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The Video Round Up April 16th 2016
The Video Round Up is a new series highlighting videos and multimedia content that caught our eyes. Getting stoked on travel, good food, and extreme sports is best when shared with friends, so we’ll be posting a bi-weekly series on our favorite videos we find from every corner of the web. Have a tip or some awesome footage? Shoot an email to support@themanual.com

The Grailer Games

Have you ever wanted to unleash your inner Indiana Jones, but without the annoying college lectures and having to deal with Shia Labeouf? The Grailer Games, a new competitive treasure hunting adventure race launching this fall, will help you unleash your archaeological ambitions. Top teams will split a prize pot of up to one million dollars. Beware though, this race is right in our Rocky Mountain backyard, and we’re already putting together a crack team of adventurers to claim in the prize. We’ll see you in September if you want to take us on.

Utah's $1,000,000 Treasure Hunting Competition - GRAILER

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Singletrack Switzerland: Jungfrau

In the shadow of famed mountains like the Jungfrau and the Eiger, Grindelwald, Switzerland is a peerless adventure basecamp. The alpine climbing and skiing communities both have storied heritage in the region, but mountain biking is really just kicking off. The potential for long descents within view of the Eiger Nordwand and small mountain community living has us wishing for a long week in Grindelwald soon.

Undiscovered Singletrack Glory In The Shadow of the Eiger - Singletrack Switzerland Jungfrau

Find Your Water: An Artist’s Frontier

For generations, fly fishing has been an escape and way to reconnect with nature for Americans. Redington’s Find Your Water series tells individual stories of fly fishing and how it connects us to our publics lands and to each other. The first episode of Season Two tracks artist Josh DeSmit as he catches trout and finds inspiration for his painting.

Find Your Water: Season 2, Episode 1: An Artist's Frontier

Human Nature 4k

Apres Visuals put together an absolutely stunning reel of footage for this short feature. If ever you needed some inspiration to pack up and head out for a long vacation of exploring the Mountains and Deserts of the Intermountain West, this is it.

Human Nature 4K

Photo Courtesy of Teton Gravity Research

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Our Favorite Videos For The Week
the video round up april 2nd 2016

The Video Round Up is a new series highlighting videos and multimedia content that caught our eyes. Getting stoked on travel, good food, and extreme sports is best when shared with friends, so we’ll be posting a bi-weekly series on our favorite videos we find from every corner of the web. Have a tip or some awesome footage? Shoot an email to support@themanual.com
Life Beyond Walls: Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands are one of the last real tropical paradises that haven't been spoiled by over development. Any trip there is unique, and with restrictions on travel and environmental impacts, it's probably a once in a lifetime experience. For a small crew of surfers with Smith Optics, the combination of wildlife and perfect swell makes for some stunning visuals.
Life Beyond Walls: Galapagos
Salomon Running TV: Trail Dog
Of all the lessons that dogs can teach us, pure unadulterated happiness is by far the best. Your dog doesn't care how much money you make, how many friends you have, or how far you make it up the mountain. He is simply excited that you chose to spend time with him, even if it's the same Saturday morning run that you've been doing together for years. French runner Gaëtan Ugnon-Fleury's two dogs Pépite and Jolyn know this secret to happiness. Take five minutes out of your day to get a lesson from these four-legged experts.
Trail Dog - Salomon Running TV Season 05 Episode 02
Get Vertical
One of our very favorite mountain brands, Salewa, was born in the alps. This summer they are hosting a competition to share their vertical heritage with some of their customers. If you've ever dreamed of big wall climbing, via ferrata navigation, or driving steep mountain passes, this is the basecamp experience you've been waiting for.
SALEWA Get Vertical Summer 2016 - Official Teaser
Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus
Since we constantly haul cameras, GPS, and other electronics into the backcountry, we're big believers in portable power. Goal Zero launched their completely redesigned Nomad 7 Plus solar panel this week, and we couldn't be more excited. It features improved internals allowing you to directly charge your phone from the panel, cutting out a battery in between. It also has a power flow indicator, detachable kickstand, and hard points to attach to your pack, so you can get the most out of your portable power.
Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel
Singletrack Switzerland: Verbier
You might remember the first episode of Singletrack Switzerland from the Round Up a couple weeks ago. We didn't think we'd find a more gorgeous place to ride than the terrain around Zermatt, but we're happy to be wrong. The BMC and Teton Gravity team explored the bike parks and steep descents around this classic mountain town and we're going through some serious trail envy. if you're smart, then you're already planning your next summer vacation with a long stop in Verbier.
Freeriding Bottomless Trails In The Heart of the Alps – Singletrack Switzerland Verbier

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The Video Round Up: March 5th 2016
Video Round Up March 5th 2016

The Video Round Up is a new series highlighting videos and multimedia content that caught our eyes. Getting stoked on travel, good food, and extreme sports is best when shared with friends, so we’ll be posting a bi-weekly series on our favorite videos we find from every corner of the web. Have a tip or some awesome footage? Shoot an email to support@themanual.com

Diamondback Level Link
It's no secret that we're fans of Diamondback, especially after rolling one of their fat bikes all winter. This past week they launched their new full-suspension mountain technology, Level Link. Utilizing a unique geometry that stacks the suspension pivot points above the bottom bracket, it isolates pedal movement so you'll be more efficient on the uphill. Of course that means more time ripping downhill singletrack. Look for the Catch and Release models to hit the market soon.
Diamondback Level Link

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The Video Round Up: February 14th 2016
The Video Round Up

The Video Round Up is a new series highlighting videos and multimedia content that caught our eyes. Getting stoked on travel, good food, and extreme sports is best when shared with friends, so we’ll be posting a bi-weekly series on our favorite videos we find from every corner of the web. Have a tip or some awesome footage? Shoot an email to support@themanual.com

Just Passing Through: Bali
For a little travel inspiration - and to remind us that spring is finally coming - Reef Sandals just launched their first episode of the Just Passing Through series. Reef athletes are constantly discovering new countries, crissing time zones, and passing through new locales. In this first episode, they track surfer Rob Machado as he explores the island of Bali in Indonesia.
Just Passing Through Bali: Episode 1
Zion 8k
Zion is one of our favorite National Parks. From death defying canyoneering and hiking routes, to pristine waterfalls and pools, it is truly an oasis for adventure in the Southwest desert. Whether you are a desert rat who makes a pilgrimage every year, or debating your first trip, this short video (shot in ultra high 8k hi-def!) will leave you inspired to explore the red rock canyon country.
ZION 8K
Arc'teryx Presents: WKND
Too often we get caught up in the idea that a real adventure takes months of planning and then days or travel. Arc'teryx's new video WKND reminds us that there is adventure to be had right out your back door. We don't all have the Rockies of British Columbia within a short drive of the office, but with a little research and exploration, finding a weekend "micro-adventure" between your daily 9-5 grind should be up on your bucket list.
Arc'teryx presents: WKND
Distiller's List: MTN MIX
Last year the team at Distiller's List gave us their holiday picks for good booze. This time around, they've crafter a series of "MTN Mix" recipes for a twist on some of our favorite drinks. Our favorite is the Bumps-a-rita, a clever, ski culture infused margarita. If you could have a couple waiting at the lodge for us at the end of the day, we'd appreciate it.
MTN MIX | Bumps-A-Rita | Dec 2015
MTN MIX | Daff-uiri | Dec 2015
Mtn MIX | Bowl•Vardier

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