Archive for February, 2009
“Where should we go?” asks Kyle, stating in so many words the question in my head as well. It hasn’t snowed significantly since the beginning of January. We’re beginning to feel a bit like Laird Hamilton during a big wave lull.
“I have no idea. We could hope for sun… Read the rest
Anna and I managed to make it out between sets that morning. Once outside, we sat wide where we’d be safe enough from the looming destructo sets, but still able to claw our way into the waves that peaked too far right for the guys sitting deeper on the reef.… Read the rest
It happens every time. I am not sure how and why, but I always know when it does. As I am sitting on the beach, just a couple of feet away from the seals, I sense that my presence is no longer a threat and from there, a connection, a … Read the rest
The CHOP CHOP CHOP of a helicopter’s blades signal the end is near. After five days of running, mountain biking, kayaking and rock scrambling in the Persian Gulf, teams are finally approaching the finish line of the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge.
To add drama to this photo opp, event organizers… Read the rest
I was reading Jon Bowermaster’s entry from his blog “Notes from Antarctica” writing about garbage resolution and witnessing the sad impact our lifestyle has at some of the most remote places in the world. While out shooting at Punta Norte the other day, I noticed this female sea lion that … Read the rest
“We’ve got two 6’10″s you guys can ride?”
With just over a week to departure and still too many unchecked list items, I started looking at my options. Then call from my dad sealed the deal”¦
“I have to fly east on business, if you stay a little longer I… Read the rest
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The air was fresh and clean. The forest was beautiful – different shades of red, orange, and yellow – on the ground as well as up in the trees. Fall in the Northeast is always spectacular. The leaves transform the wood into a magical mosaic of colors. Even as they
I’ve just returned from a week of cycling in the warm sun of Tucson, Arizona and, let me tell you, for a girl who’s been zipping around on her bike all winter in 35 degree rain (or worse – snow) for two months, the vacation was nothing short of mind-blowing.… Read the rest
Soft-pedaling at 37mph on Sal’s wheel. That may be the best vacation moment ever.
I run out of gears. Ty Lambert opens up the throttle and I am out of gears. The compact crank – a blessing and a curse. In a heartbeat, Sal comes through to my left –… Read the rest
This week has been on idle. Lots of editing and uploading and the weather not being the most cooperative. On many days, it blows heavy from the north, bringing along sand from the dunes. Yesterday, we even had some hail. But to our great pleasure, the wind turned west then… Read the rest
