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Aline’s Story behind: “a land shaped by women”
„Ich habe für mich entschieden, dass ich bei diesem Thema nicht auf aggressive Art und Weise etwas zu ändern versuche. Aber ich werde bestimmt auch niemandem einen Gefallen tun, und damit aufhören weiterzukämpfen, oder damit aufhören, laut zu sein.“
“a land shaped by women” (Trailer)
The movie is an inspirational depiction of a journey across Iceland – a country with a rich history in gender equality – where the 2 Freeride World Champions Aline Bock and Anne-flore Marxer explore the country in a van through the adventure sports they are passionate about: snowboarding & surfing.
The Story
With a loud roar, huge masses of water – the Gulfoss Waterfall are hurled into the depths. And right in front, an amazing lush green trail. Exploring this landscape by bike is much more impressive than this 1/200th of a second.
The Photographer
Bastian Morell
Born on 19 January 1984 in Hamburg. Residence: Burgberg in Allgäu. At the age of 18, I moved from the flat area of Porta Westfalica in northern Germany to the mountains. There I began an apprenticeship as an energy-tech engineer in Oberstdorf, a town in the Allgäu region of southern Germany. The endless opportunities for mountain sports. were the main reason I chose Oberstdorf and I quickly made connections in the local Allgäu sports scene of mountain running, climbing, snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking.
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The Story
It was very early in the morning. The sun hadn’t even really set before it reappeared over the horizon. A warm cup of tea, the endless expanse of the view, and the first warming rays of the sun are a great reward for the short, cool night.
The Photographer
Bastian Morell
Born on 19 January 1984 in Hamburg. Residence: Burgberg in Allgäu. At the age of 18, I moved from the flat area of Porta Westfalica in northern Germany to the mountains. There I began an apprenticeship as an energy-tech engineer in Oberstdorf, a town in the Allgäu region of southern Germany. The endless opportunities for mountain sports. were the main reason I chose Oberstdorf and I quickly made connections in the local Allgäu sports scene of mountain running, climbing, snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking.
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7 tips on how to pitch a tent
We love camping! You too? We have a few useful advices for you on how to chose the right campground and on how to pitch a tent. Sit back, relax and enjoy some fantastic timelapses from Iceland, Greenland and the Himalayas.
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Explore Scotland: Sail & Climb the Outer Hebrides – Part 1 “The most remote pub on mainland Britain”
Europe, a continent viewed as the centre of the universe is, in fact, an offshoot of Asia. Great Britain, former centre of the world’s largest empire, lies on the outskirts of Europe. The Old Forge, a pub on Scotland’s Knoydart peninsula, can only be reached on foot or by boat.
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Vertriders in Namibia – Social Project Ben Bike
Bikes for a better life: simple words that describe the simple yet impressive community program, BEN Namibia.
Burning Mountains: Mountain Biking in Namibia
Mountain Biking Extreme: Follow the Vertriders on their unconventional trails through Namibia, a wide open land of extreme harshness and surreal rocks…
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The Story
OK, it’s the most famous glacier in the world. You can’t expect solitude here; every fifteen minutes a busload of tourists is released in the direction of the viewing platforms. And yet the sight of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia with its 4-km wide and 60 m high escarpment has something touching, something incomprehensible about it. It is a natural spectacle that takes your breath away and that instinctively describes the relationship between man and nature. Humility and tranquil joy of existence seizes every viewer.
The Photographer
Ralf Gantzhorn was born in 1964, holds a M.S. in Geology – and has even worked as a geologist (as an independent consultant in the contamination sector). He has been climbing since 1983 and working as a photographer since 1985. As a northern German, he is always torn between the far too distant mountains and the fresh sea air, but he’s found a compromise in Scandinavia, Scotland and Patagonia (where he has now spent over three years). He enjoys organizing trips in areas where unfamiliar vistas – which haven’t already been photographed 1000 times – lure from every corner. He often experiences his images as far too static, but then is pleased with the abundance of triangles in the structure and the fantastic light.
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The Story
The picture was taken on the summit of Marmolada after an ascent of the Vinatzer/Messner on the south wall. We didn’t reach the summit until 10:00 p.m. so we bivouacke (planned) there. We woke up to this riot of color …
The Photographer
Ralf Gantzhorn was born in 1964, holds a M.S. in Geology – and has even worked as a geologist (as an independent consultant in the contamination sector). He has been climbing since 1983 and working as a photographer since 1985. As a northern German, he is always torn between the far too distant mountains and the fresh sea air, but he’s found a compromise in Scandinavia, Scotland and Patagonia (where he has now spent over three years). He enjoys organizing trips in areas where unfamiliar vistas – which haven’t already been photographed 1000 times – lure from every corner. He often experiences his images as far too static, but then is pleased with the abundance of triangles in the structure and the fantastic light.
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