lewis who traveled to Moab, Utah where they BASE jumped from the iconic Fisher Towers. The stunning and dramatic landscapes that Moab is so well know for are on display here, as we follow the boys up, and then off, of the Towers. Enjoy!

Video: Zion: Rock of Refuge

Zion National Park is one of the best places in the world to go canyoneering and climbing. It is an outdoor playground that is almost too spectacular for word. This video is a 40-minute documentary that takes viewers into the heart of Zion, showing off some of the amazing landscapes that exist there, and the opportunities for outdoor adventure. While it is longer than most of the videos I share here on The Adventure Blog, it is also worth watch. So make yourself a snack, get settled in, and enjoy this great short-film on Zion. Afterwards, you'll be planning your own visit to the park soon. Simply beautiful.

Zion: Rock of Refuge from Eric Hanson on Vimeo.

Video: The Story of Place - A Journey Through Canyonlands

As we head into the weekend, this is the short film I want to close out the day on. It is an amazing video that takes us into the heart of the Greater Canyonlands region of Utah, to explore that amazing setting, while also showing us the threats that now face that iconic place. This area is not part of Canyonlands National Park, and is unprotected. Outside interests are looking to exploit the land there, while the good people at Our Canyon Lands work hard to preserve these landscapes. Truly an important story, and one that needs to be shared.

The Story of Place from Our Canyon Lands on Vimeo.

Video: Accelerated Moments - Timelapse Landscapes From the American Southwest and Beyond

Shot over a two-year period throughout Arizona, Utah, California, and Hawaii, this video captures beautiful scenery in spectacular timelapse fashion. Locations include Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Mt. Whitney, and Monument Valley, just to name a few. The imagery is transfixing, with some fantastic shots of some of the most visually stunning landscapes found anywhere in North America.

Accelerated Moments (Timelapse) from Sean Goebel on Vimeo.

Video: A Line in the Sand

This video comes our way from Our Canyon Lands, a nonprofit that is working to preserve and protect the public lands of the American West, particularly those around Canyonlands National Park in Utah, which is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in all of North America. The stylized animation that make up this clip help to deliver the message that public lands are being threatened by outside interests, and unless something is done, we could use lose some amazing wilderness areas. While the imagery is definitely dramatic, and a bit over the top, it still hammers home the point. We must do something to ensure that these lands exist for future generations to enjoy too. We must draw a line in the sand.

A Line in the Sand from Our Canyon Lands on Vimeo.

Video: Unicycling Moab

We all know that Moab is one of the best mountain biking destinations in the world, but when we say that, we're usually referring to the two-wheeled kind. In this video, we get to see some daring unicyclists take to the famous Moab trails to give it a go. The results are about as exciting as you would imagine. I think I'd have enough problems with two tires. Just one seems crazy. Enjoy!