Base Camp Magazine

27/03/2022

A worthy film to watch this year.

Today is my birthday and what better way is it to bring you my pilot documentary "Last of the Wild" with Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones)! Please share, comment, and spread the short film!

Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7JuSdtjj_E&t=6s

Last of the Wild - pilot documentary follows adventurer Fredrik Sträng together with actor Kristofer Hivju as they explore how Whanganui River became the first river in the world to be granted legal personhood status. The news was met with tears — it reflected over 160 years of fighting for recognition of the rights of the river.

Only 23 % of wilderness remains on earth. Due to human impact, it may soon be gone. Can granting mountains, forests, and rivers legal personhood push companies, legislators, and governments to protect the last of the wild?

Our ambition with Last of the Wild is to make several more and longer documentaries therefore we are looking for investors and publishers who want to be part of this timely and urgent journey.

Vision statement
To save the last wilderness before it’s gone forever – a prerequisite for storing carbon, securing biodiversity, restoring balance to the biome – and reclaiming beauty to the planet.

Mission
To protect one wilderness area after another by establishing sanctuaries–free zones from human impact and where nature can roam freely.

Why?
Why we are doing this? That’s like asking, why do you love your mother? We come from mother nature, we are totally dependent on nature and our survival as a species relies explicitly on operational ecological functions.

As President Lyndon B. Johnson said: "We must leave future generations a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning."

Story by Fredrik Sträng
Production Von Film

08/11/2021

Sometimes you have to take a break to regroup.

23/05/2021

K2 Expedition 2021cancelled
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Our K2 expedition of 2021 will be postponed for 2022. Recently Pakistan published its guidelinefor tourist visiting in Pakistan and going through the guidelines, we made our conclusion to cancel our expedition in Pakistan for 2021.We are sorry to all our staff and porters in Pakistan, clients and friends . This is also a good opportunity for our Pakistani climber brother to show who they are and what they can do on mountains.

26/01/2021

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20/07/2020

Whatever it is that you want to do, just start doing it! This week is the week!

19/07/2020

Some beautiful cool pictures for these hot days.

Here are 14 mountain photos for winter climbing motivation some of you may need as the season approaches. Lax your boredom for a bit and enjoy these amazing shots from around the world. Check out s…

18/07/2020

If you plan a longer hiking trip, don't forget to check out this portable campfire.
🔥It was very easy to light the fire and it spread in a matter of seconds.
🔥And it was very easy to use in general!

Our team wrote a Radiate Portable Campfire review after testing the product on a winter ridge hike and determined it was a must-have outdoor product for the season. We searched around for options …

17/07/2020

Climbing is an expensive hobby. And in the beginning, it can be hard to purchase everything all at once and pay for permits, travel and all that good stuff. To start, you can try a mix of buying and renting while you gather your final gear list. Read the advices from professional climbers!

Here’s an in-depth guide on how to buy climbing gear on a budget through outlets, discount stores, alternate market deals, gear rental shops and buying used gear.

16/07/2020

Leading up to an expedition is a stressful time, and even during the expedition, you’re faced with physical rigor and unimaginable requests of endurance from your body. But you wouldn’t have it any other way. Have you dealt with post-expedition depression? How did you get over it?

After the expedition, work on accepting that the expedition is over. The team is back home, the season has ended and you need to get back to your life and responsibilities.

15/07/2020

Everest may be on every mountaineer’s bucket list, but true mountaineers know the prize lies on the summit of K2, or Karakoram 2; the savage mountain, the brutal mountain, the “King of Mountains.” Why? Find out in this article!

Everest may be on every mountaineer’s bucket list, but true mountaineers know the prize lies on the summit of K2, or Karakoram 2, the King of Mountains; At just 800 ft. shorter than Everest, …

13/07/2020

Denali is the highest peak in North America and its name has been the source of much debate over the past four decades. Do you know what Denali means and who called it that?

Denali was first ascended in 1913. Back then, it was called Mount McKinley. But today, we know this majestic peak by its native name, Denali. This, however, did not come without a fight. Alaska beg…

13/07/2020

Do you agree with Walter Bonatti, that is a battle against oneself? He was an Italian climber, explorer and journalist. He pioneered little known and technically difficult climbs in the Alps, and .

11/07/2020

While western climbers are famed for their great feats, Sherpa climbers are some of the best. They have a natural ability to weather high-altitude oxygen levels and an almost unnatural ability to climb relatively effortlessly compared to western climbers. These are 4 of the world’s greatest Sherpa climbers who are still alive.

While western climbers are famed for their great feats, Sherpa climbers are some of the best, with a natural ability to weather high-altitude oxygen levels and an almost unnatural ability to climb …

10/07/2020

Amongst other things, sherpas set up the climbing routes for commercial expeditions each season. For example, they set the ladders that climbers need in order to get through the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest.
Did you meet any sherpas?

Sherpas, quite simply put, are the people of the mountains, a native Nepalese race of remote village people who have, over time, moved their settlements to elevated locations near the base of the H…

09/07/2020

Wendy Ong: My introduction to climbing came by way of ski mountaineering. Once the ropes started to come out, I figured it would be sensible for me to learn how to actually use this gear. I quickly got sucked into the world of Yosemite Valley rock climbing and other trad climbing areas in the Sierra Nevadas, Idaho, Wyoming, and British Columbia.
How did you start climbing?

“Certain that Bob had me, I unclipped from the anchors, leaned back – and then free-fell nearly 200 feet to the ground.” I kept telling myself, “Don’t close your eyes Wendy, don’t close…

08/07/2020

Alex has been the center of criticism for a long time from both the climbing and non-climbing communities. It’s never seemed to have made a difference in how he views his climbing. After all, a man who drops out of UC Berkeley to pursue climbing full-time isn’t someone who can easily be influenced by public opinion.
What do you think? He does it for attention or for passion?
Read more in the article below!

Alex Honnold, arguably the world’s greatest free climber and center of a climbing controversy, has been featured in a series of television specials profiling his epic achievements. In the Feb…

07/07/2020

What happened on K2 in the beginning of August of 2008 is one of the worst accidents and human disasters in the history of climbing. 11 people died, leaving many friends and family members behind. Fredrik recorded the journey with the ambition of making a documentary film about climbing one of the toughest mountains in the world.
Read here about Fredrik Strang's life, one of the survivors of this tragedy: https://bit.ly/FredrikStrang

The film captures the story of the 2008 tragedy on K2, and contains some of the most engaging life dramas that took place on the mountain during the 2008 sea...

06/07/2020

After an unfortunate expedition, Denis Urubko decides to end his mountaineering career. He leaves the scene with 22 ascents to 8000ers. In 2009, he completed the 14.8000ers without supplemental oxygen. His climbing career has seen him carve new routes on Broad Peak, Manaslu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Gasherbrum II, the latter two he achieved solo.
What's more important - health or success?

Denis Urubko is a stellar mountaineer and one of the most qualified candidates to succeed in a K2 Winter Ascent. His history attempting this feat on K2 goes back 17 years. Without a summit, he ends…

06/07/2020

Have a great week ahead and don't forget to take a break when you're tired or anxious!

05/07/2020

If you are doing some outdoor activities for your mental and or physical health, you might want to consider combining a lovely hike with the thrill of metal detecting. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/BCMhiking.

04/07/2020

Do you know what are Sherpa guides are?
Sherpas, quite simply put, are the “people of the mountains”, native Nepalese of remote village people who have, over time, moved their settlements to elevated locations near the base of the Himalayan Mountains.

Sherpas, quite simply put, are the people of the mountains, a native Nepalese race of remote village people who have, over time, moved their settlements to elevated locations near the base of the H…

03/07/2020

Do you agree with this statement?
The biggest mistake of mountaineers is setting out to find partners who they “think” will accept their lifestyle once they explain what they do for a living, instead of seeking partners who they know understand the lifestyle and already accept it.

In this Editor’s Note, we’re going to be candid and frank, we’re talking about mountaineering/climbing and why many sportsmen in this field have issues making their romantic relat…

02/07/2020

Do you know what high altitude sickness is and how can you treat it? Maybe it's time to read about this so you can know how to properly take care of it.

Here’s a list of the most common high altitude sicknesses, their treatment and prevention: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (H…

01/07/2020

When we think of Mont Blanc, we think of excellent climbing, amazing views and incredible snow-capped peaks. But few people know about the dark history of Mont Blanc and the once-thriving towns it destroyed in 1892. Read more about it in the article below.

When we think of Mont Blanc, we think of excellent climbing, amazing views and incredible snow-capped peaks, but little know about the dark history of Mont Blanc and the once-thriving towns it dest…

30/06/2020

Maybe some of you are still self-isolating, maybe some of you don't. Either way, don't stop dreaming of how this summer could have been. Maybe looking at photos from last holidays or plan the next trip will help. Or get inspired by this article: https://bit.ly/BCMselfisolation

30/06/2020

What a beautiful spot before a life-changing experience!

Happyness can be found in a cup of tea ☕😊

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29/06/2020

There's no denying it. Great things are really done when men and meet. You just need to want to see them.

28/06/2020

⛰️Did you know there are 13 volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest? And did you know you can hike, climb and ski on almost all of them? So, if you are from Washington, California or Oregon, you should definitely explore them.

If you’re looking to ride your first PNW volcano, there’s more to it than just having the will to do it. The right gear, training, prep and knowledge are key to getting out there safely…

27/06/2020

In September of 2019, Swedish scientists measured Mount Kebnekaise, the country’s tallest mountain and found that its glacier-covered southern peak is no longer the highest point in Sweden. Yeah...climate change is happening faster than we think.

Climate change is affecting the global landscape of mountains. Melting glaciers and the changing geography poses potential risks to climbers and the future of mountaineering. Global landscapes are …

26/06/2020

According to Conrad Anker, Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is “The definitive guide to climbing.” It has been hailed as the Bible of mountaineering.
We compiled a list with the best mountaineering books. Check it out: https://bit.ly/Mountbooks

“The definitive guide to mountains and climbing . . .”—Conrad Anker For nearly 60 years it’s been revered as the “bible” of mountaineering–and now it’s even ...

25/06/2020

Have you already been in a hiking trip? We are also preparing to go. Of course, respecting all the social distancing standards.
https://bit.ly/BCMhike

24/06/2020

It's time to get inspired by a great success climbing story. Moreover, about a courageous woman climber!

“Certain that Bob had me, I unclipped from the anchors, leaned back – and then free-fell nearly 200 feet to the ground.” I kept telling myself, “Don’t close your eyes Wendy, don’t close…

23/06/2020

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dolomites make up a vast mountain range in Northeastern Italy. They are a treasure for climbers and the scientific community.
Read more here to find out why: https://bit.ly/BCMdolomites

22/06/2020

John Muir was an early advocate for the of wilderness in the . He is known as the Father of the . Love nature and be more like mr. Muir.

21/06/2020

We definitely agree with Alex's words: "If there’s one thing I’ve learned from climbing over the years it that to improve in any way you have to get outside your comfort zone. For me that normally means climbing new styles or trying intimidating routes but sometimes getting outside of my comfort zone means having hard conversations or thinking about things that I would rather ignore."

20/06/2020

If you want to enjoy climbing and skiing for as much as possible, be respectful to nature! And practice these sports responsible.

https://basecampmagazine.com/2019/10/06/climate-change-affecting-mountains-melting-glaciers/

Climate change is affecting the global landscape of mountains. Melting glaciers and the changing geography poses potential risks to climbers and the future of mountaineering. Global landscapes are …

19/06/2020

What boots do you have? Leather or plastic boots? B2 or B3 boots? What about if you want to hike for a couple of days? La Sportiva or SCARPA?
Comment below what are your favorite boots, and we'll tell you ours.

Mountaineering boot grades can be tricky. This quick guide will help you better understand which boots should and can be used for certain activities, such as alpinism, mountain walking and mountain…

18/06/2020

A failed expedition can lead to post-expedition depression, feelings of inferiority and thoughts of quitting. It does not have to feel this way because all mountaineers had been through this.

A failed expedition can lead to post-expedition depression, feelings of inferiority and thoughts of quitting. It does not have to feel this way.

17/06/2020

Can you have them both? What do you think?

In this Editor’s Note, we’re going to be candid and frank, we’re talking about mountaineering/climbing and why many sportsmen in this field have issues making their romantic relat…

16/06/2020

Several good reading recommendations for this evening. And please tell us about your favorite.

These recommended mountaineering books for beginners comprise our collection of resources for those just starting out on their mountaineering adventures.