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Hikers and Snowfall, England
Photograph by Harry Berking, My Shot
Light snow falls during a serene hike through a frosted glade.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Hiker, Sinai, Egypt
Photograph by Muhamad Fakhrudin, My Shot
A hiker climbs in the mountainous Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. Nearby is Saint Catherine's Monastery, the "holy monastery of the God-trodden Mount Sinai."
(This photo was submitted to My Shot.)
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Ocean Lifeguard, Australia
Photograph by Luke Robinson, My Shot
Checking the surf conditions is a pretty important part of being an ocean lifeguard. This is my friend and partner for the day, "Mumbles," testing out the surf before work.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Climber in Verdon, France
Photograph by Silvestri Stephane, My Shot
Fabrice Duranthon climbing a route called Wide Is Love 6a in Verdon, France
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Whitewater Paddler
Photograph by Harry Berking, My Shot
Though it may seem a desperate and chaotic pursuit for the foolhardy, many paddlers are drawn to the zen-like focus and powerful grace of paddling whitewater.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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High Water, Zion National Park
Photograph by Casey McCallister, My Shot
The Narrows in Zion National Park had a particularly high water level in early November. In some sections, our packs had to be carried over our heads to keep them from getting wet. The 40-degree water also kept things interesting.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Sailing in Ammassalik, Greenland
Photograph by Haukur Sigurdsson, My Shot
This is Aurora, a 60-foot sailing boat operated by the Icelandic company Borea Adventures. During August and September she was in the Ammassalik area in east Greenland exploring the remote fjords and the little villages of this giant country-an unforgettable adventure for anyone that comes along.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Breaking Wave Surfer
Photograph by Mark Tipple, My Shot
Sam Marschall pops out in front of a breaking wave, having surfed the wave underwater. The power of the wave underwater can be strong enough to pull a bodysurfer along and push them out into the "flats" as the wave reaches its breaking point. Sam managed to time his push just as the wave was about to crash onto the shore, sending him out into the flat water.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Sandboarding Team
Photograph by Amr Elsheikh, My Shot
A sandboarding team climbs a dune to start their adventure.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Mont Blanc Summit, Europe
Photograph by Fredrik Schenholm, My Shot
I captured this image of my good friend Tomas Olsson on the way down from the summit of West Europe's highest mountain, Mont Blanc. A year later I joined him to climb Mount Everest. Tomas's goal was to ski down a route along the steep north side of the mountain. He summited, but on the way down, on one of the last cruxes, an anchor broke and he fell to his death. This is my portrait of a good friend walking towards heaven.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Surfing in Australia
Photograph by Aubree Keys, My Shot
Ending the day at Woolamai Beach on Phillip Island. My husband and I are American expats learning to surf in Australia.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Cherry Bomb Gorge, California
Photograph by Darin McQuoid, My Shot
Garrett Brown drops into Cherry Bomb Gorge on Upper Cherry Creek of the Tuolumne, California.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Mount Beauty Biker, Australia
Photograph by Dan Peters, My Shot
This image was shot after a dewy morning in the hills of Mount Beauty, Victoria, Australia. Red Bull had set up this amazing dirt half-pipe for BMX competitions and I was lucky enough to be invited to a weekend where 26-inch wheels were allowed on the course. Not many lads wanted to jump this due to the morning damp, but Alan Hepburn decided to give it everything for the shot. The light, the backdrop, the trick, all made for one of my favorite MTB shots ever.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Skier on Lolo Pass, Montana
Photograph by Eric Mullen, My Shot
Skier Brian French goes big in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana. A big snowstorm put down two feet of fresh snow, making for perfect conditions up at Lolo Pass along the Montana-Idaho border.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Paragliding in Anzere, Switzerland
Photograph by Peter Stanley, My Shot
A paraglider flies over Anzere, Switzerland. He launched from the ski slopes, and I waited for him to turn into an area that was dark with forest below, which allowed the sunlight to have more of an effect on the chute and lines.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Free Climbing, Dolomites
Photograph by Luka Tambaca, My Shot
Igor Corko, a leading Croatian alpinist, free climbs the 350-meter-long alpine route Vint Ani Do. The route is located on Meisules dla Biesces in the Dolomites, Italy. On the difficult parts, the route is equipped with pegs; a set of friends is recommended.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Biker in Hilton, South Africa
Photograph by Guy Anderson, My Shot
The town of Hilton in South Africa is known for its misty weather, which came out in full force for an annual mountain bike classic. The unusually wet winter day challenged competitors with muddy tracks, low visibility, and an icy wind. I battled to just keep my camera dry, and after failing to obtain sharp images through the haze I took a step back and framed this shot, which captures the adventurous rider tackling the harsh environment.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Backcountry Skiers
Photograph by Victor Troyanov, My Shot
It's been the most snowless winter ever. But our desire for skiing has never been stronger. We discovered remote backcountry terrains and reached new horizons. We descended slopes we've never dared to try before. Most of our backcountry experience consisted of hours of exhausting climbing and only minute-long rides. It was worth it.
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Windsurfing in Maui, Hawaii
Photograph by Andy Dunaway, My Shot
Windsurfing in Maui, Hawaii
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Wakesurfing, Mexico
Photograph by Daniel Avelar Galvan, My Shot
Wakesurfing on Lake Tequesquitengo, Mexico
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Climber on Romsdalshorn, Norway
Photograph by Fredrik Schenholm, My Shot
Tormod Granheim makes the first abseil from the summit on Romsdalshorn, Norway. A magic moment in the mountain. After a long day in the clouds, the sun finally found its way through the layers. But only for five minutes. The time was 11:15 p.m. and the sun hardly made it under the horizon before it was time to go up again.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Dogsledding in Sweden
Photograph by Lola Akinmade, My Shot
Traveling across frozen Lake Skabram in Sweden with a couple dozen Siberian huskies
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Bouldering in Ecuador
Photograph by Esteban Barrera, My Shot
David Gomez boulders close to San Marcos Lake. In the background is Cayambe Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in Ecuador.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Climbing in Colorado
Photograph by Brett Kelvie, My Shot
Climbers approach a gendarme along a ridge while ascending Engineer Mountain in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Snowshoeing in Colorado
Photograph by Phil Moise, My Shot
During an annual ski trip to Vail, Colorado, in February 2011 it snowed almost four feet in a week. We had scheduled a snowshoeing trip without realizing how deep the snow would be. This is a picture of my son Walter and our guide struggling through the new snow.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Biking in the Italian Alps
Photograph by Tomas Kouba, My Shot
A biker tackles the Colle del Sommelier mountain pass near Bardonecchia in the Italian Alps. Cars are only allowed on the road three days a week, so it's perfect for mountain bikes during the other days. There are magnificent views on the long downhill ride back to Bardonecchia.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Surfing in Portugal
Photograph by Wilson Ribeiro, My Shot
This shot was taken in November 2010 at the North Canyon Show by Garrett McNamara event, where McNamara spent one month in Nazaré, Portugal, trying to surf giant waves.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Climber in Nu'uana Valley, Hawaii
Photograph by Kaleo Lancaster, My Shot
Kevin Tochiki climbing back up the first notch along the eastern saddle of Nu'uanu Valley on the island of Oahu in Hawaii
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
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Hiking Mount Pulag, Philippines
Photograph by Zean Villongco, My Shot
A hiker treks through the grassy slopes of Mount Pulag, the third highest peak in the Philippines.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
Features
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Meet the People's Choice
Your votes—nearly 72,000 of them—were counted. Presenting the 2012 Adventurers of the Year: Sano Babu Sunuwar and Lakpa Tsheri Sherpa of the Ultimate Descent.
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Photo Gallery
See photos of our Adventurers of the Year in action, from summiting an 8,000-meter peak in winter to biking industrial Scotland and more.
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View Your Fellow Adventurers' Photos and Submit Your Own
See our fans best adventure photos, and share your own. Tag them #adventure and they could appear in an upcoming gallery.
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Ten Inspiring Adventures
They are 2011's most exciting adventurers: a young surfer breaking boundaries; a snowboarder redefining big-mountain descents; and eight more incredible feats.
