Archive for March, 2009
Due to global warming causing glacial melt in the Alps, Italy and Switzerland are being forced to redraw their national border, a line that has remained unchanged since 1861, when Italy became a unified state.
The border in the Alps was originally charted along geographical points of reference such as… Read the rest
Here at Wend we consume a fair amount (ok, a hell of a lot) of green news, so we’re all well versed in tomorrow’s Earth Hour 2009. But if you aren’t eco-news freaks like us, here’s the lowdown to get you up to speed:
What: Earth Hour is an annual… Read the rest
A review of Jennifer Woodlief’s book A Wall of White.
Alright Wenders, it’s the final “trail” shot of the month. And as always, there will be another Friday Photo contest coming your way in April, so stay tuned next week when we announce the new theme as well as this month’s grand prize winner.
Just north of San Francisco, the… Read the rest
In a major victory for environmentalists and forest lovers alike, The Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 has passed and is awaiting Obama’s signature. The act expands wilderness protection to nine states in total including California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and areas of… Read the rest
“You could win a Galapagos adventure with Alex Trebek!!!” It’s a sensational form of marketing; if you want to get out of the house, of course you’d love a free trip to a tropical destination. And if you’re a fan of Jeopardy, who better to spend it with than Alex… Read the rest
We do podcasts, we have Global Wend Ambassadors reporting from around the globe, we even offer digital subscriptions, but now, there’s even another way to consume Wend: video interviews.
We like to think of it as WendTV, bringing you the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the outdoor,… Read the rest
Known alternatively as the pocketbook, city sack, Manbag, and European Carry-All, the purse is undeniably the most fashionable, and arguably the most useful, of all shoulder-bag products. A random emptying of purses anywhere in the world will reveal treasure troves of hygienic necessity, useful gadgetry, snacks, and random whatnots that… Read the rest
Yeah yeah, we all know the economy is down, your friends are out of jobs and in order to spend an evening over IPAs, you have to dig deep into the depths of the couch. Now for the good news: in bad times you need some inspiration, and what better… Read the rest
I’m pleased to announce that last week’s winner of our Wipeout Wednesday competition is Gabriel Amadeus Tiller for submitting the wipeout of Rev. Phil, who performed a nearly perfect anti-gravity endo, before eating it hard jumping his Mountain bike. Nothing better than watching someone slam who happens to be wearing… Read the rest
Editor’s note: A few months ago we warned about Swiss villagers taking a stand against naked Germans, and because of the humor in the situation, we decided to bring you an update.… Read the rest
Residents in the small town of Appenzell, Switzerland are pushing for new legislation to ban hiking in the
Check out this cool video of French skier Candide Thovex ripping across mountains and proving that he is, even after breaking his back, still very badass. On top of the impressive skiing, the video has been shot and edited very well. Enjoy.
Nice work.
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You’ve probably already heard of Mount Redoubt; the 10,200 foot active volcano is located only 100 miles southwest of Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage. Last night the volcano made big news when it erupted with four large explosions according to geologists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory.
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It’s not everyday you see an elephant flying, but the PSA by the International Fund for Animal Welfare isn’t some freak nature video; it’s a PSA to remind travelers to think twice before buying souvenirs made from animal products.
Think of it this way: colorful yet slightly tacky key chain… Read the rest
Sometimes the sublime is an act of nature and other times it’s an act of man. But today your weekly dose of the sublime is an act of sheep. Breathe deep the awesomeness that can transpire when a team of creative shepherds head into the hills of Wales with electrified … Read the rest
