Climbing Mont Blanc Europe’s highest point to discover a solution to my problem of needing to bypass Libya It had always been my intention to make an ascent of Mont Blanc, France during my Alpine trek. It seemed a fitting thing to do – to walk from sea level to the…

Every serious rider knows what a bad day in the saddle feels like. Mountain biker, roadie or single speed racer, we’ve all been there. I have suffered on all types of bike, but nothing compares to the pain I went through on my first fat bike race. With the summer…

How to plan your first adventure race Have your typical running routes, biking paths, or paddling excursions gotten a little dull? Finished a marathon or century ride and looking for something a little more adventurous? Got some sporty and rough-and-tumble friends? If so, you might want to put your skills…

Voss in Norway comes alive for Ekstremsportveko Every year a small village in Norway called Voss becomes a hot destination for extreme sports enthusiasts from all over the world. Ekstremsportveko means “Extreme Sports Week” and this seven-day festival is one of the most exciting extreme sports events on the planet. What Happens…

Biking in Victoria, Australia. Road or Mountain? “We are heading to the Victorian High Country to ride this weekend. Want to come?” “Mountain bike or road?” That’s the big dilemma. Unless you have a bike trailer or a serious pro team roof rack system, you’re going to have to pick…

The ultimate bucket list with Robin Esrock We sat down with the bestselling travel author and National Geographic/OLN TV host Robin Esrock to talk all things travel and his latest project The Great Global Bucket List.  Rad Season: Hi Robin, tell us a bit about yourself Robin: I'm a somewhat…

Adventure Ziplining in Branson I glance down past my harness, boots and the industrial catwalk, to the tree canopy 70 feet below. The momentary disorientation is followed quickly by the high of adrenaline. The zipline in front of me looks exhilarating. I want to stop and savor the moment. But…

Several hundred metres above Lake Annecy in the French Alps Just about to settle down for the night – but I should emphasise that when I say I’m ‘above’ the lake I mean that quite literally. I’m perched on a ‘portaledge’, a device used by mountaineers to get a good…

Unique man powered actions sports events What is it about participating in unique action sports festivals that have you combining the power of nature with the strength of your own body to do? When muscle replaces motor, and you’re forced to rely on the elements to move forward. Maybe we…