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I Could See Us Freeriders Building Something Like This In Durango

2012-01-29T07:32:00.001-07:00

Dirtcoaster from Bobby Henderson on Vimeo.

Can We Perceive Time Through Our Sense?

2012-01-25T06:53:00.002-07:00

We can see the leaves changing on the trees. When the flowers bloom and the birds sing we know it is summer. After the snow dries on the pavement, we know the day is warming. When we are full after a Thanksgiving meal, we know fall is officially over and winter is about to begin. All of these observations are made through our sense, we either see or hear, and can realize that time has/is

Our Biggest Challenge, Our Greatest Strength?

2012-01-24T06:36:00.001-07:00

Have you ever listed all the challenges you face in a day? What about your work week? Month? Year? Would it have been possible to also write down what you learned, or how you overcame a life obstacle? Could you? Having gone through so many challenges in 2011, I didn't write down much either. Perhaps the very act of acknowledging your challenges is hard in itself. Now, they say we learn from our

This SPOT Could Save Your Life!

2012-01-23T06:34:00.002-07:00

The SPOT, or Satellite GPS Messenger unit, is one of those little gadgets that could actually save your life! Yesterday, I hit some back country shots near one of our more popular areas. With the recent snowfall and avalanche mitigation work, I was a little nervous. My hike up the steep side was no big deal, but as soon as I got to the leeward and north-facing side of the ridge things started

In Honor Of Our Recent Snowfall - Matchstick Production's Attack Of La Nina

2012-01-17T06:15:00.003-07:00

Get your DVD copy here...

Folding Crash Pad VS Flat-And-Roll Crash Pad For Bouldering

2012-01-16T07:37:00.002-07:00

There are two types of people in this world... Those that like the rolled-up version of a climbing/bouldering crash pad, and those that like the folded kind! The rolled kind... The folded kind... You can buy both right from my blog, so if you don't own either you'll get your chance to figure them out. But as for me, I'm a folded kind of climber. Here are the benefits insofar as I'm

UCI World Cup Durango, CO 2001

2012-01-16T07:02:00.002-07:00

Video Vault: 2001 UCI World Cup, Durango Colorado - More Mountain Bike Videos

Barcelona, Spain MTB

2012-01-14T17:45:00.001-07:00

the ALEX BERGER BARCELONA edit from Edi Held on Vimeo.

Admiration In the Outdoor World

2012-01-13T06:16:00.000-07:00

What do you admire in an outdoor athlete? As for me, I'm in awe of people who can do the amazing on their mountain bikes. I'm talking those that shred downhill on very technical terrain, or who trick through the air. The skill involved here and the learning curve is tough - trust me, I've got the scars to prove it. I used to be just a racer-type (and still love to go fast uphill), but to me the

When Is Your Most Powerful Time Of The Day?

2012-01-11T06:33:00.001-07:00

And so it goes... Some people are morning people and some people are night people! Should the two mix??? Ah... An age old question! But it is true. Some folks get a burst of energy in the morning and get more done by 8:00 AM than a crack addict on sugar high (thank you Espresso roast coffee). However, around 9:00 PM (me), they turn into movie-watching zombies bent on falling asleep to some

Search and Destroy MTB Video In Utah

2012-01-10T15:40:00.002-07:00

Guayaki Yerba Mate' On Sale On Amazon!!!

2012-01-10T06:50:00.000-07:00

Traditional Guayaki loose leafYerba Mate. One of the best teasto put in your mouth! About 29% off that's what this sale is all about. As an avid yerba mate' drinker, I can tell you that this sale is something to jump on. Perhaps it is there every day low price, but I'm going to move on it. Other sites have this at $12 - $16. And is it me, or is online shopping just getting easier to do with

Crazy Urban DH Race...

2012-01-08T16:52:00.000-07:00

Can There Really Be A "Best Headphone"?

2012-01-08T07:46:00.000-07:00

Skull Candy Titan Headphones... The best? Sure... Why not? I'm a huge fan of the Skull Candy Titan's. Especially the ones with the woven cord (like you see here, and can buy here). If you're the type that trains hard, and a lot during the week then likely you listen to music, and so you wear headphones. Great, good! Any product will suffice. However, if you're the type that just doesn't

Hands Down The Best Biking Short, And You Wouldn't Expect It

2012-01-07T19:04:00.000-07:00

Yep, I'm talking Dickies here! I'm a HUGE knicker fan... There, I said it! And the question is why. For starters they keep your knees warm and they also look bitchin! Secondly, with a pair of knee pads on you've got a little extra protection. I've been wearing my Dickies knickers for the past 4 months (yes even in late summer too) and I really don't ride in much else. They do get a little hot,

Wearable Hydration Packs???

2012-01-04T06:41:00.001-07:00

Well if this isn't the craziest thing and something I might actually buy! Hydration packs are great, but sometimes you just want something low-pro! Small, tucks away easily and won't cause an unsightly mess when company is around :) The Cambelback Hydration shirt is really designed to be a Camelback minus the back. The hydration unit is tucked in behind the shirt, which also has a three pocket

A Couple Cool Outdoor Gear Sales Going On...

2012-01-03T08:10:00.000-07:00

It must STILL be that time of year... More companies are offering deals than I would've thought. For example, did you know that can get up to 50% Mountain Hardware gear? We all love a bargain, and that's what I'm out for! SkiCenter.com has free shipping both ways... Click here to learn more. Free shipping from MooseJaw if you buy a branded MooseJaw product. Free shipping from Patagonia on

Top Five Best MTB Gear - 2011

2011-12-30T16:14:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist looking into the top five MTB accessories for 2011. I believe if I did a top five bike frame post, people would stop reading the amazingness found on ChainRingAction. What I'm doing here is giving you an idea as to the best gear that I found in 2011. Focus included innovative features, practical design, affordability and some cool factor... Oh, and I'm not going to list the

Broken Front Fork During Back Flip - Crazy

2011-12-29T16:58:00.001-07:00

Dead Fork Crash from baz on Vimeo.

A Little Bertrand Russell - Pursuit

2011-12-28T18:06:00.000-07:00

Another Help-My-Day-Be-More-Efficient Book?

2011-12-27T07:50:00.001-07:00

Another book about mastering efficiency??? Oh geez... Aren't there like a thousand out there, or more? Yep, sure are... I just started reading a new one, and different from the four/five hour work week book (insane concept if you ask me... This does NOT work for a sales or marketing rep), the book 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done by Peter Bregman has

I Want To Build An Indoor MTB Park In Durango

2011-12-21T20:05:00.000-07:00

And have this guy ride there...

Santa Claus By The Numbers...

2011-12-19T10:38:00.002-07:00

Santa Claus:An Engineers PerspectiveI. There are approximately two billion children (persons under 18) in the world. However, since Santa does not visit children of Muslim, Hindu, Jewish or Buddhist religions, this reduces the workload for Christmas night to 15% of the total, or 378million (according to the Population Reference Bureau). At an average (census) rate of 3.5 children per house hold,

Solid Mountain Biking... Wow!

2011-12-13T11:43:00.002-07:00

I WANT MORE MTB FREERIDE!!! NEW VIDEO...

2011-12-06T18:11:00.001-07:00

Crested Roots - More Mountain Bike Videos

Amazon "Wish List" An Easy Way To Collaborate On Gift Giving

2011-11-30T07:51:00.001-07:00

Amazon.com has the coolest feature out there... A super duper online wishlist! Yep, you can search and then drop the little goodie in your wishlist bag. Next, and here's the real win, you can share it! So all of your significant others will be able to share in your XMAS joy by purchasing exactly what you want. I've gotten a few emails regarding what's on my outdoor list, so here's what I'm

Best 1980's Ski Icons and Ads

2011-11-13T08:21:00.001-07:00

Remember all those HOT Lange ski boots ads! You know, there really isn't any sports personalities any more... Glen Plake was a shredder! More hot! Check out the sweater and are those Bolle sunglasses? Ski movies back then weren't all about eating the gnar on big mountains! They were MUCH better. Another hot classic!

The 48 Laws Of Power...

2011-11-09T07:17:00.000-07:00

The Laws Never outshine the master. Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies. Conceal your intentions. Always say less than necessary. So much depends on reputation. Guard it with your life. Court attention at all costs. Get others to do the work for you, but always take the credit. Make other people come to you; use bait if necessary. Win through your actions, never

Week In Review

2011-11-05T10:18:00.000-06:00

Is it me, or is each and every week in our world manifest some powerful change? The freak show that is Herman Cain and his handling of the sexual harassment charges is a fraction of my concern when I compare it to his "brother from another mother"comment concerning taking money from the Koch brothers. Hey Tea Party, this is not what you so strongly stood for is it - special interests

More Jazz... Classic 1966 Dave Brubeck - Take Five

2011-10-22T10:25:00.001-06:00

The Week In Review - Economic Alliance, Indian Summer and Leadership

2011-10-21T08:28:00.002-06:00

To start of my week in review, I'm still buzzing about my panel opportunity at the Economic Alliance meeting in Ignacio, CO. The event gave Durangoans and La Plata Countian's an amazing opportunity to connect with several business and government leaders in Durango, CO, and beyond. What a great meeting! My role at the meeting was on a technology panel discussion, the write up from LinkedIn is

Daily Show Rips Divisive Rhetoric In This Video

2011-10-19T07:28:00.000-06:00

The Weekly Recap - Back Office, Steve Jobs, Rain in Durango

2011-10-08T09:46:00.000-06:00

It wasn't a week fully of rad shredding... No mountain bike or bouldering glory! It was all rain, and cold at that in Durango, CO this week. Alas, it was time to work hard and reflect on a lot going on this week. To start of my weekly review, I have to give notice to a trend I've been seeing and one that is timely with Steve Job's unfortunate passing... Years ago I switched to a MAC, and

It Must Be Ski Season, The Sales Are Racking Up - Take A Look

2011-10-07T08:49:00.001-06:00

Here are the sales I found on the newest ski stuff out there... Garmont and Scarpa 20% off - CLICK HERE Free shipping on all Patagona orders over $75 - CLICK HERE Mountain Hardware Sale (up to 65% off) - CLICK HERE Stay tuned as I find more...

What Steve Job's Death Means To Me... Thanks!

2011-10-06T07:49:00.000-06:00

Dear Mr. Jobs, thank you for all the people I've met from San Francisco who brought your ideas of great product design to my work life. I learned a ton from them! Thank you for the ipod and making my mountain bike treks through the wilderness full of rich learning from the podcasts I listen to, and some music. I also want to extend a great deal of thanks for my ipad! I'm actually reading more

REI Close Out - Just So You Know...

2011-10-05T07:11:00.001-06:00

It is that time of the year when we in Durango, CO make the drive to REI to buy passes for Purg for really cheap! While you're there, or if you don't go check out the sales Shop Sale & Clearance Items at REI.com!

New Thinking In MTB Shoes From Shimano

2011-10-02T07:40:00.001-06:00

Shimano, just like every other brand, is looking at how to capitalize on the growing Freeride and DH scene. It seems like so many XC racers and riders are thinking bigger travel and bigger hits now, and the other accessories are catching up! The Shimano SH-AM45 is just about everything a rider could want - SPD (cleats), ankle protection, stiffness and style! I just ordered a pair and I'm stoked

Southwest Colorado Is Turning Gold!

2011-10-02T07:28:00.000-06:00

On Hotel Draw roa We rode through a meadow of gold! My mouth is open because I was so amazed by the beauty!

MORE RANDOM PICS FROM THE HIGH COUNTRY

2011-09-26T15:20:00.000-06:00

Beautiful San Juans... Finally someone understands me... Kristi getting closer to the Jura Nob, or the Molass trail Look, my bike! Kristi over Rolling Pass... Love seeing the mineral creek basin in the back ground! More beautiful radness

10 Years Ago, I Woke Up In Durango For The First Time

2011-09-20T07:09:00.000-06:00

I'll never forget, nor will we all... It was September 10th, 2001. My car had crested Wolf Creek pass and I was heading to my new home: Durango, CO. Having been recruited to work in Durango, my life was already on changed path. I left Oklahoma City, OK, my new life was to begin. I woke on September 11th, 2001 to a blue-bird sky and beautiful mountain morning in Durango. My new home. My new place

Rad Cable Cam Footage Of, Guess What, MTB Shredding

2011-09-08T09:40:00.001-06:00

Lahnvalley Crew Playgrounds - More Mountain Bike Videos

GO SOONERS!! 47 - 14 win over Tulsa...

2011-09-06T10:19:00.002-06:00

If I Had To Put A Label On This Last Year = ENOUGH

2011-09-01T20:17:00.000-06:00

Have you had a "transition year"? Resonate? It does for me... Human is to transition. The pace is the universe decision.

Killer Surf!!!

2011-08-30T12:06:00.001-06:00

RockLands South Africa, Bouldering Radness.........

2011-08-24T21:18:00.003-06:00

ROCKLANDS: Black Diamond athlete Nalle Hukkataival visits South Africa's famed boulders from Black Diamond Equipment on Vimeo.

Don't Leave Home Without Two Of These!!!

2011-08-23T07:10:00.000-06:00

It was during a road trip through Colorado's best mountain biking areas that I learned a valuable lesson: keep an extra rear derailleur hanger in your hydration pack! These little things keep your rear derailleur attached to your bike. Without it, no shifting or fun time! I can almost guarantee that the local bike shop that you go crawling to will not have your model, so that's why you should buy

Got To Love Urban Shredding!

2011-08-18T08:45:00.001-06:00

New 5.10 Climbing Shoes

2011-07-20T10:27:00.000-06:00

I'm still baffled as to why climbing shoe companies stopped adding the cushion on the heel of bouldering shoes. Of all the shoes needing some more cushion for the pushing (think: Pusher), it is a climbing shoe! We climb up the rock, and then we fall off the rock, what better way to protect our little feet than to add a little protection. I've been looking at new shoes and the 5.10 Vmile climbing

Got To Give Juan Williams, Fox Contributor, His Due In This Video

2011-07-15T11:31:00.001-06:00

So I Found The Best DH/PARK MTB Tire

2011-07-10T21:00:00.000-06:00

Hands down, the best tire I've ever ridden... Corners great! This tire made my first day at Telluride, CO MTB park incredible. It was a dusty ride in the afternoon, they worked so fine. It was a tacky ride after the rains, they rocked! Stiff tire too... The kind that just works with DH frames. No flats so far... Get this tire here NOW!

Killer Freeride Video, Gee Another One Walker?!?!?!?

2011-07-08T12:29:00.001-06:00

Random Pictures Of Radness, By Walker T

2011-07-07T16:44:00.000-06:00

Christian Rock Band album cover... At the end of cross creek trail Santa Barbara pier... Walker looking in to the ocean... Kristi posing on a rad boulder in SB WINERIES!!! Kristi at the candy bar. Telluride Eider Creek trail... Got to love a new visitor to telluride taking the classic t-ride shot! Cross Creek Trail Telluride 4th of July parade. These guys/

Chronicles Of The Tao - My Favorite Summer Read

2011-07-06T20:27:00.000-06:00

No other culture has a super monk like the Chinese... Taoist monks took to the streets in their gray robes and preached the gospel of enlightenment. With their modest lifestyle and aesthetic practices, it wasn't hard to spot them. But there was another side, martial arts... No book better describes the martial artist view than the Chronicles of the Tao. The story follows a Taoist monk from a

Awesome, No Amazing Freeride Video Super-Slow Camera

2011-06-30T16:20:00.001-06:00

Claymore Challenge - Phantom Flex High Speed Camera - Highland Mtn from Tom Guilmette on Vimeo.

John Stewart Is Brilliant - Attacks Himself After Fox Attacks Him...

2011-06-29T12:11:00.001-06:00

THEY ARE NOT MAN-PRI'S - they are knickers!

2011-06-16T18:50:00.000-06:00

For you haters... Let me just say Knickers are the shit! When you're climbing they keep your knees from getting scraped. The are sooo euro! Witness the tech fiber... Anyway, I have had these for a few weeks and really like em... Easy to pack too!

Teva Games Slope Style Video - SWEET!

2011-06-09T14:43:00.001-06:00

Funniest Restaurant Movie I've Ever Seen - Waitress Loses It

2011-05-28T07:47:00.002-06:00

POST OFFICE JUMP JAM FOOTAGE FROM GOPRO - KILLER!!!

2011-05-16T15:48:00.001-06:00

Untitled from GoPro on Vimeo.

Loyalty - The Key To Relationships???

2011-05-07T08:55:00.000-06:00

Check out this great interview about the virtue of loyalty on the Diane Rehm show... I've come face to face with loyalty in the last few months, and what it really means...

New Thinking On The Universe And Time

2011-05-05T10:12:00.001-06:00

The Custom Jr. Spaghetti Tank I designed on CafePress.com

2011-04-29T07:16:00.000-06:00

The Custom Jr. Spaghetti Tank I designed on CafePress.com

Angel Fire Bike Park... Yes Please - Summer 2011

2011-04-20T17:10:00.001-06:00

A Wonderful World Of Pictures A Day

2011-04-18T14:37:00.002-06:00

If Your Aim Isn't Learning New Things

2011-04-10T14:46:00.000-06:00

Life is going to throw surprises at you... Plan A will soon become Plan B. The motivated succeed here, the weak unfold and self destruct... What are you?

Jackson Hole Like You've Never Seen It Before - Mini Style

2011-04-05T09:34:00.001-06:00

A Tiny Day in the Jackson Hole Backcountry from Tristan Greszko on Vimeo.

Playing Around WIth Amazon's Cloud Drive

2011-04-04T07:13:00.000-06:00

If you're a dropbox.com user (which I absolutely love by the way!!!) then you might also want to look at Amazon's Cloud Drive service. Just like Dropbox they give you 5 gigs of storage and there are paid for services for up to 20 gigs. Considering I'm not seeing and reason to switch from Dropbox, I've created my account, but that's about all... If you really want to know how to leverage Dropbox

Amazing Street DH Race Footage In Chile!!!

2011-03-31T06:40:00.001-06:00

VCA 2010 RACE RUN from changoman on Vimeo.

Is This The Best Camp Chair EVER???

2011-03-30T07:32:00.000-06:00

IMAGINE YOURSELF ON THIS CHAIR!!! So, I'm hanging in Moab, UT over the weekend, enjoying the sun, friends, cold beer and long mountain bike rides! After a good spin on the mountain bike over the high desert trails of Lower Porcupine Rim, it was time to hang with the friends around a campfire. A nice dinner of Elk sausage, steamed vegetables and some really nice bread, we broke out the beers and

If You Had Just One Wish???

2011-03-27T09:11:00.000-06:00

Imagine what it would take to grant a wish? Yeah, yeah... It would depend on the wish, but what if it were a big one? Say, bringing all the dinosaurs back? Imagine the work it would take to support that wish... First off, the military would have to be on constant guard! T-rex attacks would be just awful. Imagine the news reports: t-rex devours entire nursing home... My god! Even if the wish were

Thievery Corporation GoPro - Totally Rad

2011-03-15T11:38:00.003-06:00

Some Killer Random Pics From A Vision Quest...

2011-03-12T09:46:00.001-07:00

So I've been running around traveling over the past few weekends, and thought it might be a good idea to share my pics... More to come, but a good start eh? The entrance to Moe's Valley... Man, I miss this place. You can see one of the main boulders in the center of the road. Thought this was a cool pic... Looking through a starter hold to the main boulder set. Oh, and there was GREAT

KONA COILAIR SUPREME FOR SALE - AFFORDABLE FREERIDE

2011-03-10T07:35:00.000-07:00

Good condition Kona Coilair Supreme 2008!!! I really want to move this bike, so please contact me at walkersmooth@gmail.com... Specs and some pics below... THIS COULD BE YOUR NEW BIKE!!!! Frame sizesS(15"), M(17"), L(18"), XL(19"), XXL(20") Frame tubingKona Clump 7005 Aluminum/Magic 6+1 System Rear ShockFox RP2 with XV sleeve ForkMarzocchi 55-ATA2 165mm w/20mm axle HeadsetFSA Pig

Sweet Vid Is It Me Or Is The Mountain Biking Season Heating Up!!!

2011-03-03T09:48:00.001-07:00

The Best Bluetooth Headset On The Market!!!

2011-03-01T10:41:00.000-07:00

I've tried about 15 different bluetooth headsets and I've found one that, so far, has fit the bill! Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-Discovery-Ultimate-Bluetooth-Packaging/dp/B000HBIUNG/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1299001191&sr=8-13

The 2nd Best Way To Make A Cup Of Coffee

2011-02-24T09:39:00.000-07:00

The secret to a great cup of coffee? Great beans, press or portafilter and lots of grounds. Yep, forget the "medium" roast, basically that means medium taste. You want to go for the full bodied joy of jet-black BOLD! Secondly, throw out your drip coffee maker! French Press or an Espresso is the only way to truly maximize the taste of great beans. Why? Well, the water totally bonds with the bean

FREE SQUARE CARD READERS!!! BRILLIANT!!!

2011-02-23T18:09:00.000-07:00

When The Shoe Fits, Wear It - The North Face GTX XCR Adventure Shoe

2011-02-23T08:25:00.000-07:00

A truer maxim has never held true, especially for runners! As we pound the trail day after day, a good shoe means the difference between a great hike/run or a ankle-busting slip/fall. The North Face GTX XCR is that shoe for me, and believe me, I'm hooked - literally. The Vibram sole sticks to rock/soil/roots like cold oatmeal in my cereal bowl. I've rarely slipped or lost my footing with these

Interested In Raw Power? The Yamaha EF1000iS Generator

2011-02-21T06:10:00.000-07:00

24 Hours Of Old Pueblo, 24 Hours Of Moab, The Dawn Til Dusk Race in Gallup, NM, 12 Hours Of Mesa Verde, well, just about any 12-24 or multi-hour race might require you power for those that you love, or the cool devices we bring to make camping a little easier. Enter a gas generator! Grrr.... The Yamaha EF1000iS is a powerful little unit with a lot of cool bells and whistles. To start, the

Need A Light? Black Diamond's Titan Lantern

2011-02-08T11:36:00.000-07:00

Remember the old-school days of the Coleman gas lantern - a bright spot in any campground! But times have changed... The Black Diamond Titan Lantern is a low-impact and very bright battery-powered light with a very key feature: its small size... I've used this light in just about every circumstance from cold-weather camping to in-car conference calls. The cool thing is the battery power stays

A Quick Review On The Verizon Mifi - Internet Everywhere

2011-02-06T08:57:00.000-07:00

On the road or just need an internet connection without the hassle of signing in here and paying there? Keep reading more to learn about my recent use of the Verizon Mifi: a wireless mobile hotspot that runs on the 3G network. I started out my mobile hotspot journey with the 5Spot by Verizon, which was a total piece of crap! Do not buy this... I ordered the Mifi, yet I received the 5Spot, not

The Entire Day, With Skull Candy

2011-01-31T06:56:00.000-07:00

Music, plug into ear, adjust volume, run! That is likely a true thing for most of the runners out there in run land. Whether trail, snow, concrete or sand, as runners we seem to like the idea of music blaring in to our brains. Yesterday it seemed as though that was my day. But the cool thing I just found out about: Skull Candy head earbuds are the only noise canceling head phones that actually

Four Friends Four Bikes Is Back - One Of The Best FR Bike Movie Cuts

2011-01-30T06:56:00.003-07:00

The Spot Locator - Could Save Your Life

2011-01-30T06:48:00.000-07:00

The SPOT locator works like this... You're out back country skiing with some friends. The last one down the steep tree shot is you. As you're shredding downward, you hit a small hidden branch and tumble a few times stopping only with your back hitting a tree. Perhaps it is a broken rib, or maybe, worse, a back injury. You slowly remove your backpack and take out your spot. Clicking on the SOS

2011-01-24T15:38:00.000-07:00

All... I think it is time! Having never participated in any of the annual gear swaps, and being one of Durango's favorite retail customers, I think it is time for the first ever "Walker's Ski, Climbing and Biking Extravaganza!" This event will be for one day only... This coming Thursday (1.27.11) and only at The Rock Lounge, I'll be moving the following at a great deal. On the inventory list.

A Wheel-Mounted Bicycle Hitch Rack Under $200 That Can Support Freeride And DH Bikes

2011-01-22T05:26:00.000-07:00

We all have a big desire to find the perfect bike rack, and one, for us Freerides and DH's, that doesn't cost $500 and can actually hold our big hit bikes! So, if you're budget conscious and interested in a rack that does actually hold up, then here you go... I've used this bike rack for about two years and I have to say, love it. Sure, it is not a Thule or Yakima, but the price is what got me.

Is This The Best Ski Helmet On The Market?

2011-01-18T07:18:00.000-07:00

For the skier or boarder with killer tunes to listen to or a conference call to catch, this is your helmet! Completely bluetooth enabled, the Smith Variant Ski Helmet keeps you handsfree when talking on your phone and has no ear buds that dig into your brain... Listen to music comfortably as well as find your friends while you shred. This one is on my XMAS list for next year... For those of you

Buy A Swiss Army Knife, Your Grandpa Wore One For A Reason

2011-01-16T07:04:00.000-07:00

Grandpa knows best, right! He's the guy who figured out how to reach his wallet in his back pocket by reaching over his shoulder. He's the man that taught you Coors, not Coors Light, is the beer you should be drinking! He's the man that always had a knife on him, no matter what (Grandpa also didn't travel that much on airplanes either). So what knife did Grandpa choose? Well, the Swiss Army kind,

GoalZero Solar Panel Charger Makes Conference Calls Possible In The Backcountry!

2011-01-14T07:44:00.001-07:00

Imagine never being at a desk again? Think of your desk as the following: the beach, the mountains, the slopes, the jungle... With the GoalZero Nomad Solar panel, you get power and a small size all in one package. The Nomad can charge an Ipad as easily as a DroidX smartphone. Again... Imagine with me for a quick second. You're coding some important software application, and you're sitting on the

What Is The Most Effective Exercise Equipment?

2011-01-13T06:54:00.000-07:00

Go no further than rubber and plastic and what do you envision? If you guess an exercis strap then you're right on! It is all in the modularity of the device and creativity of the workout. Said another way, try to think about how many different ways you can wrap this thing around something and pull on it... That's just about it. From squats to upright rows to lat pull downs to shoulder presses,

New BackCountry Ski Glove For Hiking Up

2011-01-12T07:25:00.000-07:00

Think twice before grabbing those leather full-finger glove on a very cold day and instead think of these: I opted out of my normal pair of gloves and added these to my cold-busting arsenal. On one of the coldest days this year, my theory worked. Great dexterity and, most importantly, warm hands - really warm! The cycling industry and ski gear designers should hang out more often, I see a new

Fascinating Study: Why People Don't Walk Straight With Restricted Sight

2011-01-11T20:52:00.002-07:00

THE WEBSITE IS DOWN!!!

2011-01-10T10:35:00.001-07:00

A Day In The Life Of The Rock Lounge

2011-01-09T07:24:00.003-07:00

GoPro Helmet Hero - WOW!

2011-01-06T10:54:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for the very best in helmet/head/body cameras for sporting events, then look no further than the GoPro Helmet Hero! Hands down the coolest and best quality recording device out there. Super stable under all conditions and with a killer fish-eye lens, looks really cool when you're shredding.

Again, Just Do It!!!

2011-01-03T07:24:00.000-07:00

Will the Nike tagline ever get old? In talking to a CEO friend of mine over the weekend, we came to an interesting conclusion. For all the planning, strategic development and visioning going on out there the only thing that really moves the needle is the tactical. Think about it this way... An adventurer might have a plan, strategy and vision to go to the top of the mountain by X route. On his

HAPPY NEW YEAR! GREAT VITAL MTB VID

2010-12-31T18:39:00.000-07:00

Dank Trails: Double Flips and Beer Tricks - More Mountain Bike Videos

What Makes You An Expert?

2010-12-31T07:51:00.000-07:00

Just because you made some piece of software doesn't make you an expert. Just because you can ride your mountain bike over those rocks doesn't mean you're a professional. Just because you can huck those cliffs on your skis won't make you the next Lindsey Vonn. Just because you spoke at a conference doesn't make you the master of the universe. Just because you blog doesn't mean you're a good

In Good Faith... Is A Good Sale

2010-12-21T17:51:00.000-07:00

When negotiating, the trick is to show some negotiation quality/capability. The only sale worth making is when the other party also bends... The trick is knowing when one party is not negotiating in good faith. The best practice is calling them out when they do.

DH Bike vs Motocross Enduro

2010-12-20T16:23:00.001-07:00