fall
It’s that time of the year again. Yes, the time of freezing nights and ice on the roads. Don’t let your two-wheeled commute to work turn out like these guys’.
From Benjamin: (Skip to :10. Karma for running that stop sign?)
From Mark: (Whoops.)
From Jake: (Skip to :32. Could’ve… Read the rest
In 2002, Craig DeMartino miraculously survived a 100-foot fall after a miscommunication with his climbing partner. Watch the video above to hear his story.
[Via: Matador TV]… Read the rest
Sledding: not just something you do on snow.
From Rebecca: (Laughter turns into blood-curdling scream.)
From Kevin: (Gravity will win every single time.)
From Ryan: (“Well, that didn’t seem like it worked very well.” No sir, it really didn’t.)… Read the rest
Ever notice that a lot of bicycle races tend to have a major wipeout moment? These are those moments.
From Jimmy: (Cockiness kills.)
From Eric: (I love the way that bike flips catapults into the air.)
From Lindsay: (The slow-mo here is particularly amusing.)… Read the rest
The holidays are a time for families to get together and to be grateful for each other’s company. But the enormous amount of guilt trips one is bound to receive (e.g., “The house sure would be warmer if you were around once in awhile,”) isn’t the only thing that hurts.… Read the rest
One of the best things about the time of year when most of the leaves have fallen and the temperature is starting to drop—that transition between fall and winter—is the fog. In the city, the tops of skyscrapers hide behind misty clouds, and in the country, barns and silos appear… Read the rest
Autumn is, by far, my favorite season of the year. Admittedly, the kind of autumn I’m talking about doesn’t happen everywhere in the world—sorry to those folks that live so close to the equator. But because it is one of the four weather seasons, I feel justified in choosing it… Read the rest
Heading into fall and winter—which, here in Portland tend to be almost one in the same—the countdown is officially beginning. That’s right, fairly soon, snow will be falling in the mountains. And snow in the mountains can only mean one thing: snowboarding.
So as you wait, staring at the mountains,… Read the rest
The cold and rain in Portland for the last couple of days can only mean one thing. Autumn is just around the corner. So with that in mind, this week we give you an apologetically tardy round up of people who haven’t quite mastered the art of using their feet.… Read the rest
What’s more frightening than climbing a rock face seemingly protected by only a rope? Falling from said rock face, having to rely on your rope to catch you.
From Jon: (skip to 1:14 for some swinging action.)
From Mark: (pulled along.)
From Sean: (gravity sucks.)… Read the rest
When you weld three bike frames onto one another, you’re asking for it. Nonetheless, bike jousting looks awesome.
You’re definitely not ready for jousting
It’s like real life American Gladiators
For honor, Sire (this one’s amazing…)… Read the rest
Ah, rollerblading. Often considered the ugly stepchild of extreme sports, it strikes a chord in most of our hearts. C’mon, you know you’ve tried before… perhaps more than once. Willy Wonka even rollerbladed! “If the good lord had intended for us to walk, he wouldn’t have invented rollerskates,” he said.… Read the rest
It’s been a momentous few weeks for the Jolly Green Ganja. South Park… Read the rest aired an episode about it’s medicinal capabilities. Stoners worldwide celebrated like it was Columbus Day. And, of course, California has added the legalization of cheeba to the ballot. Advocates predict its regulation could generate $1.4 billion for
Diego learned that if you’re going to try and chase Chris while he “shoots his sick points,” you’d better watch out.… Read the rest
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, which means many of you are already drunk and at least some of you are under HR investigation for excessive pinching. One of you may even be wearing a blinking shamrock button. By midnight you will all be doing some sort of jig. But do you… Read the rest
