Category : Miscellaneous
The Way Bobby Sees It
May 10, 2012
The Way Bobby Sees It is a gripping documentary about Bobby McMullen, a competitive mountain biker on a mission to race the most demanding downhill course in the country. Adding to the difficulty: Bobby is legally blind. With the help of a guide and a rigorous training schedule, Bobby is determined to race his bike down a course riddled with obstacles and flanked by steep, life-threatening cliffs. Read More ...
May 10, 2012
The Way Bobby Sees It is a gripping documentary about Bobby McMullen, a competitive mountain biker on a mission to race the most demanding downhill course in the country. Adding to the difficulty: Bobby is legally blind. With the help of a guide and a rigorous training schedule, Bobby is determined to race his bike down a course riddled with obstacles and flanked by steep, life-threatening cliffs. Read More ...
Backroad Diversions: Highway 199 along the Smith River - A scenic ribbon for adventurous souls
April 10, 2012
Following this route will take you through remnants of truly giant coastal redwoods and offer a roller coaster ride alongside the Smith River and into the Siskiyou Mountains where one of the most diverse coniferous forests of North America grows. At 2,100 feet, the highway passes through Collier Tunnel under the Hazel View Summit, leads into the Illinois valley of southern Oregon and reaches all the way to Grant’s Pass. Four miles east of 101, at the Hiouchi Bridge, travelers get their first tantalizing gaze at deep pools and riffles in the Smith River. Read More ...
April 10, 2012
Following this route will take you through remnants of truly giant coastal redwoods and offer a roller coaster ride alongside the Smith River and into the Siskiyou Mountains where one of the most diverse coniferous forests of North America grows. At 2,100 feet, the highway passes through Collier Tunnel under the Hazel View Summit, leads into the Illinois valley of southern Oregon and reaches all the way to Grant’s Pass. Four miles east of 101, at the Hiouchi Bridge, travelers get their first tantalizing gaze at deep pools and riffles in the Smith River. Read More ...
Canoer’s Delight: Paddling the East Fork Carson River in an open canoe offers the perfect blend of comfort and excitement
April 4, 2012
Canoes are for kids at camp, or people from Maine and Minnesota. So when my husband Andrew and I decided to canoe the East Fork Carson River, we received some raised eyebrows from several friends. “It’s a fun kayak,” their faces said, or, “I own a raft you know. Read More ...
April 4, 2012
Canoes are for kids at camp, or people from Maine and Minnesota. So when my husband Andrew and I decided to canoe the East Fork Carson River, we received some raised eyebrows from several friends. “It’s a fun kayak,” their faces said, or, “I own a raft you know. Read More ...
A Life in Flight: Wingsuit Pioneer Loci Jean-Albert, "The Flying Dude
April 2, 2012
It was just “part of the game,” and they all understood the risks. But the reward, the feeling of flight as his body screamed down toward earth like some sort of flaming comet hurled from the heavens, was enough to keep him returning to cliff edges despite the odds of catastrophe. In return for the risk, one of the rewards was euphoria, however brief. Read More ...
April 2, 2012
It was just “part of the game,” and they all understood the risks. But the reward, the feeling of flight as his body screamed down toward earth like some sort of flaming comet hurled from the heavens, was enough to keep him returning to cliff edges despite the odds of catastrophe. In return for the risk, one of the rewards was euphoria, however brief. Read More ...
The Endless Slope
December 1, 2011
And truth be told, I have a bad relationship with particular winter activities, namely skiing and snowboarding. Winter’s arrival has traditionally resulted in a seasonal downward spiral of my life’s overall fun factor, but that may be changing, sooner than later. While the outdoorsy folks around me seem to revel in the season, its arrival sends me into a panic, searching for the nearest exit door that leads south. Read More ...
December 1, 2011
And truth be told, I have a bad relationship with particular winter activities, namely skiing and snowboarding. Winter’s arrival has traditionally resulted in a seasonal downward spiral of my life’s overall fun factor, but that may be changing, sooner than later. While the outdoorsy folks around me seem to revel in the season, its arrival sends me into a panic, searching for the nearest exit door that leads south. Read More ...
Tahoe’s Ace Snowcaster
December 1, 2011
If that sounds like he’s going to be spreading himself thin, maybe too thin for his loyal followers in Tahoe, Allegretto says not to worry. “I’m always tracking everything (across the country) … The only place I haven’t really got a handle on are the Rockies because I’ve never lived there to experience them firsthand, but it shouldn’t take long. ” One reason why Tahoe Weather Discussion has become so popular is that Allegretto writes his blog in fairly plain English so readers don’t need a climate science dictionary to get a sense of what’s going on. Read More ...
December 1, 2011
If that sounds like he’s going to be spreading himself thin, maybe too thin for his loyal followers in Tahoe, Allegretto says not to worry. “I’m always tracking everything (across the country) … The only place I haven’t really got a handle on are the Rockies because I’ve never lived there to experience them firsthand, but it shouldn’t take long. ” One reason why Tahoe Weather Discussion has become so popular is that Allegretto writes his blog in fairly plain English so readers don’t need a climate science dictionary to get a sense of what’s going on. Read More ...
SVEN’S WORLD: Adventures of a Hairy-Legged Cyclist
October 1, 2011
I ride a lot sometimes, sporadically mostly. I like to climb, particularly when I’m done. I have prolifically hairy legs. Read More ...
October 1, 2011
I ride a lot sometimes, sporadically mostly. I like to climb, particularly when I’m done. I have prolifically hairy legs. Read More ...
Craft Brewers: Yes, We Can!
June 1, 2011
By Derrick Peterman and Pete Gauvin Something new is showing up in backpacks, in mountain streams, on rafts, and even on the beach. It’s beer in cans brewed by local and regional craft breweries. The great outdoors is often enjoyed with beer in a can, since cans are lighter than bottles, shattered glass is not a hazard, and empties can be crushed for easy transport out of the woods. Read More ...
June 1, 2011
By Derrick Peterman and Pete Gauvin Something new is showing up in backpacks, in mountain streams, on rafts, and even on the beach. It’s beer in cans brewed by local and regional craft breweries. The great outdoors is often enjoyed with beer in a can, since cans are lighter than bottles, shattered glass is not a hazard, and empties can be crushed for easy transport out of the woods. Read More ...
Best of the Fests
June 1, 2011
Com A three-day mountains, music, and adventure fest, highlighting outdoor activities, tasty food, beer, wine, and great tunes. All the adventure activities are free, including: yoga, kayaking, guided hikes, mountain bike and road bike rides. They also offer healthy cooking and wine demonstrations, included with your festival ticket. Read More ...
June 1, 2011
Com A three-day mountains, music, and adventure fest, highlighting outdoor activities, tasty food, beer, wine, and great tunes. All the adventure activities are free, including: yoga, kayaking, guided hikes, mountain bike and road bike rides. They also offer healthy cooking and wine demonstrations, included with your festival ticket. Read More ...
How To Be Hardcore: Marshall Ulrich on Pain, Suffering and Endurance
April 1, 2011
“Get that wrapped up, then come on back out here. We’ve still got more to do. ” Dad didn’t coddle, that’s for sure. Read More ...
April 1, 2011
“Get that wrapped up, then come on back out here. We’ve still got more to do. ” Dad didn’t coddle, that’s for sure. Read More ...
