Archive for June, 2010
WildWater North Fork Payette Teaser from Anson Fogel on Vimeo.
wildwater aims to be a “new type of adventure film” by honestly representing the soul of wildness and experience of river runners. And judging by this trailer, it looks as if they’ve accomplished just that. Check it out to see… Read the rest
Happy last day of June. Also, happy early drunkenly-see-how-many-sparks-you-can-let-loose-with-your-fireworks day. Consider these next three videos warning; don’t start any fires or do too many stupid things on your holiday weekend.
Have an awesome, safe 4th.
From Bobbette: (The wind is blowing in her general direction…)
From Tim: (Fellas, don’t do… Read the rest
For anyone looking to partake in a long weekend of relaxation, yoga, dancing and music, Wanderlust is the perfect end of the summer celebration. The festival takes place Thursday, July 29th through Sunday, August 1st in North Lake Tahoe, CA and is a self-described “one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world’s… Read the rest
Why did I decide to slackline into Salt Lake city 98 years ago?
Two reasons.
1) I have a lot of time to think while traveling at just under two mph.
2) I’m a cartoon.
As wonderful as I thought it’d be to slack my way in to Utah’s past,… Read the rest
This video serves as proof that Israel has some beautiful waves. And that surf kayaking is pretty awesome.
[Via: Canoe & Kayak]… Read the rest
For submitting this peaceful shot of Paul Kinslow and his furry companion relaxing at base camp, Paul is officially June’s Grand Prize winner. That mean’s he’s the recipient of Grand Trunk’s “Goods for the Road” prize pack, which includes a large Eco Travel Bag, Parasheet, Road Towel, Travel Pillow, Travel… Read the rest
What do you get when you combine Wend editor-at-large Rick Olson (riding a 5,000-mile tour of twelve National Parks west of the Rockies), a teepee and a Planet Bike Peace Pump? You tell us.
Here’s the contest deal: … Read the rest
Come up with a caption for this photo and write
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Malcolm John “Mac” Rebennack, Jr., better known by the stage name Dr. John, is an American singer/songwriter, pianist and guitarist whose music combines blues, pop, jazz, Zydeco, boogie woogie and rock and roll to create his own brand of “voodoo” music.
Dr. John began his… Read the rest
The sixth annual Switchfoot Bro-Am surf contest and concert returned to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas yesterday, Saturday June 26. The Encinitas-bred rock band created Bro-Am to give back to the San Diego community while raising money for a local children’s charity, StandUp For Kids. Funds were raised Friday night at… Read the rest
It is officially summer and there is no better time to get yourself and your mountain bike out onto a trail and makes some tracks.
Climb some hills, enjoy the rocky ride down, take a few jumps and breathe in that sweet smell of dirt and forest. The best part… Read the rest
One of the great pleasure of putting together this podcast every week is finding those amazing individuals whose work bring art and culture together to tell the story of adventure. Unfortunately it’s not often that I can make a more direct connection to the active lifestyle through the performing art… Read the rest
In an effort to provide a safer visit for the approximately three million visitors to Zion National Park each year, park rangers have announced plans to expand vehicle DUI checkpoints and traffic patrols. This will help the rangers fulfill their two essential missions: to preserve and protect national and cultural… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Hilary Harris, who submitted this shot of a Teepee Campsite in Modoc National Forest, Northeastern California.
Congratulations, Hilary, you win a Grand Trunk Parachute Nylon Double Hammock, a pair of ExOfficio travel underwear and a pair of Keen shoes.
But don’t forget, pretty soon,… Read the rest
image credit: Travelpod “GringoWithdrawal”… Read the rest
Slacked in to Boise on Wednesday in time for their “Alive After Five” outdoor concert series. Got to see Lubriphonic perform. They brought the funk! It was an enjoyable break.
Don’t ask how I got the beer.
Should be slacking into Salt Lake City by next
