Archive for July, 2010
Apparently, a PR group in Russia thought it would be a good idea to send a donkey (of all animals) to parasail over the ocean as a promotional stunt.
As the reporter in this video states, “Witnesses report hearing the terrified animal bray as it flew over the sea for… Read the rest
Every issue, we present you with Survival Kit–a section in Wend… Read the rest that features models (a.k.a our wending friends) and awesome outdoor gear from the best outdoor brands in the industry. Our last Survival Kit featured the likes of Ahnu, Anarchy, Ando & Friends, Carhartt, Chaco, Horny Toad, Icebreaker, Jansport, Lolë,
What’s more frightening than climbing a rock face seemingly protected by only a rope? Falling from said rock face, having to rely on your rope to catch you.
From Jon: (skip to 1:14 for some swinging action.)
From Mark: (pulled along.)
From Sean: (gravity sucks.)… Read the rest
If you live in Switzerland, consider yourself lucky. The Zurich-based Swiss AIDS Federation is now offering to bring condoms directly to your passion-entangled bedroom if you find yourself caught up in the moment and condom-less. What’s more, they’ll deliver the condom to you via bicycle, and will supposedly pedal their… Read the rest
Guillaume Nery base jumping sous l’eau
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This video, which is expertly filmed and beautifully composed, defines the term “awe-inspiring.” The concept of someone base jumping in an underwater world, and climbing back up the walls he passed on
Carmen Souza’s sounds can be categorized as a third Afro-Pop, a third Jazz, and a third what I’ll call, “Carmen Souza sounds.” The singer/songwriter integrates so much of her own musical style and talent into her tracks (and her latest album, Protegid… Read the rest) that they inevitably exude an eclectic sound
In the upcoming issue of Wend, we feature a killer photo essay by Ben Moon about climbing in The Grampians National Park in Australia. This video, which is almost as hilarious as it is beautifully filmed, takes the cast on a climbing tour of Australia, including The Grampians – all… Read the rest
I was in elementary school the first time I went spelunking. My class—comprised of 30 obnoxious, noisy and curious third graders—went on a field trip to the Lava River Caves at the Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Central Oregon. While I don’t remember too much about the experience, I recall… Read the rest
Remember MC SpandX? Apparently, it’s not all about performance anymore. Instead of bashing his “skinny-jeaned rivals,” the artist now formerly known as MC SpandX pokes fun at himself—or rather, who he used to be. Because he’s not cycling the streets with shaved legs and clean jerseys anymore. No. Instead, he’s… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Stephanie McCormack, who submitted this shot of the 401 Trail in Crested Butte, Colorado. Here’s what Stephanie had to say about the photograph:
“The 401 Trail in Crested Butte, Colorado is a singletrack dream. High peaks, many still with snow at the beginning of … Read the rest
Ran in to a little bad weather arriving in Omaha. After the lightning strike, I rested a bit on the slackline. When I woke up the next morning, the weather had cleared and I got to see Nebraska’s largest city (and the country’s 40th) in all of its glory. It… Read the rest
Whitewater rafting could almost be considered group kayaking. Except instead of a durable canoe-like boat, whitewater rafters take to the river in a bulky, inflatable thing—really, it’s like an oversized pool toy. This is what happens when rafting goes wrong.
From Richard: (Skip to :41 to see who it sucks… Read the rest
It’s been 10 years since Oregon’s last Pistol River Wave Bash, so it was due time. The event was a success: Robby Naish (the all-time King of windsurfing) came to the contest to show love, and a super final between two former world champions Kevin Pritchard and Francisco Goya left… Read the rest
The truths discovered in documentary films often reveal far more than meets the eye. In his Oscar-winning movie, “The Cove,” photojournalist Louie Psihoyos takes us on an adventure that perhaps shows us more than we want to see.
“I lead an elite team of activists to penetrate a secret cove… Read the rest
