All year we scour the internet to find the bestÌýoutdoor videos, and hey,Ìýwe also make a lot of our own videos. For your viewing pleasure, here's a look back at the best of both in 2016—according to you.
1. How the Dutch Reach Could Save Lives
We asked our editors if they'd ever heard of the Dutch Reach (trust us, it’s not what you’re thinking). Watch to see how this simple technique may just save a cyclist's life.Ìý
2. Why You Should Bring Your Dog Mountain Biking
FlowÌýis a short film fromÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýthat follows Vermont-based rider Adam Morse and his dog Flow as they shred some localÌýsingletrack. If this video doesn't serve as proof thatÌýdogs make the best riding buddies, we're not sure what does. Follow more from Outdoor Gear ExchangeÌý.Ìý
3. A Simple Teardrop Trailer Is the Perfect ¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Vehicle
Rob Reeve of Denver, Colorado, is redefining what it means to keep it simple in the camper industry. His company Hiker Trailer produces lightweight, affordable teardrop trailers, packing in everything you need to experience the outdoors in an admittedly tiny space. At Overland Expo West, Reeve showed us Sarah Harris's custom 5-by-8 model trailer.
3. Actor Jason Momoa Talks Fatherhood, Climbing, and the Arts
Ìýis well-known for his rugged exterior inÌýGame of Thrones, but this film from Brian Andrew Mendoza andÌýÌýinvestigates the man's lesser-known role: a father.ÌýMomoaÌýcredits his mother for imparting her love of the arts and sport to him, and now heÌýaims to provide his children with theÌýsame foundation in an effort to developÌýtheir self-expression and creativity. “If I teach them to climb then they can push themselves to the limits; gracefully move through fear and doubt,” he says in the video. Follow more fromÌýMomoaÌýonÌýInstagramÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýCarharttÌý.
4. This is The Most Stunning Nature Video We've Ever Seen
Ìýgrew up exploring the mountains, valleys, and deserts of New Mexico and developed a passion for the outdoors, which he learned to share with others through photography. Now a director atÌý,Ìý Barker and crew recently set out on a series of production road trips to capture powerful images of the natural world that would remind us all of our connection to the environment. The resulting film,ÌýHuman Nature 4K, honestly left us speechless after we first watched it—it'sÌýthat stunning. You can followÌý´¡±è°ùè²õÌý³Õ¾±²õ³Ü²¹±ô²õ onÌýInstagramÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý´¡³¾´Ç²ÔÌýµþ²¹°ù°ì±ð°ùÌý.
5. A Step-By-Step #Vanlife Build
With the proliferation of #VanlifeÌýcomes a range of vehicle builds.ÌýFor less than a thousand dollars,Ìý's road team JessÌýDaddioÌýand AdamÌýRittertheyÌýupgraded their 2008 FordÌýEconolineÌýwith a savvy system of space-saving storage, wire-free lighting, and eco-friendly power. In this video, they share their 10-day process step-by-step.ÌýFrom the coast of the Carolinas to Colorado and back, Adam and Jess will be representingÌýÌýand its sister publicationÌýÌýat 20 outdoor events.ÌýYou can follow Live ¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Play on FacebookÌýÌýand on InstagramÌý.ÌýYou can followÌýBlue Ridge OutdoorsÌýon FacebookÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýElevation OutdoorsÌý.Ìý
6. This Vintage Ad from PolerStuff Would Make Richard Simmons Proud
This commercial spoof fromÌýÌýis the third in a series starring “Dr. Dan,” as the “King of Camp Vibes” andÌýbrings theÌýto life. This ridiculously hilarious ad was shot by filmmakerÌýÌýand his friendÌýÌý(aka Dr. Dan). Find more fromÌýPolerstuffÌýÌýand Alex CraigÌý.
7. #VanLife Never Looked Better Than This Sprinter Conversion
Cyrus Sutton is known as an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker. To us, Sutton is revered as a pro #vanlifeÌýdweller and hacker, splitting the past eleven years between his van and his Washington homestead. For his life on the road, Sutton recently converted a Sprinter van into one hell of an adventure vehicle. Our favorite features in this conversion include his DIY hammock mount and desk, vertical gear racks, and a fold-up bed complete with a whiteboard andÌýcorkboardÌýon the underside, both of which are crucial to his creative work. Next, Sutton plans on installing a compact wood stove, the icing on this enviable #vanlife. You can follow Sutton on FacebookÌýÌýand onÌýInstagramÌý.
8. The Bone-Chilling Science of Surfing on Lake Superior
“The worse the weather, the better the waves.” With that wild approach, surfers Alex Gray and AlexÌýBrostÌýchased a low-pressure system across the Midwest to the shores of Lake Superior, where icy swells spiraled, tempting any surfer brave enough to tolerate the cold.ÌýSuperior SurfÌýis a film byÌýÌýabout the science and thrill of catching those waves. You can followÌýPranaLensÌýon FacebookÌýÌýand onÌýInstagramÌý.
9. Inside the Coolest Short Bus Camper Conversion EverÌý
¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, fromÌýtiny teardropÌýtrailers to fullyÌýself-contained monster rigs. When professional mountain biker Andrew Taylor decided he wanted to hit the road full time, he originally thought he'd buy a classic VW bus, but then he found this 1994 FordÌýE350Ìýshort bus for $2000 on Craigslist. In this video from photographerÌý, Taylor gives an inside look at how he converted the bus into the drool-worthy camper it is today.Ìý
10. A Classic New Zealand Roadtrip Done Right
AaronÌýEvelandÌýhas taken the reigns asÌý, but somehow he's upped his game again. On a mission to expose his family to some of the most beautiful places is the world, he took to New Zealand in a classicÌý. With this incredible footage and support from new countries, he hopes to take hisÌývideographyÌýskills across the globe and travel with his family. Follow along with Aaron and his companyÌýMakaiÌýCreative onÌýInstagramÌýÌýand FacebookÌý.​â¶Ä‹