Archive for November, 2010
In honor of Thanksgiving, this week’s roundup of photos was supposed to be images of awesome looking turkeys from around the world. But I’m not much of a science person, and I didn’t stop to think that wild turkeys—like the kind we think of around this time of year—are primarily… Read the rest
What do you get when you combine traveling and blogging with humanitarian activism? The three-year-old community fundraiser Passports with Purpose, which just kicked off its annual project this month. The 2010 Passports With Purpose… Read the rest mission is to build a village in India through its beneficiary, Land for Tillers’ Freedom
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Doug Davis for sending in this great shot. Here’s what he had to say about his ‘Wilderness Feast’ photo:
“Eating breakfast in the Ugandan bush isn’t like a morning at Starbucks. Here my brother Matt, snacks on some chalky Ugandan toast as a hungry … Read the rest
I did a fair amount of water skiing as a kid behind my grandfather’s old Glastron boat, but in all of my life surfing I never thought I would see this.… Read the rest
For the past nine years, the Photo of the Year (POTY) contest has provided photographers of all abilities with a unique opportunity to submit and showcase their work. But POTY is more than just a fun contest, it’s also a charity event that raises money for the MESD Outdoor School,… Read the rest
Two friends and South African Muslims set out nearly a year ago to pedal their way to Mecca in time for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. They passed through twelve countries during their journey, and despite a few minor bumps in the road, they made it with almost three weeks to… Read the rest
The first episode of ‘Sarah Palin’s Alaska’ aired on Sunday, November 14th on TLC, and in true Palin fashion, it’s already under scrutiny. According to Alaska Wildlife Alliance director John Toppenberg, in the premiere of the show, Palin not only breaks Alaska Department of Fish and Game Policy, she also… Read the rest
This week’s round of pain is inspired by the tall fixie fail from yesterday. Brakeless hipsters should keep two things in mind in their cycling pursuits: gravity and the how hard the ground is.
From Ron: (Toe clip, meet ground.)
From Mitch: (If you’re going this fast, perhaps some brakes… Read the rest
Danny MacAskill is part street trials rider, part incredibly skilled BMX man and part graceful dancer–on his bike, that is. If you’ve seen the famous April 2009 YouTube video of Danny that was nothing short of an internet sensation (it’s currently been viewed by over 21 million people), you’ve seen… Read the rest
There is a simple lesson here. When riding a single speed tall bike, make sure it has brakes.… Read the rest
A few weeks ago we showed you what Princeton Tec’s ‘Bottomtime Dive’ photo contest was all about–and we’re back with some good news. They’ve just extended the entry deadline three weeks, which means you have a bit more time to submit your kick-ass photographs. The contest now ends December 13th… Read the rest
King Sunny Adé has been a pivotal part of African music for a long time–he’s been creating popular music since in Nigeria since the 80s. And his first international CD release in 10 years (Bábá mo Tundé) is as eclectic and inspired as ever. It’s beats are rhythmic and colorful,… Read the rest
This short documentary is just nine minutes long, but it packs a big punch in that short amount of time. Skateistan: To Live and Skate in Kabul… Read the rest is not only beautifully shot, it’s also insightful and heart-wrenching. It brings us into the lives of children living in Afghanistan–and shows us
Our friends at Giro are crafty fellas. We found their archery lunch break on Halloween quite entertaining. Note the campfire ring in preparation for his target practice–perhaps he should be dedicating that practice time to his wall rides. I’ll chalk it up to the errant flip flops.… Read the rest
One of the best things about the time of year when most of the leaves have fallen and the temperature is starting to drop—that transition between fall and winter—is the fog. In the city, the tops of skyscrapers hide behind misty clouds, and in the country, barns and silos appear… Read the rest
