We should have done this before, but we just wanted to shout out to our man Robin who is riding this week for a Cure. He joining a few hundred or possibly more people who have all pledged $2500 worth of fund-raising to ride from Vancouver down to Seattle, about a total run of 160miles (260 km).
As Robin likes to set the bar higher, his personal goal has been $5000 dollars, and Iceberg and a few people around here have banded together about 1100 bucks to support him (maybe more we still have some employees with last minute donations). He’s still a few dollars short at around $4400 total, so help him out!
You couldn’t sponsor a better guy… Iceberg is matching funds with anyone who would like to donate to Robin’s campaign to get him up to his stated goal, so get your wallet out! Only 300 bucks from the rest of the world to get him there! Donate Now
Mike of pointofviewcameras.com captured some turns using GoPro HD while skiing down Mt. Columbia, located on the Columbia Icefield (Between Jasper and Lake Louise), Alberta, Canada on June 13, 2010.
It took about 12 hours to reach an elevation of 3550 m (11,360 ft) (150 m from the summit) from where we skied. Snow was getting too soft increasing the possibility of an avalanche and visibility was less than ideal. The slope is around 50 degrees most of the way down, making the risk of avalanches very real. That’s why – unfortunately, we had to stop about half hour from the very top. We started at 12:30 am and finished at 7:30 pm for a total trip time of 19 hours.
The video footage was over exposed due to the very strong reflection from all of the snow on the mountain and the large surrounding icefield and glaciers.
Well, it’s not skydiving, it’s not 4 Brazilian horsepower, it’s not even the North Shore but just West of Calgary are probably 50 trails to choose from for GREAT XC (cross country) mountain biking and HD filming. Plus we regularly have the sunshine & blue skies that Wet Coasters only see a couple days a year (relax, I’m exaggerating..)
So, up to Benchlands (just up on the North side of Canmore) did Gord and 9 friends go last Sunday. Unfortunately only 8 of them came back with Gord. P-girl, well she had a couple nights in the Banff Hospital getting a leg put back together straight. Surgery, not just a cast. The good news? Banff (you know, the one with all the ski hills) has hospital staff that really know about legs, and in the off season of early June they’ve got nuthin’ else to do. She was moved to Banff, on the table, and under the knife within 5 or 6 hours of getting hurt (there really is an Alberta Advantage).
While tending to her on the trail, they did get a little lucky and found a nearby guy with a 2+2 ATV that was able to help bring her down off the trail to his office at Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours. Unfortunately Gord had a little too much on his plate (and maybe too good of taste) to remember to turn on his Contour HD 1080p during most of the evac. Thus, his video is very light on gore, but does show a great bush splint made by the riders as well as some of the great technical trails at Benchlands.
The 2000+ active members of the Calgary Outdoor Club *really* appreciate the great and timely care given to our friend by all the people at Canmore and Banff hospitals !
All of you video aficionados, action sports enthusiasts and tech-hounds are about to drop your jaw, because Drift has done it again with the introduction of their newest invention… the all new Drift HD170.
While the Drift HD170 is not the first wearable high definition camera, it certainly is if we are talking about one with a built in LCD screen and a speaker so you can preview your shots right after you take them.
The Drift HD170 is equipped with a fully rotatable 170 degree wide angle lens, which allows you to set up crazy mounting angles and still get a straight shot. Mountable to pretty much anything your mind can fathom, this wicked little system comes with a multiple mounting options including; handlebar mount, goggle mount, helmet mount, head strap, velcro strap and a universal mount. Suddenly you can film from unimaginable places, with awesome angles than you ever thought possible - all in fluid HD clarity.
Boasting a user friendly design, the HD170 has a fool proof control panel, providing large buttons for things you need, eliminating unnecessary buttons to keep the body slim and streamlined. The addition of the RF remote control gives you the ability to mount the cameras anywhere and remotely start and stop the camera from up to 5 m (15 feet) away.
Sporting a bright, full color LCD screen for convenient, immediate playback this camera allows you to delete footage that may not be ideal, saving precious space on your memory card, although, with the capability of accommodating a SD memory card of up to 32GB in size, you’ve got loads of space… you could even keep the bloopers. The HD170 also has a built in microphone and speaker, enabling you to film with or without sound with the added benefit of reviewing the recording after to check for static and wind noise. The camera also has input port for an external mic, for those shoots that require a bit more audio concentration.
This camera sets you up with off the hook versatility and terrific features. It helps you reduce bulk of excess equipment by providing the ability to shoot 5 mega pixel still images in single or photo burst mode. Its rugged waterproof construction (up to 0.5m or 1.5 feet) allows for peace of mind when using the camera in heavy rain, snow or muddy riding conditions. The HD170 can also be hooked directly to your television for FULL HD playback with the included HDMI Cable; and because it is Mac and PC compatible, hooking it to your computer with the included USB cable for editing is a snap.
For the first time ever, everything you are looking for in a wearable camera is included in one small package, enabling you to start recording as soon as you open the box, without having to search out mandatory filming accessories. This camera is designed with smart, real life use features to capture all of your crazy adventures in the highest possible recording quality. So blow your mind each time you revisit your triumphs, in true 1080p HD resolution and impress you friends and family with more than just a story.
Here is the first batch of HD170 test videos from Drift Innovation. Stand by for more great videos and a full review which we will delivery to you as soon as we get our hands on one of the demo units.
