Dancing on Big Walls

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Matt Niswonger is the co-founder of Adventure Sports Journal. His roots are in climbing. Now a father of three with less time on his hands, Matt mainly sticks to mountain biking, surfing and gym climbing.

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Save Yosemite’s Camp 4 (Again) - 10/17/2022
Editor’s Note #125 // Saving Nature - 08/06/2022
Editor’s Note #124 // Soul - 06/02/2022

BANDALOOP started when dancing was combined with climbing. The resulting mashup creates an unforgettable experience that tilts perception and brings a powerful emptiness to our mind.

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Looking to get after some sweet vert on your skis or snowboard? Or perhaps hitting the trails on cross country skis or snowshoes is your jam? ❄️ 🎿⁠
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Either way, be sure to check out our Resort Roundup (at the 🔗 in our bio) which shouts out California’s best resorts for winter fun – many of which have unveiled new runs and equipment this season!⁠
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Introduction by Anthea Raymond @lariverbeach⁠
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We love being a free resource for the California outdoor community. Consider helping us continue our work AND get the chance to WIN a @girosnow Tor or Tenaya Spherical helmet along with a pair of Giro X Fender Axis goggles (total value $440). 🏂🏿 ⛷️⁠
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Simply become an ASJ member by 1/24/23 and we’ll enter you into this snow-much-fun drawing. Plus, as an ASJ members you’ll be automatically entered to win prizes throughout the year!⁠
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Become a member at the link in our bio!⁠
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#MyASJ #LiveForThis #girosnow #adventuresportsjournal ...

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2022 was a rough year for our long-time contributor @chrisvanleuven. On the heels of a bike crash injury, his hair started falling out in clumps due to an undiagnosed health condition. Then the unthinkable happened, when his house and most of his belongings burned down in Mariposa County’s Oak Fire.⁠
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In an article in our latest issue, Chris recounts how he was able to “fill his cup” with climbing, biking and writing through those tough times — and found himself happy to be “alive and thriving” in the Sierra foothills. 🧗 🚵 💻 💖⁠
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Read Chris' story at the 🔗 in our bio. ⁠
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#yosemitelife #rockclimbing #ebiking #writing #fillyourcup⁠
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Roy Tuscany suffered a spinal injury in 2006. After his recovery he founded @hi5sfoundation, a non-profit that has helped hundreds of injured athletes and veterans from across the country. ⁠
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“The massive thing I’ve recognized through this work is that sports are a byproduct of community,” Tuscany explains. “We know that if we can get people back to sport, we can use sport as a vehicle to get them back to community and social interaction. We use sport as a way to integrate people back into … people.”⁠
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📸 @ming.t.poon⁠
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📖Pick up a copy of our latest issue to enjoy the article in our large print format or click the 🔗 in our bio to read more here. ⬆️⁠
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#highfivesfoundation #highfivesathletes #accessibility #california #outdoors #community #adaptivesports #palisadestahoe #adventuresportsjournal #myasj ...

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We hope you and yours are having a great holiday season.⁠
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📆As we near the end of 2022, here are some highlights by our contributing editor Matt Johanson — pictured here. ⁠
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🎉 2022 saw the pandemic recede, wildfires decrease and outdoor recreation dramatically improve as a result. ⁠
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🌈 California opened the door to increased outdoor opportunities by committing $57 million for underprivileged people in 125 communities. ⁠
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🏂🏼 The Outdoor Access for All initiative will fund access to nature, outdoor leadership education and career pathways. Thousands of people will experience hiking, camping, kayaking, snowboarding and more as a result. ⁠
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🏕️ “These programs will turn parks into outdoor classrooms, inspiring a new generation of environmental leadership in California,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero.⁠
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⬆️ Click the link 🔗 in our bio to read more positive outdoor stories from 2022, including stories on @youthbikeamerica @fullcircleeverest @ku_stevens @cleanupthelake @tahoefund⁠
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⛷️ Brennan Lagasse shares the backcountry magic available at the new Frog Lake Backcountry Huts, where one can enjoy quality mountain comfort together with easily accessible terrain.⁠
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❄️ "There's something special about the mountain hut experience. The feeling of never leaving the mountains after a long day in the backcountry is something all snow lovers should experience at some point. Luckily for Sierra backcountry users, there's a new hut system to experince north of Tahoe that encapsulates this spirit and then some." — @stateofthebackcountry⁠
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⬆️ Pick up our latest issue or check the link 🔗 in our bio to learn more. ⁠
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ASJ is only possible with the support of our advertisers. Please support our partners this holiday season. Here is an idea from @rab.equipment.⁠
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🎁 Rab’s Khroma Kinetic is the perfect snow sports jacket for those who love the ski up just as much as the ski down.⁠
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🗻 It’s just the ticket for anything from remote ski touring and hut-to-hut adventures to ascending and stomping the steepest, most technical lines.⁠
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⛷ Lightweight, stretchy, highly breathable, and totally packable … with all the bells and whistles you can think of for comfort and ease. ⁠
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👆🏼 Go to the 🔗 in our bio to learn more. ⁠
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🎁 Give the gift of an experience they will never forget: sailing the Monterey Bay with O'Neill Yacht Charters.⁠
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💻 Digital gift certificates are available for purchase on-line, never expire, and are redeemable toward any OYC sailing tour (offered annually April – October).⁠
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⛵️ Sail aboard OYC’s brand new 65’ Team O’Neill luxury catamaran and experience adventure and beauty on the Monterey Bay.⁠
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👆🏿 Go to the 🔗 in our bio to learn more. ⁠
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#ONeillYachtCharters #Sailing #Catamaran #MontereyBay #OceanAdventure #AdventureSportsJournal #MyASJ⁠
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🎁 Give the gift of eMTBing this holiday season.⁠
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🚵‍♂️ Looking for an entry-level trail eMTB with the heart of a champion? ⁠
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🚲️ The Copperhead EVO AM 1 750 by @bulls_bikes_usa is spec’d with the Bosch Smart System and 750Wh battery, Shimano Deore shifting and 150mm of plush travel, ready to grow as your skills progress. ⁠
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🔋 Go ahead, charge your limits.⁠
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⬆️ Click the link 🔗 in our bio for info. ⁠
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#chargeyourlimits #bullsbikes #bullsebikes #ebike #emtb #boschebike #giftguide2022 #outdoors #adventuresportsjournal #myasj⁠
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🎁 Give the gift of Leave No Trace, convenience, and giggles to that special outdoorsy person on your holiday list who squats when they pee. ⁠
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🏕 Yep, you heard that right! Kula Cloth® is an antimicrobial pee cloth for all the places you “go.” No more drip drying or hauling in and out a ton of toilet paper on adventures.⁠
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🔶 This ultra-absorbent cloth can also be used as a handkerchief or a small washcloth.⁠
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🌈 Choose from a wide variety of prints; custom Kulas also available!⁠
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👆️Go to the 🔗 in our bio to learn more. ⁠
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#KulaCloth #Kula #PeeCloth #CreepyVictorianKitty #AdventureLife #AdventureSportsJournal #MyASJ⁠
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🎁 Give the gift of playing in the snow at @junemountain this holiday season.⁠
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⛷ The skiers and snowboarders on your list will go nuts over the 1,500 acres of spacious slopes, breathtaking views, and easy-going family-friendly atmosphere.⁠
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🏂 A June Mountain gift certificate is just right for anyone from beginner to expert. ⁠
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Regular ASJ contributor Krista Houghton has always been on the lookout for trash on her outdoor adventures. 🏞⁠
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This past year, she’s bumped up her efforts – accompanied by her husband – by getting out in her own neighborhood with a trash bag and picker. What started as a downer as she made her neighborhood rounds has developed into a sense of pride in caring for the area she lives in. 🏡 ⁠
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Imagine the good vibes and clean public places if we all followed Krista’s example! 💓⁠
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👆🏾 Go to the 🔗 in our bio to get inspired by her article in our latest issue.⁠
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