Archive for September, 2008
A while back I wrote about British sea kayaker Sean Morley who was planning to attempt the record for circumnavigating Vancouver Island. Looking at the map above (which is a screen shot from his Spot site) he’s still got a long way to go, especially if he’s going to make… Read the rest
Last year third-grader Evan Whitemyer from Massachusetts set out to climb ten 4,000-foot peaks to raise money for his school. Now that the nine year old has finished his 9th and 10th summits, adults around the country are wondering if there just might be a chance for the Me generation… Read the rest
Water, like air, is an essential element for life and while access to it ought to be a fundamental human right, exploding populations and dwindling supply have caught the eye of corporate opportunists wishing to profit off the coming World Water Crisis. “Flow” is a documentary and 3-alarm warning that… Read the rest
Using electrical devices while hiking in the woods is sacrilege tantamount to pitching a tent in a restaurant or building a fire in the break room. Cell phones and laptops have no place on the trail. The punishment for those who violate this rule should be extreme and without pity.… Read the rest
Once again sustainable adventure goes airborne. First the French attempted to pedal a flying funktraption across the English Channel and today the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced that in 2010 a fleet of zeppelins and skyships will face off in a global race to promote world… Read the rest
Bike pants that are practical for cycling and for wearing at work. The Bike to Work line made by Cordarounds brings reflectivity to regular trousers. Roll up the cuffs and you get a nice reflective racing stripe. Not enough? Pull out the mudflap pockets and you’ll be sure that your… Read the rest
Stephane Rousson, a 39-year old Frenchman, was unsuccessful in his attempt to cross the English Channel in a pedal-powered airship this week. Although his attempt to cross the channel may have been valiant and his failure a crushing defeat, it is difficult to focus on the journey in light of… Read the rest
The wifey and I are committed hikers on sundays, especially in the fall/winter. We trotted up Mount M- just outside of C- on the south side of st helens. I wanted to test out the new f2.8 70-200 vr, which is such a cherry lens, crisp and well built, but… Read the rest
In an attempt to become the first woman to skydive over the world’s highest peak, Holly Budge will soon be making a parachute jump over Mount Everest. According to Reuters, She plans to jump from 465 feet above Everest and fly right by it before landing in a mountain meadow… Read the rest
Fortune Magazine… Read the rest reports that earlier this year The Crown Estate, which manages England’s royal property on both land and sea, agreed to purchase the world’s largest wind turbine.
The 10-megawatt windmill, to be built by Clipper Windpower of Carpinteria, California, will have a wingspan that stretches the length of two
The staff at Wend has been taking part in Portland’s Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s 2008 Bike Commute Challenge, and I must admit that it makes me feel pretty good to login everyday and clock my miles. But the Bike Commute Challenge only runs through September, so I was stoked to learn… Read the rest
So you’ve been dreaming of far-off adventures. It’s no surprise really; that’s what happens when you’re a Wend fiend. But now it’s time to get those dreams down on paper and apply for a Mountain Hardwear Expedition Sponsorship. That’s right, if you have aspirations to take off on a truly… Read the rest
Spanning the states of Colorado and New Mexico, the San Luis Valley is an extensive alpine valley that covers approximately 8,000 square miles. With this photo, Fred Grinnan truly manages to capture the scope of this vast area of the Southwest.
Do you want to be featured on Friday Photo? … Read the rest
We encourage you to take advantage.
Who’s invited:
Everybody. Especially you couch surfers.
What:
All National Park Service sites waive entrance fees.
When:
This weekend, September 27th – September 28th.
Where:
All U.S. National Parks (including all 391 units of the National Park Service sites).
Why:
The fee-free weekend will… Read the rest
