Two experienced climbers fell to their death while attempting Mount McKinley’s West Rib Route on May 30. Not much is known about the accident at this point, but what is known is that the climbers who fell were very experienced and known for safety. In 2000 both men were awarded the Denali Pro Award, which …
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Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail-Running Shoes
Review of the Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail-Running Shoes, the best trail runners I have owned. Light, stable, versatile… they do everything I ask them to.
Read MoreAmsterdam Beer Bike is Awesome, and in Trouble
Amsterdam is known as a bicycle friendly city, however, the Beer Bike is testing the patience of those concerned with public safety. A popular mode of transportation for party goers, the bike is motored by 12 people who sit around a bar and…well… drink beer. It is one of those “you have to see it to …
Read MoreBest Natural Swimming Holes, Including My Adirondack Favorites
Katherine Butler over at Greenopia put together a list of a the 7 Best Natural Swimming Holes in America. The list includes: Bristol Falls, Vermont Kauai, Hawaii Alsea Falls, Oregon Rainbow River, Florida San Marcos River, Texas Aqua Caliente Canyon, Arizona Stowe, Vermont Swimming holes are not typically something I seek out by themselves, but …
Read MoreTom Brady Rescued After Flipping Kayak
Proving that fame, fortune, good looks, Super Bowl rings, and athletic ability do not necessarily mean you know what the hell you are doing in a kayak… Tom Brady from the New England Patriots was rescued this past Sunday on the Charles River. The 2 time Super Bowl MVP rented a pair of kayaks for a …
Read MoreMount Monadnock Day Hike
Even though it’s rumored to be the second most-climbed mountain in the world (next to Mount Fuji) and it’s practically in our backyard, Dave and I had never taken the opportunity to climb Mount Monadnock in southwest New Hampshire. With the weekend forecast calling for clear skies and temps in the mid-70s, we decided Sunday …
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