Archive for December, 2011
It’s actually ice. But it sure looks like glass, doesn’t it? According to Matador Network, this is one of the arms of Tagish Lake in the Yukon Territory in an area in the north of Canada known as Windy Arm.
And, as my editor put it when he saw this… Read the rest
The young man known as the “Barefoot Bandit” pled guilty to several criminal counts in a Washington state courthouse today, earning himself more than 7 years in prison. Colton Harris-Moore, 20, managed to evade police in stolen planes, boats and cars for 2 years before officials finally caught up with… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Greg Maino, who submitted the above shot of Watson Geshel hitting the launch ramp at Mont Ripley, located in Houghton, Michigan.
Here’s what he had to say about it:
This was a shot I was thinking about all season, and at the end of … Read the rest
Like any sport there’s the good, the bad and the ridiculous. Parkour is no exception.
From Lionel: (He’s got it goin’ on until ….)
From Walter: (Four funny-ass seconds.)
From Milan: (Well that kid isn’t having kids.)
From Ronald: (And he’s down for the count.)… Read the rest
A new take on the traditional talk show: a cargo bike that doubles as a host’s desk, allowing Phillip Ross and Boaz Frankel to go anywhere and do anything. Starting in January you can watch all the episodes online at Pedal Powered Talk Show.… Read the rest
Cold … Read the resthas been making the rounds at film festivals across the globe and took the grand prize at the 2011 Banff Mountain Film Festival this year. Climber, photographer and filmmaker Cory Richards took a few minutes to tell me about his life now making movies on the highest mountains in
This is the second board-bite we’ve heard about this year, the news this time coming from Australia.
A New South Wales surfer, Stephen King (no joke, his name is actually Stephen King), calls himself “the luckiest guy on two legs” after an encounter with a hungry shark left him with… Read the rest
Zach Condon started out as a solo musician with extraordinary composition and recording skills. When his recording of Gulag Orkestar gained a lot of attention, the band expanded to become Beirut and travel the world. In 2007, Beirut released The Flying Club Cup—… Read the restan album inspired by french culture, fashion
The seasons changed with full force this year, and before we could prepare ourselves the snow knocked down trees, buried small children and wreaked havoc on our 6am run. But we know you, and you’re not one to bow out and give up on your outdoor time quietly. To aid… Read the rest
To most of us, the leaps, jumps, flips, and dives in the video above seem dangerous, extreme and absolutely crazy. But to the featured athletes of the “Woof Poof,” balancing on railings and jumping off buildings is just another playful expression of creative movement—it’s Parkour plus Freerunning.
The history of… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Steve MacAulay, who submitted the above shot of himself cycling on Harts Pass.
Here’s what he had to say about it:
I’ve had this shot in mind for a while now and had a chance to give it a try on a trip to … Read the rest
This video combines many loves: bicycles, parties, creative thinking and, of course, our friends over at PDW that put it together.
[Via: PDW]… Read the rest
Starting December 8th with Cold, Outside Online will feature independent documentaries on a monthly basis. An award winning film about the first winter ascent of Gasherbrum II, an 8,000 meter peak in the Himalayas, Cold… Read the rest will be shown from 7-9pm MST this Thursday. The film will begin at 7pm
Just can’t get enough of these.
From Rochie: (I told him to keep his weight back.)
From Crusty Black: (His aim was a little low.)
From Riley: (He’s doing it wrong.)… Read the rest
