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Dale Bard: “In the dead of winter”
February 2, 2012
Over the next 44 days, they were pummeled by heavy snowstorms, narrowly escaped avalanche burial and courted starvation. But it was all part of a grand adventure, according Bard. …………………………………………………………………………. Read More ...
February 2, 2012
Over the next 44 days, they were pummeled by heavy snowstorms, narrowly escaped avalanche burial and courted starvation. But it was all part of a grand adventure, according Bard. …………………………………………………………………………. Read More ...
PUBLISHER’S NOTE:
February 2, 2012
Why not? Doing a marathon has always been on my bucket list, and with my 42nd birthday looming, I am actually a little disappointed that I have waited so long. Which made me wonder, why did I wait so long? After a decade of working in the outdoor industry, I have met some inspiring athletes, and have especially admired women who juggle motherhood, careers, and busy race schedules. Unfortunately for me, I have often felt insecure in the presence of these women. Read More ...
February 2, 2012
Why not? Doing a marathon has always been on my bucket list, and with my 42nd birthday looming, I am actually a little disappointed that I have waited so long. Which made me wonder, why did I wait so long? After a decade of working in the outdoor industry, I have met some inspiring athletes, and have especially admired women who juggle motherhood, careers, and busy race schedules. Unfortunately for me, I have often felt insecure in the presence of these women. 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 ...
Water Man
May 1, 2010
Yet to call him a swimmer is a gross understatement. He’s one of the world’s elite long-distance, open-water athletes intent on not just records, but raising awareness about the planet’s water supply in the process. This June, Patrick, 39, will begin his quest for what he is calling the T3 Series. Read More ...
May 1, 2010
Yet to call him a swimmer is a gross understatement. He’s one of the world’s elite long-distance, open-water athletes intent on not just records, but raising awareness about the planet’s water supply in the process. This June, Patrick, 39, will begin his quest for what he is calling the T3 Series. Read More ...
A Day at the Skinny Ski Races
January 1, 2010
You know — the ones with lots of body fluids frozen to their faces as they make their agonizing way around circuitous trails in a blur of limbs and sticks, only to fall face first in a fit of exhaustion across the finish line. And the overzealous announcer – who usually knows as much about cross-country skiing as we know about cricket – screaming into the microphone, “That Bjorn sure looks unbeatable today, doesn’t he?” The other image many of us have of competitive skiers is that of Sierra hotshots who streak by in their form-fitting lycra while day tourers from sea level in bulky parkas gasp for air. Many of these racers are so seriously into their training that, to the uninitiated eye, they seem to be having about as much fun as mice in a maze. Read More ...
January 1, 2010
You know — the ones with lots of body fluids frozen to their faces as they make their agonizing way around circuitous trails in a blur of limbs and sticks, only to fall face first in a fit of exhaustion across the finish line. And the overzealous announcer – who usually knows as much about cross-country skiing as we know about cricket – screaming into the microphone, “That Bjorn sure looks unbeatable today, doesn’t he?” The other image many of us have of competitive skiers is that of Sierra hotshots who streak by in their form-fitting lycra while day tourers from sea level in bulky parkas gasp for air. Many of these racers are so seriously into their training that, to the uninitiated eye, they seem to be having about as much fun as mice in a maze. Read More ...
Honeymooners Hunt Patagonia Pow
January 1, 2010
Our happily-ever-after started with about 18 hours on various airplanes and in various airports before landing in Buenos Aires. We spent our first few days there sleeping off the jet lag between multiple bottles of Malbec and mouthwatering steak dinners, tango shows and futbol games. Buenos Aires, home to 3 million people, is clean, organized and renowned for its cosmopolitan character. Read More ...
January 1, 2010
Our happily-ever-after started with about 18 hours on various airplanes and in various airports before landing in Buenos Aires. We spent our first few days there sleeping off the jet lag between multiple bottles of Malbec and mouthwatering steak dinners, tango shows and futbol games. Buenos Aires, home to 3 million people, is clean, organized and renowned for its cosmopolitan character. Read More ...
Snow Cozy
January 1, 2010
The truth is, winter camping has a bad rap. Sure it’s cold and occasionally uncomfortable but the frostbite horror stories you may have heard were probably from folks who were ill equipped and under prepared. Recent gear innovations have made things easier on winter campers. Read More ...
January 1, 2010
The truth is, winter camping has a bad rap. Sure it’s cold and occasionally uncomfortable but the frostbite horror stories you may have heard were probably from folks who were ill equipped and under prepared. Recent gear innovations have made things easier on winter campers. Read More ...
Nordic Ski Racing and Stunts
January 1, 2010
Production copyright by XCZONE. TV Filmed in HD. The sequence is included in the DVD "Advanced Nordic Skiing" released fall 2009. Read More ...
January 1, 2010
Production copyright by XCZONE. TV Filmed in HD. The sequence is included in the DVD "Advanced Nordic Skiing" released fall 2009. Read More ...
December 8, 2009
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Building Winter Immunity
November 1, 2009
You’d be hard pressed to find a part of your body that’s not involved in the immune process. The major players are the thymus gland, spleen, bone marrow and lymphatic system. But immune activity also takes place in the liver, digestive tract, tonsils and skin. Read More ...
November 1, 2009
You’d be hard pressed to find a part of your body that’s not involved in the immune process. The major players are the thymus gland, spleen, bone marrow and lymphatic system. But immune activity also takes place in the liver, digestive tract, tonsils and skin. Read More ...
