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Building Better Bike Balance:

Building Better Bike Balance:

Posted by | Mar 1, 2009 | |

Ryan Leech takes on an arcing skinny line filming for Kranked 5. Whether threading the needle between cars and a curb or lining up for a log ride on your favorite single-track, confident balance in tight situations is a crucial skill for cyclists who challenge the terrain. But learning to let your mind and body relax and roll evenly along a narrow route, elevated or on the ground, is often easier imagined than done. Youโ€™re eyes may comprehend that your two-inch tires have plenty of room to negotiate a 10-inch wide path, but convincing your brain and body to confidently follow is another story.

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High Adventure with a Higher Purpose

High Adventure with a Higher Purpose

Posted by | Mar 1, 2009 | |

Dr. Else Uglum, Pediatrician, on top of Sankha La(14,700 feet), highest point on our trek. Arriving in Kathmandu, amongst the hordes of tourists, climbers, and locals, you start to wonder how many of these people are going to be on the trail with you. If you are headed to the Khumbu or Annapurna regions you would probably see many of them again. But in Humla, the most remote and northerly region of Nepal, this is not the case. In fact, you may not see another tourist at all.

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Catch That Shot!

Catch That Shot!

Posted by | Mar 1, 2009 | |

Skier Chris Davenport climbs and skis the Mountaineerโ€™s Route on Mt. Whitney, spring 2008. Do you ever wish your camera had an auto setting labeled โ€˜Amazing Action Shotโ€™? Youโ€™re not alone. Despite how easy it is to flip your camera to the โ€˜sportsโ€™ setting and hit the shutter button as your buddy blows past you skiing, biking, or paddling, itโ€™s surprisingly hard to come away from the moment with a stellar image of the action. Whether the shot is wellโ€“framed but blurry or focused but missing half a head, there are a lot of ways a one-chance shot can be flubbed.

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Cruisers, Clunkers and the Origins of the Off-Road Bike

Cruisers, Clunkers and the Origins of the Off-Road Bike

Posted by | Mar 1, 2009 | |

Charlie Kelly hauling denim down Repackโ€™s Camera Corner, late 1976, on his 50-pound modified Schwinn Excelsior. Notice the safety gear โ€“ knee pads, elbow pads, leather gloves and boots โ€“ sans helmet. A pickup truck parade that includes a pink 1953 Chevy leaves the last outpost of civilization โ€“ the leafy, hippie oasis that is Fairfax โ€“ heading up into the hills, with 50-pound bicycles and two chronometers โ€ฆ To Repack. The Repack trail drops 1,300 feet in 2.1 miles down the east side of Pine Mountain. At the top is an open ridge with views of Mt. Tamalpais, Marin, the San Francisco Bay, and the blue sky beyond. Fred Wolf and Charlie Kelly started the race down Repack, on Oct. 21, 1976, to be precise.

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BEER THIRTY!

BEER THIRTY!

Posted by | Mar 1, 2009 | |

The link between sports and beer is well established. But in the adventure sports community, weโ€™re not talking about sitting on oneโ€™s kiester, sipping over-priced beer from a plastic cup while watching overpaid professionals have all the fun. For the most part, our beers are earned. For us, beer is the reward at the end of a long backcountry journey, a relaxing capper at the end of a high-intensity effort, the liquid gold at the end of a sweat fest. Not only does it help replace lost calories and soothe from the bloodstream out, it provides a prism of perspective to share and relive our adventures with friends.

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Theย California Enduro Seriesย @ca_enduro took to the High Sierra for Round 4 of the 2023 season. The sold-outย Northstar Enduroย delivered two days of intense racing in stellar conditions (dreamy temps! hero dirt!) atย Northstar California Resortย in Truckeeย August 19-20. Read the recap at adventuresportsjournal.com/northstar-enduro-2023. ๐Ÿ“ธ: Northstar Enduro 2023 Pro Women champion Amy Morrison @amymo_11 by @bixxel.media #californiaenduroseries #northstarenduro #enduro #eduro

Theย California Enduro Seriesย @ca_enduro took to the High Sierra for Round 4 of the 2023 season.

The sold-outย Northstar Enduroย delivered two days of intense racing in stellar conditions (dreamy temps! hero dirt!) atย Northstar California Resortย in Truckeeย August 19-20.

Read the recap at adventuresportsjournal.com/northstar-enduro-2023.

๐Ÿ“ธ: Northstar Enduro 2023 Pro Women champion Amy Morrison @amymo_11 by @bixxel.media

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Out now! Issue #130 a path to the path. We recognize that outdoor adventure is the path and great photos are the path back to the path. Sometimes we lose our way and great photos help us stay inspired. โ  โ  To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the @yosemiteclimbingassociation, guest editor and YCA director @timmyoneill presents five climbing photos that changed the game, including the stunner on our cover of Ron Kauk in Tuolumne Meadows by Chris Falkenstein. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธโ  โ  If you have temporarily lost your way, we hope you find a hard copy of this issue, and it helps you find the path out of your summer doldrums and into the magic of fall colors. Thanks for reading! ๐Ÿ“–โ  โ  Click the link ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• in our bio for this issue's Editor's Note โ€” A Path to the Path, Contemplating the Tao โ€” by Matt Niswonger. โ  โ  Cover Photo: Chris Falkentsteinโ  โ  #print #printmagazine #independentmedia #outdoors #californiaโ  #climbing #Yosemite #adventure #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ  โ  โ 

Out now! Issue #130 a path to the path. We recognize that outdoor adventure is the path and great photos are the path back to the path. Sometimes we lose our way and great photos help us stay inspired. โ 
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To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the @yosemiteclimbingassociation, guest editor and YCA director @timmyoneill presents five climbing photos that changed the game, including the stunner on our cover of Ron Kauk in Tuolumne Meadows by Chris Falkenstein. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธโ 
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If you have temporarily lost your way, we hope you find a hard copy of this issue, and it helps you find the path out of your summer doldrums and into the magic of fall colors. Thanks for reading! ๐Ÿ“–โ 
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Click the link ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• in our bio for this issue's Editor's Note โ€” A Path to the Path, Contemplating the Tao โ€” by Matt Niswonger. โ 
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Cover Photo: Chris Falkentsteinโ 
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#print #printmagazine #independentmedia #outdoors #californiaโ  #climbing #Yosemite #adventure #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ 
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PSA: In anticipation of Hurricane Hilary, @castateparks has closed three state park units. Also, the public is urged to stay out of the ocean due to a high surf advisory in Southern California this weekend.โ  โ  See link in bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• for more info and resources. โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Negley Stockman / Unsplashโ  โ  #PSA #HurricaneHilary #StaySafeโ  โ 

PSA: In anticipation of Hurricane Hilary, @castateparks has closed three state park units. Also, the public is urged to stay out of the ocean due to a high surf advisory in Southern California this weekend.โ 
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See link in bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• for more info and resources. โ 
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#PSA #HurricaneHilary #StaySafeโ 
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Exciting news โ€” California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund have joined forces to expand Castle Rock. This includes a new park entrance and acres of pristine landscapes. ๐ŸŒฟ โ  โ  The $4.21 million in acquisitions for six properties by State Parks are the first for the agency in the Santa Cruz Park District since 2011 and the first anywhere in the state since 2021. ๐ŸŽ„โ  โ  Click link in bio ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’• to learn more. โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Dennis Yuโ  โ  ๐Ÿ“– #CastleRockStatePark #NatureExpansion #DiscoverMore

Exciting news โ€” California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund have joined forces to expand Castle Rock. This includes a new park entrance and acres of pristine landscapes. ๐ŸŒฟ โ 
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The $4.21 million in acquisitions for six properties by State Parks are the first for the agency in the Santa Cruz Park District since 2011 and the first anywhere in the state since 2021. ๐ŸŽ„โ 
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Click link in bio ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’• to learn more. โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธ Dennis Yuโ 
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๐Ÿ“– #CastleRockStatePark #NatureExpansion #DiscoverMore ...

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Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ  โ  In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ  โ  โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ  โ  #climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj

Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ 
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In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ 
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โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ 
๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ 
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#climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj ...

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Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ  โ  In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ  โ  โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ  โ  #climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj

Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ 
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In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ 
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โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ 
๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ 
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#climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj ...

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Public Announcement: Parking at Kings Beach State Recreation Area in Tahoe will be temporarily closed until 1PM this Wednesday, August 9 for the annual Tahoe Summit. โ  โ  Online registration for the Tahoe Summit is now closed, but you can register the day of at the event.โ  โ  Learn more via the link in our bio. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ”—โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธ California State Parks, 2019. Photo by Brian Baerโ 

Public Announcement: Parking at Kings Beach State Recreation Area in Tahoe will be temporarily closed until 1PM this Wednesday, August 9 for the annual Tahoe Summit. โ 
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Online registration for the Tahoe Summit is now closed, but you can register the day of at the event.โ 
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Learn more via the link in our bio. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ”—โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธ California State Parks, 2019. Photo by Brian Baerโ  ...

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Michele Lamelin's four-legged trail partner, Anneke, enjoying a day on the trail in Oakridge, Oregon. ๐ŸŒฒโ  โ  In this photo, Anneke is modeling Ruffwearโ€™s snazzy new Trail Runnerโ„ข Dog Running Vest. ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ  โ  Check it out in our latest issue's Gear We Love, or click the link in our bio to learn more. ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’•โ  โ  ๐Ÿ“ธโ  @michele_and_annekeโ  โ  #trailrunning #dogs #trailrunningdogs #ruffwear #outdoor #adventures #oregon #california #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ  โ 

Michele Lamelin's four-legged trail partner, Anneke, enjoying a day on the trail in Oakridge, Oregon. ๐ŸŒฒโ 
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In this photo, Anneke is modeling Ruffwearโ€™s snazzy new Trail Runnerโ„ข Dog Running Vest. ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ 
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Check it out in our latest issue's Gear We Love, or click the link in our bio to learn more. ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’•โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธโ  @michele_and_annekeโ 
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#trailrunning #dogs #trailrunningdogs #ruffwear #outdoor #adventures #oregon #california #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ 
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