My, my, Wend throws epic parties. Last night was no exception. Big props to our intern, Rick Olsen, who graciously played SantaQuatch for a solid two hours last night in between big slams of vodka. What’s hotter than a Santa outfit? How about a Santa outfit over a Sasquatch costume.… Read the rest
Last weekend, The Cyclocross Nationals were held in Bend, Oregon. So what’s more fitting for Wipeout Wednesday than Cycolocross crashes? Got some good wipeout footage send it along to letters@wendmag.com
From Tristan (You’re going the wrong way!):
From Monica: (Dog pile anyone?)
From Les (Very impressive then not so impressive):… Read the rest
My buddy from Surfrider posted this on his facebook page, and he, like me is a sucker for all things dog. Ignore the inspirational music (actually don’t, you’re guaranteed to cry if you have a little volume up) and let the heart swell.… Read the rest
This video marks the final in the Cross Crusade Cyclocross Diaries for 2009, though our intrepid webisode host, Heidi Swift will be reporting on the Cyclocross Nationals in Bend a little later this week. Thanks to all of our sponsors and thanks to Heidi and Eric for making such a… Read the rest
As many of you know, the past few weeks have been hard on the outdoor publishing industry with Nat Geo Adventure going down. What’s interesting is that it has prompted some good conversation about the new era of publishing, between myself and a bunch of outdoor industry journo heavies, namely… Read the rest
Report: Most College Males Admit To Regularly Getting Stoked
It happens to the best of us– whether it’s good powder, tasty waves, or free beer, we’ve all fallen victim to getting stoked. Luckily, we have penetrating news organizations such at The Onion to take on these important issues.… Read the rest
I need to give a big shout out to Wend friend and contributor Jennifer Flanigan for bringing this exciting new product to our attention. This, is a revelation in neoprene technology and perhaps one of the most extremely important new products in the world of actions sports. Here in Oregon,… Read the rest
I’m a little Olympics obsessed these days, and the wipeout submissions have been prolific on this theme. Perhaps my favorite event in the Olympics is Boardercross. Cool concept, gnarly fast, and often, big crashes. What’s better? Got some good wipeout footage? Send it along to letters@wendmag.com
From Mark: (Damnit, you… Read the rest
On Thursday, December 10th, 2009 the Seven Planet Store in Portland, Oregon will be screening No Impact Man, a documentary about a family living in New York for entire year without any net environmental impact. The film begins at 6pm and there will be free beer. Donations will be accepted… Read the rest
(photo: Chuck Babbit)
Big Wave surfers from around the world are anxiously tapping their feet on the floors of airplanes, rushing to Hawaii’s famed North Shore of Oahu for a once in a century swell forecast. Monday saw wave faces at 30 feet, but this storm could produce faces up… Read the rest
Sometimes the news isn’t all fluff and tv journalists take actual risk. I can’t believe these reporters took a video camera out to this surf spot. As as surfer/surf journalist living in Oregon, I have steered clear from writing on a certain area known for great waves in the Pacific… Read the rest
There were rumors in the market that due to poor advertising performance, (44% down in third quarter 2009) that Nat Geo’s flagship adventure magazine was up for sale. In a difficult market, it wasn’t a hot property. One day later, sources confirm that National Geographic Adventure will cease operations immediately… Read the rest
I’ll admit it, I’m an Olympics whore. Nevermind all the commercials and the feel good cheeseball biographies of the athletes, the Olympics are all about the world coming together to battle it out on a global stage. I’m always blown away with the sacrifice one has to make to be… Read the rest
