Month: April 2015

Stand Up with the Children

Kayaks and canoes have long been the vehicle of choice when venturing out on the water with kids. But with the explosive growth of stand-up paddling โ€“ the fastest growing outdoor sport over the past five years โ€“ more and more parents are introducing kids to paddling on boards. Paddleboarding is an excellent way for parents to get outdoors with children, get some low-impact exercise, soak up a good dose of fun, and teach tykes about water safety, paddle skills and the marine environment. Here are some guidelines and suggestions for getting out for a little SUPinโ€™ with little ones, whether riding on the board with you or going solo on their own board.

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Ski Shasta

If you have driven Interstate 5 through Siskiyou County, youโ€™ve likely found your gaze pulled toward the glistening white of 14,197 Mount Shasta. Itโ€™s difficult not to: Shastaโ€™s summit is striking. Rising 10,000 feet above the northern California landscape, the mountain is both alluring and awe inspiring.

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Liquid Imagery: Timmy Reyes

Iโ€™ve been good friends with Timmy for a long time. Heโ€™s rad and he lives to the beat of his own drum. Timmy doesnโ€™t really like contests, yet he does really well in them. He missed making the World Tour by one heat last year.

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Half Moon Bay

If youโ€™ve driven between San Francisco and Santa Cruz along scenic Highway 1, youโ€™ve passed through Half Moon Bay. Chances are, you were on your way to somewhere else, and your experience was that of stop lights and fast food restaurants along a congested main thoroughway.

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California Enduro Series

The California Enduro Series (CES) promises another great year of Enduro racing. In its third year, CES proves its commitment to growing this popular cycling sport by expanding its schedule to include additional fun and challenging venues, offering more race categories, and maintaining equal pro payout to both men and women for series overall top placement.

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Our recent article with Michael Allen is up! Featuring his new film A Long Road To Tao, that's being featured in the Las Cruces International Film Festival this spring along with his work as a fine art surf and wave photographer ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŽฅโ 
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Check out Michael's work at the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—โ 
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Written by contributing writer @ellasuring
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When itโ€™s not raining, Castle Rock State Park offers amazing hiking and rock climbing just under an hour away from Santa Cruz! ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿฅพ

And when it is raining, you can still get out there and have some adventures! ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

We went out last weekend in a break from the rain and sent some climbs at Indian Rock ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝ

Just remember to bring water, snacks, warm clothes, and plan beforehand as there is no cell service there, adventure on!

#rockclimbing #adventuresports #outdoor
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Can anyone guess where this iconic Redwood Tree ring is in Santa Cruz? ๐ŸŒฒThe canopies of redwood trees support entire ecosystems of wildlife, insects, plants, and they even create soil up there from decomposing leaves ๐Ÿ‚. Next time you go mountain biking, running, or hiking, take a glance up and wonder at the marvels towering above you! #hiking #santacruz #adventuresportsjournal ...

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