Tag: Extreme Sports

New Record Big Wave Surfed

McNamara surfed another giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal last Monday, Jan. 28th after breaking the record for surfing the biggest wave ever ridden (78ft) in 2011 also at Nazaré.

McNamara-surfed-another-giant-wave-in-Nazaré-PortugalAccording to The Guardian, his friend Mennie said that “Everything was perfect, the weather, the waves,”. And added “Cotty and I surfed two big waves of about 60ft and then, when Garrett was ready came a canyon wave of over 90ft. The jet ski was the best place to see him riding the biggest wave I’ve ever seen. It was amazing. Most people would be scared but Garrett was controlling everything in the critical part of the wave. It was an inspiring ride by an inspiring surfer.”

McNamara also shared his enthusiasm at Twitter by writing “Thank you for all your support. It means the world to me. Today was an awesome day and so fun to be out there.”

Check the video of McNamara’s deed. Although not complete – yet – it’s quite impressive to see how can someone face such a huge wall of water and live to tell the experience!

via McNamara surfed another giant wave in Nazaré, Portugal – All About Portugal.

Mt. Everest – In Incredible Composite Detail

This gigapixel image of the Khumbu glacier was captured by David Breashears during the spring of 2012, from the Pumori viewpoint near Mount Everest. The Khumbu Icefall is clearly visible here, and one can easily see the hustle and bustle of Everest Base Camp below.

EverestClick the image to enter gigapixel navigation, then use the controls at the bottom of the screen to zoom and pan and find climbers on the glacier and around the base camp tents, which will give you perspective on the scale of what you are viewing.

via Khumbu Glacier – Mt. Everest – The Glaciers of the Himalayas.

Amazing Wingsuit Video Flying Through The Dolomite Mountains

Wingsuit Video Flying Through The Dolomites

Be sure to click in the bottom-right-hand corner of the screen, so you can enjoy this amazing  HD experience in full screen, following Wingsuit Flyers through the Dolomite Mountains. Start by clicking  on the under-lined title, on top of this picture.  Thanks to old friend Jeanne Bahnson for posting this video from her son Noah, seen in the Red & Black flight suit.

Mount Everest-360 panorama view from summit

This fullscreen panorama was published in connection with the 50 year anniversary in May 2003, for the first who reached the top of Everest.50 years ago May 29 1953 The top of Mount Everest was reached for the first time by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.Since then 1.200-1.500 has climbed the top. Nobody knows the exact number. More than 140 climbers died on the way.On May 24, 1989 the Australian photographer and mountaineer Roderick Mackenzie reached the summit. He was no 271 since 1953He made which as far as I know is the only 360 degree panorama From the top. Thanx to Mike Douso

via Mount Everest-Monte Everest -360 panorama view from summit – Climbing Mt Everest – Nepal Trekking-panoramic photo from top of Mont Everest.

In massive Tahitian waves, the most incredible day of surfing ever?

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Waves at Teahupoo, which break over an extremely shallow reef, were peaking at 25-plus feet. What makes this break unique is the incredible thickness of the waves and the resulting force that smashes a nasty wipe-out into a shallow coral reef.