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Bike jumping is a timeless pastime, but these guys wish they could go back in time and do it less.
From Obie: ( Well at least the second landing was soft.)
From Roscoe: (Just a little more speed.)
From P. Coltrane: (Even the best laid plans ….)… Read the rest
The snow has finally arrived so here are some freshie fails.
From Jakob: (Maintenance fail.)
From Sean: (Is pole dancing next the next extreme winter sport?)
From Ziggy: (You should him see crash on the mountain, it’s even more epic.)… Read the rest
Injuries are a fact of life for outdoor athletes. Breaks, bruises, sprains – you name it, come Monday morning there’s a fair chance that someone in our Active Junky office will come in ruffed up. When it happens to you, there is nothing to do but grin and bear it… Read the rest
Some people burn money on fancy shoes or the latest gagdget for their endeavor of choice, but 66 year old Yong Chun Kim burned one and five dollar bills (and leaves, toothbrush and socks too) to stay warm while lost on Mt. Ranier. Kim became separated from the snowshoeing group… Read the rest
Leading fitness experts agree. The key to good health is a proper diet and plenty of exercise. Climbing guide Steve Richert knows this to be true better than most. A type-1 diabetic, he aims to demonstrate the power of an active lifestyle in not only managing his disease but… Read the rest
Parkour is just too easy to pick on.
From Jimmy: I suppose this is hardcore.
From Cliff: Well in all fairness he did stick the landing.
From Kurt: Well she almost got her hand in front of her ….… Read the rest
A new yoga video posted on YouTube inspires tens of thousands to pursue the practice. But it seems that many others find it sexually provocative, disrespectful of the female form and an affront to the principles of mindful movement. Personally I was more than a little shocked to discover that… Read the rest
When it comes to making adventure media not everyone should. Product manufacturers in particular tend to have a hard time separating the creative from the commercial. But this week Tennessee-based Jackson Kayak launched a new monthly video series that could become the model for sharing a company’s passion of outdoor… Read the rest
When it comes to adventure writing the sharpest literary minds draw on the subject matter they know best. Author Angie Abdou brings to her latest book themes from an ancient English text first made popular in the middle ages.
“I was a medievalist in a past life, which is a… Read the rest
On the second day of his expedition to explore the Antarctic wastelands around the South Pole, Mark Wood encountered a problem unique to today’s polar explorers: his iPod failed. The setback was at first only a minor inconvenience to Wood, who is attempting to be the first person in history… Read the rest
Sweetgrass Productions spent two years in the South American wilderness filming the solitude of backcountry skiing and snowboarding to bring you their latest film SOLITAIRE. The film … Read the restfollows expert back country skiers and snowboarders as they head into the silent wilderness of South America, seeking the truth lying in the
In their feature film project, All I Can, Sherpas Cinema blends animation and graphic design techniques to give you a unique mountain film experience. This one is different than your typical ski flick–it expresses both a love for riding in the mountains and the environmental impact of exploring those mountains.… Read the rest
The Summer Solstice–June 21–is today, meaning that those of us in the Northern Hemisphere will experience the longest period of daylight of the entire year. This is the day we wish for during the darkest, dankest days of the winter and–it’s here! How will you celebrate?
Below are just a… Read the rest
To us, a good trail guide hits like food to a hungry belly. A thorough guide inspires and informs, preparing the adventurer and providing him with an invaluable tool to use on-the-go.
The Outsider’s Guide to Prince Rupert written by Matt J. Simmons–author of Wend… Read the rest‘s Wanderlust feature in the
