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 great time-lapse comes to us from our friend Carson Stanwood. The NW weather experts have been pronouncing the onslaught of a Snowmageddon every day for the last week. Today, it hit 50 degrees. Sigh.
If only we could be so lucky!… Read the rest
I used to lease a cabin in Tahoe with my friends every year. One season, our industrious Kiwi engineer, Bevan (every cabin needs a Bevan), dug out a luge that culminated with a splash-down in our hot tub. This one’s for you, Bevan.
Christian – thanks for the great video.… Read the rest
I am a huge fan of the goosebumps–and I’ve been in need of a good fix! Our friends at PDW turned us onto this new film trailer for ‘Where the Trail Ends’ from Freeride Entertainment and NWD Films.
“I think people have forgotten where true free-ride mountain biking came from..,”… Read the rest
Lots of companies tout the durability and design of their products, but Timbuk2 truly walks the talk… or in this case ‘Rides the Hype’. This is Timbuk2 CEO and outdoor industry veteran Mike Wallenfels on his commute from Petaluma to downtown San Francisco–a total of 40 miles each way–with his… Read the rest
Just a little snowy-land inspiration from our friends at Sweetgrass and Patagonia. Thank you both for producing such beautiful and soulful films.… Read the rest
‘Statement Shoes’ are shoes that I painfully select prior to every trade show I’ve ever had the wonderful opportunity to attend. Being in sales and marketing, it seems the most arresting and interesting shoes pave the way for conversation with even the most fashion-phobic, granola eating, bouldering lover of all… Read the rest
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
The first four jaw-dropping seconds open up to clips of Trond Teigen flying his body so deftly close and fast to some of the world’s most famous peaks that you’re left to wonder: can anyone fly a wingsuit? Does REI or Backcountry.com carry them yet? In the timely words of… Read the rest
It’s debated whether or not these guys are actually wolves, but a pack of any wild animal may have sent me into a stranger’s car too. At least this cop had the presence of mind to avoid rather than shoot the animals. We should at least give the him props… Read the rest
When I see women doing cool shit at the top of something this incredible, scary and exhilarating–and with only women–there is something that resonates in my core and sets the hairs on the back of my neck standing at attention. The sheer quality of cinematography, music and the interview itself… Read the rest
‘Extreme’ can be used to describe many of the videos we post–and this one is no exception. Bird is the Word.… Read the rest
- With what sounds like a cross between TRON and ‘that guy’ riding around town with the old ghetto-blaster tied to his seat rack–Apple looks to corner the market on entertaining technology via two wheels. According to the patent issued to Apple earlier this month, this Shred-Sled could come equipped with
