When I see a video of someone attempting a crazy stunt, my first reaction is usually something like “what a dumbass” but even though this vid is a stupid stunt, I couldn’t help but have a ton of stoke for Travis.

In the May issue of Wend, we’ll be publishing a story by Krista Schyler about her work with International League of Conservation Photographers, who are working to document the affects the border wall has on wildlife immigration routes. We’ll also be featuring lots of multi-media content on our site,… Read the rest

Hey man, did you litter?
You steal my acorns?
You chopping down trees?
Wanna go, wanna test a chipmunk?

Thanks to Andy Maser of the Epicocity Project for tipping us off to this video. The Africa Revolutions Tour was not just about kayaking, but also about generating awareness for solar technology. Along with the Sun Catchers Project, the team spent a total of 4 months in Africa… Read the rest

During World War II the Nazis did not invade Switzerland. But recently residents of the Swiss alpine region of Appenzell Innerhoden have found themselves threatened by German invaders cut from an entirely different mold: nudists. And the assault was deemed so serious that officials have passed… Read the rest

One of the most unfortunate realities about surfing is this: there are only so many rideable waves. And thanks to an explosion in surfboard sales, and the simple existence of Matthew McConaughey bearing his chest on the beach (all right all right all right), surf breaks are… Read the rest

At Mountainfilm on Tour, which made its way through Portland last night, I got a chance to see this short film, “Sponsor Me, Jake.” Needless to say it had the whole audience laughing. A great vid for anyone that gets out on the slopes no matter how much it… Read the rest

As a surfer, you always worry about bad situations in the ocean, and sometimes you get out and find the currents and rips pulling way harder than you thought. At that point, you need to catch a wave and get the hell back in, because often, physics might make paddling… Read the rest

Today marks the last Friday in January, meaning it’s our last alternative transportation photo. I had to pick this one, which comes to us from Elia Varella Serra. Taken in Goma in the North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the picture features a… Read the rest

Jim Miller, our friend over at Werner Paddles sent this broadcast email to me today regarding navigation rights in Canadian waters. Check it out and get involved: Hello: This is a broadcast email from the Canadian Rivers Network. We remain concerned about the Harper government’s intentions… Read the rest

Why spend your time on a chilly ski lift when you can relax and re-energize in a saundola? Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like: sauna + gondola. Leave it to the Finns to come up with a gondola that heats up to 170 degrees and lets you ride up… Read the rest

Snowrider Project Mt. Hood PSA from Snowrider Project PDX on Vimeo. Here’s another great video, this time from U.S. Snowboard Team members, Tommy Czeschin, Hannah Teter and U.S. Snowboard Team Freestyle Coach Mike Jankowski, reminding us to keep the mountain clean. Teaming… Read the rest

As an addendum to Anna’s post, I thought I’d share the one picture I took on our journey to Outdoor Retailer in Utah. So, the Wend crew had set up a fab dinner for a bunch of our homies from Verde PR, Timbuktu, Matador Travel, Gadling, U4E,… Read the rest

We spent last weekend at Outdoor Retailer, filling our days with lots of walking around Salt Lake’s Salt Palace Convention Center for our advertiser and editorial meetings, tracking down cool new companies, and of course, filling up with IPAs at the end of the day happy… Read the rest

We certainly enjoy when Wend gets recognized for all the work we do, and we’re really stoked that Folio Magazine — a mag that covers the publishing industry — has chosen our editor in chief Stiv J. Wilson as one of the speakers for a webinar on… Read the rest