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Dear Anna and Dave,
Recently, most of my climbing trips have been taken with a certain someone. This woman is smart, funny and loves the outdoors as much as I do. And she is way hot. But I want to move to something more than just climbing buddies…
Erik Johansson might not classify himself as an environmental artist, but some of his photography certainly depicts some common eco art themes, forcing us to question our own role as humans in the natural world.
Check out more of Johansson’s work at his website.… Read the rest
Obesity is nothing to joke about — as seen by yesterday’s post on special double sized chairs in Brazil. But with society going the way that it’s going, and kids switching out play time for cheese puff time, we have to shed some light on some of the more absurd… Read the rest
This was recorded as the Guinness World Records highest slackline walk done by Christian Schou in Norway. This was done 1000m high, and quite frankly, it’s one of the crazier things I have seen in awhile.
[via: Slackline]… Read the rest
We do love a good collection of surf photography, so we were stoked to come across this set of photos of Laguna Beach taken by Eric A. Nelson.
Click on any of the photos to be taken to the full gallery.… Read the rest
On August 11th, Brazilian big-wave surfer Maya Gabeira surfed what is now documented as the “biggest wave ridden by a woman,” in Dungeons, South Africa. In the primarily male-dominated world of monster surfing, 22-year-old Gabeira is proving herself to be one hell of a bad ass. To check out more… Read the rest
I post on a surfing forum from time to time and while looking at it this weekend I came across these pictorial gems, provided by a surf buddy of mine, Gaz. Gaz keeps a great surf and fishing blog too, called Raw Waters In Cedar. Besides blogging, Gaz is known… Read the rest
There’s nothing worse than walking home after a late night out and having to pass urine-stenched alleyways, yet in some places, peeing in public is more than common. In Spain, Luzinterruptus, a collective of artists, has installed a public art project to discourage individuals from relieving themselves anywhere but bathrooms.… Read the rest
Here’s your eco thought for the day:
“The greatest threat to the planet is the belief someone else will take care of it.”
–Robert Swan, Polar Explorer, Order of the British Empire… Read the rest
[Photo: woodleywonderworks, Flickr]
Today’s question comes from Steve:
What’s up guys. Greatly enjoy your blogs. So not sure if this quandry is what your looking for but any input would be appreciated. Bout a month ago I met a girl through a friend of mine. She was just visiting for the week and I only hung out with her twice while she was in town. Problem is she was amazing…
More than 30 Washington outdoor recreation and fishing businesses sent a letter to Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell thanking them for their work in protecting the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) and urging their leadership to restore wild Columbia-Snake salmon and steelhead. The businesses on the letter range … Read the rest
Ensuring that urban areas stay green — literally — is important, not only for the aesthetic, but also the health of citizens. In Washington D.C. local nonprofit Casey Trees has launched its Water by Cycle program, the nation’s first bicycle-powered program created to water and care for the city’s trees.… Read the rest
Being an adventurer has its perks. You enjoy traveling to exotic and intriguing places which makes you cultured, you care about the environment which gives you a good conscience, and you’re active so you feel and look great. But even you need help from time to time. That’s why we’re… Read the rest
Ah the timeless hipster vs. other cyclists debate… this video says (sings?) it all. Can’t wait for the rebuttal.… Read the rest
