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Jim & Lou Whittaker, Mountain Climbing Legends
Ed Viesturs joins his life-long friends and mentors Jim & Lou Whittaker. The Whittaker brothers are true mountain climbing legends. Jim Whittaker was the first American to summit Everest in the face of extreme adversity. Lou Whittaker led the first A
Jul 23, 2009 in The Summit with Ed Viesturs (7 Comments)
Jim Mora, Head Coach of the Seattle Seahawks
Ed Viesturs joins friend (& aspiring climber) Jim Mora, Head Coach of the Seattle Seahawks. In a wide-ranging interview, Ed & Jim discuss the parallels between mountain climbing & football, including physical & mental training, the climb towards...
Jul 23, 2009 in The Summit with Ed Viesturs
(2007) Birds of Prey World Cup Highlights
The 2007 Birds of Prey World Cup men's ski races at Beaver Creek were, like others before them, full of surprises. Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht walked away with two gold medals, American Steven Nyman landed in second place in the downhill race and the Austrians, as they've been known to do, made their mark in a big way.
Dec 26, 2007 in Video (1 Comments)
snowPRO: Tamara McKinney
One of the most successful women in U.S. skiing Tamara McKinney talked to Plum while she was in town for the Janss race. She discusses her background and what it takes to be the best in the world.
Apr 4, 2008
Spelling Champ Anna Hughes
14-year old spelling whiz chats with John Clese on the MorningNoon&Night show.
Jun 9, 2008
Kayak Fishing
Jump in your kayak, head out on the water and cast your line. It's time to go kayak fishing.
Jul 4, 2008 in We Live Here
Klaus Obermeyer
Klaus Obermeyer, the genius and inspiration behind the Obermeyer clothing line, talks about his early history in Vail, his first pairs of skis and the birth of his clothing line.
Dec 5, 2007 in Masters
Jeb Conquers Imogene Pass
Running the 17+mile Imogene Pass in under five hours? No prob, says jovial host Jeb Berrier. Watch as he tackles the infamous Imogene Pass race from Ouray to Telluride.
Oct 27, 2008
Mountain Life With Antoine Savelli
Antoine Savelli, a local alpinist, describes his love for all things related to the mountains and nature, and tells Plum why he chose to merge his life with the sport of alpinism.
Apr 24, 2008 in Masters
The 2008 Hawaiian Nationals Telemark Challenge at Bald Mountain
Director Danny Walton guides us through the 2008 Hawaiian Nationals Telemark Challenge, the oldest, continually run ski race in America. 2008 marked the 28th year of the Hawaiian Nationals Challenge. The Hawaiian Nationals is always one of the most entertaining races held on Baldy each year. Blue skies, crazy costumes, & some great racing made the 2008 event a huge success. The 2009 Hawaiian Nationals Telemark Challenge will be taking place Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5. Head out to Baldy for what is sure to be an entertaining time.
Apr 18, 2008
Unlimited Adventures: Michael Brown
Adventure filmmaker Michael Brown talks about his start as a filmmaker, his company, Serac Adventure Films, and their mission to celebrate the human spirit through film. Michael Brown spoke at Donovan Pavilion as part of Vail Symposium's Unlimited Adventures series.
Feb 19, 2008 in Video
Robyn Moreno Ice Skates at Buckskill
Robyn Moreno heads out to the ice to explore the newly reopened Buckskill Winter Club.
Jan 14, 2009 in Video
Wounded Warrior Water Sports
For five days this summer, Sun Valley Adaptive Sports hosted disabled war veterans at Pettit Lake for a variety of water sports. The goal of the program was to remove these veterans from their daily routine and help them restore, rehabilitate and reconnect to their lives and family. Executive Director Tom Iselin and a number of Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans discuss the importance of the program and their personal goals for the week.
Aug 27, 2008
Mountain Tips: Riding the Halfpipe
Freeskier Megan Gunning gave Plum some tips on halfpipe skiing before dropping into the pipe at the 2008 U.S. Freeskiing Open at Copper Mountain, Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2008. Take her tips to heart ... Megan went on to finish seventh in the finals.
Mar 21, 2008 in Video
Honda Session Slopestyle
The Honda Session Slopestyle event rocked Vail in early February 2008, boasting an 80-foot jump, Chas Guldemond's 1440 and yes, fire balls. Get caught up in the oohs and ahhs. It's magical.
Feb 25, 2008 in Video
Chefs You Should Know: Kelly Liken, Clay Conley & Jake Linzinmeir
It's no secret that Plum markets are the home to some of the finest Food & Wine Festivals (Aspen Classic, Bon Appetit, SoBe) in the country, featuring some of the most renown chefs in the world. But our Plum communities are also home to some of the highest caliber culinary talent. These are the chefs you should know...
Aug 31, 2009 | 1 comment(s)
Plum June Photo Contest Winners
Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to this month's winners: Howard Chesin, Julie O'Connor & Greg Hinson. See the winning photos!
Jul 14, 2009 | 1 comment(s)
Ocean Fishing 101: Why Ocean Fish?
When fishing, the angler’s surroundings provide much of the enjoyment. Fly fishers love the mountains and the rivers that carve through them. Bass fishers love sprawling lakes and a day on their boat. Ocean fishermen love the ocean.
Jul 8, 2009
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