Archive for January, 2011
Francisca Valenzuela is a 22-year-old musician from Chile that we’re sorry to say we haven’t featured before. She writes her own music–both in english and spanish–and plays the piano and guitar beautifully. We came across this 2011-released single, “Quiero Verte Más“ on NPR‘s listing of 2011′s new Alt Latino rising… Read the rest
The winner of this week’s Chaco Waves for Change Art Contest is Teresa Espaniola, who submitted this depiction of a “future sea bird,” made up of debris she’s found at a local beach. Here’s what she had to say about her plastic-inspired piece of art:
This gARTbage artwork was created … Read the rest
If you ever wondered how much work goes into making a hand-made steel frame, watch this vid.… Read the rest
This lighthearted and utterly entertaining three-minute short shows a wise yogi battling his young, ego-charged opponent on the mat, and is just one of the films being presented at the annual 5 Point Film Festival coming to Carbondale, CO this spring–from April 28th through May 1st.
At the recent Winter… Read the rest
Canoeing, while it is generally considered to be the same as kayaking, deserves some glory of its own. Most often open-deck (wildwater styles excepted), the wider canoe tends to have a single paddling system, compared to the double-bladed style of the kayak.
This distinction alone gives more than enough reason… Read the rest
The first board that I ever rode was a Sims 1500 that belonged to my neighbor, Rob Morrow. I think it was in ’86. I have probably ridden over a hundred boards since then, but after seeing this video, and just getting back from Utah, I realize I need to… Read the rest
Skiing and Snowboarding are not cheap past times–they take money, time, skill and equipment. But I love that moment of first introducing someone, regardless of age, to snowboarding or skiing. The look on their face when they realize that they are effortlessly floating down hill–that moment, just before they face… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Ryan Strong, who submitted the above shot of his snow camp buddies returning from an evening ski session. Here’s what he had to say about his shot:
“Two of my good friends Grant and Jim returning from an evening ski on the Wapta Icefields, … Read the rest
Photojournalists Morrigan McCarthy and Alan Winslow are heading out on another great cycling adventure. On the heels of their 11,000-mile bike around America called Project Tandem, the two once again are riding and recording the ideas of the many people they meet along the way. Last time they collected the… Read the rest
If you’ve been at the mountain less than you’d prefer (or want to admit) this year, take a gander at this this “first person” video–shot with a helmet cam–and you’ll feel yourself being transported to the powder-topped terrain.
Trust us, this one’s worth four minutes of your time if you’re… Read the rest
Thank God for the yoga teachers who tell you to smile when you fall.
From Ellen: (Sometimes practice just doesn’t make perfect… )
From Jen: (A lot of prepping for one big ‘ol fail.)
Skip to 1:09 for the good stuff.… Read the rest
From Anthony: (Namaste.)
Most adults experience the joy of snow by way of their board or skis–but snow sports don’t stop there. The toboggan–a long, narrow, traditionally wooden sled–may be the ugly stepchild of the slopes, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less fun.
Next month, the 21st annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships… Read the rest
Veteran pilot George La Perle arrived for his schedule transatlantic Delta flight at Heathrow Airport drunk and confused. According to reports, La Perle was stopped by security because he reeked of alcohol. When asked where his scheduled 240-passenger-full flight was headed, he answered New York; the actual destination was Detroit.… Read the rest
Digital trailers have become a popular form of marketing in book publishing. The above trailer is for the book Over the Top and Back Again… Read the rest, which chronicles adventurer Brandon Wilson’s 111-day, 1200-mile journey across the Via Alpina–a series of paths running the length of the Alps through eight countries.
Sitting at my desk on another gray-hued Monday, I discovered the new Afro-beat album from Chopteeth, and immediately–at first without noticing–began tapping my foot on the carpet. What’s more, the music from this recently released album actually had the effect of raising my spirits, and with that, Chopteeth Live… Read the rest became
