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Emotional journeys, incredible characters and epic expeditions – they’re all here in our features section.
Get inspired by the big projects or follow in the footsteps (and tread marks) of adventurers all over the world.
Story • Harry Lusted • Jul 16, 2020
The Gatekeeper of Mt. Kenya
Fear and rejection on Africa’s second highest mountain
Story • Aaron Gulley • Jul 14, 2020
The Lost Trails of Zagros: Mountain Biking in Iraqi Kurdistan
An exploration of the Zagros mountains of northern Iraq by mountain bike
Story • Tony Butt • Jul 03, 2020
Sacrificing Nature for Golf
The inherent dangers of over-riding nature’s defence systems
Story • Lena Drapella • Jun 26, 2020
Unlocked: Deep Water Soloing the Cliffs of Swanage
Lena Drapella, Tom Livingstone and Ben Corbey discovering the climbing potential of their backyards fresh out of lockdown
Story • David Pickford • Jun 18, 2020
Titan of the Caucasus
A photo essay from the ascent of Mount Elbrus
Story • Hannah Bailey • Jun 18, 2020
Learning the Lessons from Jeju with Filmmaker Nicole Gormley
Chatting connection to the ocean, filmmaking and time spent with the haenyao of South Korea
Story • Andreas B. Heide • Jun 12, 2020
Dancing with Orcas
The story of a passion for the ocean and three winters with killer whales in Arctic Norway
Story • Sam Hill • Jun 09, 2020
Disillusion in the High Atlas
Extreme weather and abandoned optimism in western Morocco.
Video • BASE editorial team • Jun 09, 2020
Inclusion, Bikes and Hand-Drawn Heroes
If you can’t find a hero, create your own
Story • Chris Hunt • Jun 03, 2020
Fen to Fell: Bikepacking from England’s Lowest to Highest Point
From Holme Fen, Cambridgeshire to Scafell, Cumbria
Interview • BASE editorial team • May 28, 2020
What Can Ocean Sailing Teach Us About Isolation?
A conversation with record breaking yachtswoman Pip Hare
Video • BASE editorial team • May 27, 2020
A Feather in the West
Discovering new sea cliff climbing routes on the small Irish island of Owey
Video • BASE editorial team • May 21, 2020
Into the Rift: The Story of the Atlas Mountain Race
Capturing the human drama set against an otherworldly landscape, Into the Rift is an in-depth look at a true cycling adventure.
Interview • Hannah Bailey • May 21, 2020
The BASE Interview #03: Marie-France Roy
Known for being one of the most stylish and versatile riders in international snowboarding.
Story • Will Appleyard • May 15, 2020
Deep Way Down
A diver’s journey into the beauty and mystery of the underwater world
Story • Fabian Buhl • Apr 28, 2020
Negotiating Ice and Thermals
Fabian Buhl climbs Cerro Torre and paraglides from the summit
Story • Steve Mclure • Apr 22, 2020
What It Means To Be A Climber In The Age Of COVID-19
Steve Mclure talks progression in climbing during the corona virus lockdown in the UK
