BIG DAYS START NEARBY
Local trails, overlooked places and adventures that make a compelling case for exploring closer to home.
Our editorial picks, with direct links to the creators on YouTube. Numbers give you a place to start; they aren’t a view-count ranking.
25 of 25 picks
014:27The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
SalomonTrailRunning
Gaëtan Ugnon-Fleury and his dogs run the hills near their village in southeastern France.
Why we picked itFriendship and familiar trails make a compelling alternative to race-day drama.
026:23The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Red Bull
A countryside ride outside Edinburgh turns into an inventive sequence of trials tricks, visual jokes and unlikely obstacles.
Why we picked itA playful reminder that a memorable ride can start close to home.
0343:29The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Tom Caldwell
Tom Caldwell’s feature-length British mountain-bike film brings a local riding scene to the screen.
Why we picked itA change of pace from global competition highlights, rooted in a national scene.
047:07The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Kristen Smith
Women gather in Nederland, Colorado to build trails, ride and strengthen their mountain-bike community.
Why we picked itThe people maintaining the trails finally get the spotlight.
0512:11The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Patagonia
Betty Birrell reflects a lifetime of riding on British Columbia’s North Shore mountain-bike trails.
Why we picked itA joyful portrait of experience, confidence and belonging on a bike.
061:51The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
vagabond studios
Friends climb Pen y Fan before dawn to celebrate a birthday at sunrise.
Why we picked itA modest-sized mountain day can still deliver a memorable shared adventure.
072:49The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Jack Saunders
A short cinematic journey into the mountains of North Wales follows the search for sunrise.
Why we picked itA few minutes of mountain light can be all the motivation a local trip needs.
0815:36The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Abbie Barnes | Spend More Time In The WILD
Abbie Barnes walks around Belstone and Rowtor in Dartmoor National Park.
Why we picked itA grounded day-walk option among the much longer expeditions.
0924:10The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
pieonthetrail
Paul Ingram walks the East Highland Way in different seasons and listens to the people connected to the landscape.
Why we picked itThe interviews add community and environmental context to the walking.
1017:17The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Pertex
A year with Sheffield’s Dark Peak Fell Runners explores the club’s routes, personalities and traditions.
Why we picked itA strong introduction to a local mountain community with deep roots.
1116:13The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
The Guardian
A portrait of shepherd and fell-running legend Joss Naylor traces a life shaped by the Lake District.
Why we picked itWork, landscape and sporting identity belong to the same story.
124:24The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Jessie Leong
Julie Carter’s words and the Cumbrian landscape explore what it means to identify as a fell runner.
Why we picked itA poetic short that makes belonging more important than a stopwatch.
137:08The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
SalomonTrailRunning
Rickey Gates visits Britain to learn about the history, culture and characters of fell running.
Why we picked itA lively introduction to a mountain sport built around local hills and local people.
149:33The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
UKClimbing
UKClimbing takes a pack test onto Tryfan's North Ridge in North Wales.
Why we picked itReal scrambling terrain makes this more interesting than an equipment review in a studio.
1510:35The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
The Bald Scrambler
The Bald Scrambler follows Nantlle Ridge through steep edges and open Welsh views.
Why we picked itAn appealing route portrait for viewers who like their mountain days close to home.
167:50The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Rob Johnson
Rob Johnson enjoys a morning scramble on the Gribin Ridge before flying down from the Glyderau.
Why we picked itA satisfying combination of a familiar local ridge and an unexpected way home.
178:16The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
The Bald Scrambler
The Bald Scrambler explores the less-frequented Hywel Ridge in southern Eryri.
Why we picked itAn overlooked route shows how much remains beyond the best-known mountain names.
1818:35The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
OffTrail Films
Childhood friends Audrey and Mavis attempt a 60-kilometre ski linking every cabin in Gatineau Park.
Why we picked itAn ambitious adventure starts in a familiar local park, making the idea of a big day feel refreshingly close to home.
1913:21The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
REI
REI introduces the basics of classic cross-country skiing for beginners.
Why we picked itA clear starting point for viewers curious about their first Nordic outing.
207:10The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Home A Roam
Home A Roam explores snowshoeing near Vancouver.
Why we picked itA nearby-mountain outing with a relatable scale for a winter weekend.
215:25The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
The Ginger Wanderlust
The Ginger Wanderlust explores sled runs around Preda, Bergün and Darlux.
Why we picked itA destination-led introduction to a classic Swiss winter activity.
222:13The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Visit Bend Oregon
Visit Bend introduces Oregon Adaptive Sports and adaptive skiing in Bend.
Why we picked itA useful local starting point for learning what an established mountain program looks like.
2337:31The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
HUDSY TV
HUDSY and Adaptive Sports Foundation tell an adaptive skiing story in No Barriers.
Why we picked itThe longer documentary format gives the people and program room to develop.
244:57The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife profiles climber Craig DeMartino in My Life Outside.
Why we picked itA short local portrait connects adaptive climbing with a continuing outdoor life.
2518:42The shared activity snapshot is unavailable. Actions on MtnPow, not unique people or completed video views. Your own mark stays in this browser.
Vans
Benny Urban and the Vans Europe crew explore street riding across Austria, Switzerland and Sweden.
Why we picked itA skate-influenced approach turns city features into a creative winter escape.
KEEP EXPLORING
By the Mountain Pow editorial team · Editorial disclosure updated October 26, 2026
Our guides combine official operator sources with clearly labeled editorial judgment. We do not claim firsthand experience at every destination, and dates, prices and access rules should be confirmed before booking. How we research, correct and fund Mountain Pow →
A little mountain mail
Fresh guides, trip ideas, and resort updates. More reasons to head for the mountains.
Questions or want to leave the list? Email us.