Tag: mountains

81-Year-Old Stranded in Car by Snowstorms in CA Mountains for Week Survives on Croissants, Snow—Rescued

It had already been four days since anyone had heard from Joe Jouret’s 81-year-old brother. His departure down a mountain pass in California was followed by a series of winter storms in the area, and a search and rescue operation began. After almost a week, an H80 search helicopter spotted what looked like a “rock”…


Towards Tibet | Tough Rides Season 1 Ep4

After Ryan recovers from the worst motorcycle fall he’s ever had, the Pyle brothers aim for Tibet on the G219 highway, passing mountains and lakes, including one of the most holy places in Asia, Lake Manasarovar. …


Phonm Penh: The Origins of Angkor | Arkeo Ep15 | Documentary

In the mountains of Cambodia, 50 kilometers from Angkor and its famous temples, archaeologist Jean-Baptiste Chevance tirelessly excavates the remains of Mahendraparvata, another vast ancient Khmer city. …


Actor Julian Sands Missing in Southern California Mountains

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.—Actor Julian Sands, star of several Oscar-nominated films including “A Room With a View,” has been missing for five days in the Southern California mountains, where he was hiking, authorities said Wednesday. Sands, 65, was reported missing Friday on a trail on Mt. Baldy, San Bernardino County sheriff’s spokeswoman Gloria Huerta said. Search…


Lalibela: The Legend | Arkeo Ep5 | Documentary

A small town lost in the Ethiopian mountains, Lalibela, has attracted tens of thousands of Orthodox pilgrims every year for the past 800 years. They come to visit one of the 12 rock-hewn churches, listed as world heritage by UNESCO. …


Johnny Strange: Born to Fly | Documentary

This film is only available in the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Mexico, Ireland, Canada, and Australia because of territorial licensing. Follow this adventurer’s journey from the world’s highest mountains to one of the most dangerous sports—and the dramatic turn of events leading up to his final jump. …


Seasons of the Sierra | Documentary

Experience the spectacular seasons of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in this three-hour film. From vast swaths of colorful aspens to sparkling wildflower meadows, “Seasons of the Sierra” showcases the stunning beauty of the Range of Light. An ambient nature film. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.”…


Couple Leave the City and Transition to a Homestead Life in the Mountains to Live Intentionally

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, a couple from a city in Southern California gained a new perspective on life and began to question their lifestyle. They then made the huge decision to move to the mountains of North Carolina for a more intentional life. Six years on, they are growing their own food, homeschooling their…


Elevate Your Vacation in a Mountain Town

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Fresh air, cool temperatures and outdoor adventure combine to lure families to mountain towns. Here are five to consider: Big Sky, Montana Sample life under big Western skies in this scenic town where hiking, biking and fly-fishing provide an active cornerstone for a family’s mountain vacation. Kids can up…


Can You Spot the Snow Leopard Cub Perfectly Camouflaged Beside Its Mom in This Himalayan Landscape Photo?

You won’t have to brave unforgiving terrain and high altitudes to enjoy breathtaking Himalayan landscapes—one wildlife photographer from Nepal is capturing that regal beauty on his camera for the world to marvel at. Born and raised amidst that region, Tashi Rapte Ghale grew to love photography by practicing on old-model cameras, before later purchasing his…