Archive for August, 2011
Many of us have a deep fascination with rock climbers. Big wall climbers in particular captivate our wonder and attention as we marvel at their daring feats of courage. And in the movie Alone on the Wall… Read the rest from Sender Films, fans are introduced to a new breed of climber and
The Snowbowl Ski resort in Flagstaff, Arizona sits somewhere along the range of inactive volcanoes called San Francisco Peaks, which, according to Mother Jones, are “volcanoes that contain the only alpine tundra in Arizona, at heights of more than 12,000 feet.” Pristine as the range may sound, the snow levels… Read the rest
Pickles and raw meat and donuts, oh my… Read the rest! As seen in this video, this sort of sums of the strange tradition that has taken root in the Tour of Utah, during which spectators connect with competitors through all sorts of odd food hand-ups.
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The band SHUSMO is aptly named. That the band’s music is heavily influenced by Middle-Eastern style is clear within the first few seconds of listening to one of their songs, and yet the exact genre is difficult to nail down. There’s definitely some jazz inspiration in there, as well as… Read the rest
Is surfing a white person’s sport? The documentary film White Wash… Read the rest will certainly make you ask yourself that question.
Narrated by Ben Harper and Tariq “Blackthought” Trotter of the Roots, the film dives into surf culture, using it as a lens through which to examine race and segregation in America
This year, the American Alpine Club is bringing its annual Craggin’ Classic climbing festival to the Northwest to celebrate the land purchase that has kept a key climbing area from becoming a privately-owned development. In 2009, AAC, Access Fund, the Washington Climber’s Coalition and locals raised the funds necessary to… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Terry Welliver, who submitted the above shot of her canine companion, Massey, playing in the wild flowers. Here’s what she had to say about her shot:
Massey loves running around in fields or meadows. This shot was taken at Mayflower Gulch near Copper Mountain, … Read the rest
An open water channel crossing of the Hawaii Islands will always make for good cinema. And Destination 3 Degrees… Read the rest, a film by Chris Aguilar and Soul Surf Media Productions, does not disappoint. Though hardly a triumph of movie-making, the film pulls together the key components of a complex recipe
Dean Potter. His name is synonymous with adventure. He not only highlines far above and beyond most human beings (sometimes without a tether), he also BASE jumps and climbs, often making first ascents, speed ascents and free solo ascents.
Of course, Potter’s at it again. This time he’s highlining above… Read the rest
Some people are naturally better at certain things than other people. Danny Macaskill is better at maneuvering his BMX bike around than anyone we’ve ever seen. In fact, he just may be better on his bike than he is on his own two feet. (See minute 2:28 through 2:41 and… Read the rest
Maybe you’re a fan, but I still can’t quite figure out the tall bike craze. These people can’t figure it out either. How to ride one, I mean.
From Ben: (It’s dark, but you can hear and see the fall in the last couple seconds.)
From Frank: (Through the window.)… Read the rest
In Accra, Ghana, a group of Bikelordz reign. They are a group of young men who have an uncanny set of bike skills that seem to fuse BMX style with acrobatics. What’s more, the Bikelordz are using their talents to make a living–treating the fun and games as daily work.… Read the rest
Have unsightly bulge along your waistline? Women have had Spanx for years and now there’s an alternative for the men. Dubbed “Manx” (not to be confused with the breed of cat), the new underwear line for men is supposed to “lift and firm flabby backsides, suck in beer bellies and… Read the rest
A New Zealand skier taking advantage of the country’s snowy wonderland was chased by a herd of Hereford bulls when she wandered off a trail recently.
After taking a wrong turn, the skier, 55, had to hike 6.5 miles through difficult terrain. She was able to call police from a… Read the rest
I can’t think of a better word to describe Mala Rodriguez’s music than enchanting. Her Spanish rhymes are both sultry and terrifying. Even her name calls is mystifying. Born Maria Rodriguez, she goes by the nickname “Mala” that her aunt gave her as a child because she had a habit… Read the rest
