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In WideWorld This Week Aron Ralston And 127 Hours That Changed His Life; Jimmy Chin Talks Photography And We Visit An Eco-Lodge In Ecuador

November 18, 2010 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

Three great stories of adventure and travel to raise the spirits and provide inspiration

London, UK, November 18, 2010 — Three great stories of adventure and travel to raise the spirits and provide inspiration: Aron Ralston’s incredible story asks real questions about what we humans are capable of; Jimmy Chin has literally put his life on the line in his quest to make the ultimate extreme sports photograph; and on a slightly different tack, indigenous Ecuadorians are saving their environment through eco-tourism.

127 Hours in the life of Aron Ralston:
In 2003, Aron Ralston went hiking in Utah, but climbing down a narrow slot in Blue John Canyon, a boulder became dislodged, crushing his right forearm and pinning it against the wall. For five and a half days, he struggled to get free until he was forced to do the unthinkable: One hundred and twenty seven hours into his ordeal he amputated his own arm. British filmmaker Danny Boyle has chronicled the events that day in a new film, 127 hours. This week, Ralston tells WideWorld his incredible story of survival.

Hands on with Chin:
This week WideWorld ( http://www.wideworldmag.com ) sent US writer Nicolette Mallow to Washington D.C., to meet 37-year-old National Geographic photographer and explorer Jimmy Chin. Chin is a sponsored athlete for North Face and in his career has photographed climbers thousands of feet up in the air, glued to ice-capped mountains and with storm clouds billowing in the distance. WideWorld also discovered he has an outstanding ability to capture shadows and light, sunrises and sunsets and nature at its most breathtaking.

An Amazon eco-adventure:
Eco-tourism is going from strength to strength; from hotel construction to how the fish are caught for tourists’ dinner. But the Sani Lodge resort in Ecuador is taking environmental thinking one step further. The whole business is run by a village of indigenous Kichwa, and with the help of visiting tourists, they’re managing to save the surrounding forests.

For more adventure, outdoor and offbeat travel stories free online, please visit http://www.WideWorldmag.com

About WideWorld Magazine:
Established in May 2009, WideWorld ( http://www.wideworldmag.com ) is a leading online magazine focused on adventure travel, extreme sports, incredible real-life expeditions and breathtaking experiences. Rubbing shoulders with living legends like Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Bear Grylls, and reporting from the ocean depths to the highest peak, WideWorld is a must-see portal to adventure that reaches thousands of readers every week.

WideWorld magazine is owned by media start-up Outlaw Publishing and run by respected travel journalists and award-winning designers. WideWorld is proud to work alongside Wardour & Oxford.
http://www.wideworldmag.com

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells, Director
SPA Communications Limited
1 – 3 Lime Hill Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1LJ UK
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
+44 (0) 7900 302102
http://www.spacomms.co.uk

Travel

It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld Magazine

October 29, 2010 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld magazine, with stories of bold and brilliant adventurers as they cross Iceland on foot, sail the Northwest Passage in an open boat, and navigate three continents in 13 days.

London, UK, October 28, 2010 — It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld magazine, with stories of bold and brilliant adventurers as they cross Iceland on foot, sail the Northwest Passage in an open boat, and navigate three continents in 13 days.

This week, it’s all about the adventures at WideWorld magazine: audacious, bold and brilliant. WideWorld regular reporter, Alastair Humphreys, tells of his attempt to cross Iceland by foot and packraft, learning a few lessons in self-sufficiency in the process.

WideWorld also publishes the incredible story of two hardy men who sailed the Northwest Passage – in an open boat. Completing their 1500-mile, 60-day journey at the appropriately named Resolute Bay, this story has to be read to be believed.

In the news, WideWorld covers a new attempt to beat the record time for a journey between London and Cape Town. In the cramped conditions of a Range Rover Discovery, three men face 10,000 miles, 21 countries and 3 continents – all in under 13 days 8 hours 48 minutes! Enjoy Adventure Week.

All these stories and more are available free online at http://www.wideworldmag.com today.

About WideWorld Magazine:
Established in May 2009, WideWorld is a leading online magazine focused on adventure travel, extreme sports, incredible real-life expeditions and breathtaking experiences. Rubbing shoulders with living legends like Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Bear Grylls, and reporting from the ocean depths to the highest peak, WideWorld is a must-see portal to adventure that reaches thousands of readers every week.

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells, Director
SPA Communications Limited
London, UK
+44 (0) 7900 302102
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
http://www.spacomms.co.uk

Travel

WideWorld Magazine Announces Its 15 Hottest Buys This Winter

October 27, 2010 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

WideWorld’s perfect guide to the best winter gear. “Buy now and avoid the seasonal scrum,” says Gabrielle Nathan.

London, UK, October 27, 2010 — As the evenings draw in and the temperature starts to drop, it’s time to think of the best way to dress for warmth and style, as well as how to keep adventurous and outdoors-types entertained during long winters’ nights. Accordingly WideWorld has published its 15 hottest buys, so that readers can order early and avoid disappointment.

The list includes a top to tail guide to dressing for the weather: With a distinctly feminine slant (but not exclusively), WideWorld’s best to meet the cold includes boots, socks, parkas and headwear. All picked to keep the reader warm as toast and dry for the winter season.

WideWorld also picks the best tech and sports equipment to help the reader to make choices for skiing and staying fit, keep informed and also carry a veritable library about. WideWorld’s 2010 Winter gear guide, by Gabrielle Nathan is available free online today at http://www.wideworldmag.com/features/2010-winter-gear-guide.

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells, Director
SPA Communications Limited
London, UK
+44 (0) 7900 302102
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
http://www.spacomms.co.uk

Entertainment

WideWorld Magazine talks to Scott Woodward, Adventure Photographer

October 7, 2010 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

In addition to a way with cameras, a deep sense of wonder and adventure are essential to create compelling adventure images like photographer Scott Woodward.

Tunbridge Wells, UK, October 07, 2010 — Leading adventure photographer, Scott Woodward said his father instilled in him the important things in life at an early age; like how to work a camera, how to compose a photograph and a profound sense of wonder and adventure. He also told his son, “If you never go, you’ll never know.” Lessons and advice, Scott says, that have made him the photographer he is today.

Voted “One of Asia’s Finest Photographers” by Nikon, Scott Woodward’s images have appeared in National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, GQ and Travel + Leisure. In WideWorld Magazine this week, Scott discusses the things that inspire him, from photographic kit and gadgets, to books, films, music and extreme sports. He talks about his heroes as well as the places he’s visited in his search to create original and special photographs. Scott Woodward’s story is available free online at http://www.wideworldmag.com/features/scott-woodward-adventure-photographer.

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells
Spa Communications
1 – 3 Lime Hill Road
Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1LJ, United Kingdom
07900 302102
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
http://www.spacomms.co.uk