A gifted artist and an intrepid explorer, Albert Bierstadt's panoramic paintings represent some of the earliest depictions of the majestic landscapes of the American West. He remains an inspirational figure for wilderness lovers.
A look back at the storied career of Sir Chris Bonington, Britain's greatest living mountaineer, revealing that behind all the victories and losses, all the highs and lows, there is one simple essence: a man who just loves to climb.
Australian novelist Tim Winton's 'Breath' is a masterful exploration of big wave surfing and nature’s destructive and beautiful power that still tops the pantheon of all-time great surfing books.