With the announcement that much-loved outdoor adventure store A16 is going out of business after the 2019 holiday shopping season, California will lose another important outdoor retailer.
Every surfer knows late fall marks the beginning of the real surf season. The winter swell window is open, and the big waves are coming. Winter means waves, but it also means cold.
He left his mark on Yosemite during the Golden Age, and was a member of the only American party to climb the first ascent of an 8,000-meter peak, Gasherbrum I. Then he took that experience to the sea.
The last time I tried to hike to the Tuolumne Grove, one of Yosemite National Parkβs three groves of giant sequoias, I had to turn back. There was no injury or emergency, there were just too many people. Iβm glad they are stalking selfies with sequoias instead of hunting for bargains at the mall, but I cannot contemplate the splendor of the largest living things on the planet in a chattering crowd.
Suffering is rarely considered a positive motivator. But if you ask Adrian Ballinger about why he summited both Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen, his comments often wander off into the terrain of how much suffering was involved.
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Moved By Bikes Surfboard Racks are the ultimate solution for easy, eco-friendly transportation to the waves. These sturdy and adjustable racks let surfers hit the road without the hassle of a car. Durable, sleek, and perfect for adventurers who value both style and sustainability.
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Explore redwoods like never before with Mount Hermon Adventures canopy tour. Complete with a ropes course, zip line and countless challenges for every level π² this interactive tour lets you experience all that the Santa Cruz mountains have to offer β°οΈπ
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