First Ascent kayakers Ben Stookesberry and Jesse Coombs will answer your questions and talk about expedition kayaking live on Twitter on Thursday, Aug. 26, at noon PST.
Ask questions to “@firstascent” on Twitter, and we and encourage you to follow the conversation by searching Twitter for “#kayakchat.” If you do not have a Twitter account, feel free to ask questions by emailing fasocial at eddiebauer dot com.
First Ascent’s Be First program is an opportunity to pursue your passion for adventure, to go for your summit—whatever that might be—and get sponsored to do it. The second round of applications to the Be First program is complete and many of our adventurers are either on their journeys or will head out soon. Read on for information and follow their journeys here on the Born Out There blog throughout the coming months. Read More…
Tagging jaguars in the Yucatan jungle, leading expeditions in the Northern Territory of Australia, cross-country skiing at the North Pole, and participating in archaeological digs in Cyprus are just days in the office for adventurer Richard Wiese.
A former Explorers Club president, Richard hosts a wealth of experiences as a journalist, scientist and television personality. Most recently, Richard traveled to Ethiopia for the highly acclaimed BBC and Discovery series, “Hottest Place on Earth.” On location, he attempted to extract fragments of DNA from molten lava to find evidence of microbial life. He’s also an accomplished mountaineer, having participated in the largest medical expedition ever conducted on Mt. Everest, achieving the first ascent of an unclimbed peak in the Wrangell Mountains of Alaska, and discovering 29 new life forms while doing research on Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Welcome, Richard! Look for his adventures coming soon on the Born Out There blog.
The spirit of adventure was alive and well in Telluride, Colorado over Memorial Day weekend. The Mountainfilm documentary film festival brought together a couple thousand people to watch films, discuss causes, and enjoy some amazing spring weather in a spectacular setting. The Eddie Bauer/First Ascent Airstream was a tremendous draw as it greeted people in the middle of the action on Main Street. The First Ascent adventurers and expedition kayakers also experienced an enthusiastic response at the premiere of their new movie, Hotel Charley V.5: First Descent, as a standing-room-only crowd assembled to watch it at the Elks Lodge in Telluride.
Stay tuned to Born Out There and our First Ascent Facebook page and Twitter as we make our way to Vail, Colorado, for the Teva Mountain Games this coming weekend!
Eddie Bauer/ First Ascent has partnered with Mountainfilm in Telluride again this year to celebrate the untamable spirit of adventure and raise awareness about issues that might threaten our planet. Mountainfilm in Telluride is an independent documentary film festival, but it’s also an “assembly of people who have come together to see what the human spirit can achieve,” according to the organizers. The May 28-31 event also includes a gallery walk, filmmaker Q&A sessions and book signings. The special focus for this year’s film programming is The Extinction Crisis Read More…
For the past year, in addition to partnering with some of the world’s best guides, Eddie Bauer and First Ascent have joined forces with some of the world’s most inspirational adventurers. Meet Jesse Coombs, Darin McQuoid and Ben Stookesberry, expedition kayakers, seeking first descents around the world. Travel with them in their new film, Hotel Charley Vol. 5 Read More…
First Ascent’s Be First program is an opportunity to pursue your passion for adventure, to go for your summit—whatever that might be—and get sponsored to do it. The first round of applications to the Be First program is complete and many of our adventurers are either on their journeys or will head out soon. We couldn’t be more excited! Read on for information about our round-one recipients. Then follow their journeys right here on the Born Out There blog throughout the coming months Read More…
If you love mountain sports and music (and we know all First Ascent fans do), then mark your calendar for the Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado June 3-6, 2010. Eddie Bauer is an official partner and will sponsor several sporting events at this year’s games, including the 10K Spring Runoff (presented by Eddie Bauer), the Bud Light Lime Kayak Pro Freestyle (presented by First Ascent), and a pair of First Ascent Stand Up Paddling Surf Cross and Surf Sprint events (presented by C4). First Ascent guides, Erik Leidecker and Peter Whittaker, Read More…
The First Ascent team is happy to announce that Eddie Bauer has been named to Outside magazine’s third annual “Best Places to Work” list. Eddie Bauer was ranked No. 19 out of 50 selected companies. The full list and related story will be published in the May issue of Outside magazine, available on newsstands April 13, 2010. Thanks to Outside for calling us out alongside so many other great outdoor brands.
Outside readers entered the Expedition of a Lifetime contest to win a five-day climbing expedition of Mt. Rainier with legendary guides, Ed Viesturs and Peter Whittaker plus First Ascent gear. Entrants were required to submit a 250-word, adventure resume, a 300-500 word essay describing why they qualify for the expedition of a lifetime, and a five minute video that demonstrated their thirst for adventure.
First Ascent would like to congratulate Sam Pannoni as the winner of the Eddie Bauer Expedition of a Lifetime contest. Outfitted in First Ascent gear, Sam will have the opportunity to make a five day Mt. Rainier Summit Climb with expert guides Ed Viesturs and Peter Whittaker Read More…
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