About Gary King

I’m a writer, speaker and lover of all things that raise the heartbeat and tickle the senses. If there is one thing that I’ve learnt from my years of extreme sport and adventure travel is that life is for living - not spectating.

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Colin Moorhead Rope Soloing on The Prow Wall The Chief Squamish

by Gary King on 06-Aug-10 07:22

Wonderful shot of Colin Moorhead rope soloing on the Prow Wall, The Chief, Squamish. For more information on this area visit Squamish Rock Guides.

Filed under: Adventure Activities Other Expeditions

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Chris Sharma Ultimate Climber

by Gary King on 03-Aug-10 22:59

Awesomely Awesome!!

Thanks to Huw James for pointing out.

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Dave Sorboro from TeamSnoweaters Free Sledding

by Gary King on 03-Aug-10 20:08

Fresh in from Dave Sorboro from TeamSnoweaters is his 2009 / 2010 edit of his free sledding season. Expect to see more of these guys as they've got real energy and want to push this as a sport in its own right. Check out their Youtube site by linking through the video. Thanks Dave. Hope you're having a good summer out there in Ohio.

Filed under: Snow / Ice Adventure Activities

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Summer Free Sledding with the Snow Eater's Alex Ferrato

by Gary King on 03-Aug-10 07:46

Not one to be deterred by a distinct lack of snow, here's Alex Ferrato and friends from Ohio being inventive with some astroturf and some soapy water. Alex is pioneering the sport of free sledding and he's not going to let the season of summer get in the way.

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Jenson Button Gives the Inside Track on the Hungarian Grand Prix

by Gary King on 30-Jul-10 13:26

In this exclusive interview, McLaren’s Jenson Button gives a behind the scenes preview of the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend.

The reigning World Championship takes time out from his hectic training schedule to give his thoughts ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. The British driver speaks about his disappointment at his performance in Germany, the recent modifications with the car, and also gives his thoughts on the tricky track in Budapest – and how he is aiming for a podium finish this weekend.

Get behind the wheel with Jenson as he gives the 'Inside Track' ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Free Sledding with Alex Ferrato

by Gary King on 29-Jul-10 14:41

Excellent video sent in by Alex Ferrato in Ohio for the blog. He's pioneering a great new extreme sport called free sledding. Find a sled, put in some knees pads and rip it up. Good work fella. Think how Jack Burton started.

Filed under: Snow / Ice Sport

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Water Ride Snowboarding

by Gary King on 28-Jul-10 13:45

This is great. I want to go snowboarding. Right now!

Filed under: Snow / Ice Water Sport Snowboarding

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Paul the octopus is a symbol of decadence and decay

by Gary King on 28-Jul-10 11:04

Poor old Paul the octopus. Now Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian leader has got it in for the eight legged football match predictor. The president accused Paul of spreading 'western propaganda and superstition' according to The Daily Telegraph. Paul was unavailable for comment.

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Isachsen Weather Station in The North Western Territories of Canada - Abandoned in 1978

by Gary King on 27-Jul-10 12:51

Had loads of interest in this set of photos from Urbexforums after one of their members posted a link in the forum. Check out the gallery by clicking on the picture above.

After having raced to the Magnetic North Pole we put our feet up at the finish and waited for the rest of the teams to arrive. The Isaschen Weather Station was right on our doorstep and was one of the most isolated and desolate places I've ever been to. It was abandoned in 1978 and was left exactly as it was then. Coffee cups sat on tables, a 1978 calender was pinned to a wall and various lumps of Arctic hardware littered the camp.

Filed under: Snow / Ice Adventure Polar

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Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button Give the Inside Track on the German Grand Prix

by Gary King on 26-Jul-10 09:21

In this exclusive interview, McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button give a behind the scenes preview of the German Grand Prix this weekend.

The two drivers take time out from their hectic training schedules to give their thoughts ahead of the German Grand Prix. Lewis also reflects on his podium finish at Silverstone, while Jenson ponders the possibility of a shootout with his teammate as both British drivers sit on the top of the driver’s championship.

Get behind the wheel with Lewis and Jenson as they give the 'Inside Track' ahead of the German Grand Prix.

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