“What the hell have I gotten myself into?!?!?!” Ah, my favorite eight little words + 6 question marks and exclamation points that are an integral part of any adventure. For we all know, it is not an adventure until something goes wrong. M. Bordaux, the author of the blog Thru Hiker 2013, wrote just days before he was to take his first ... Read More »
Category Archives: Lauren Rains
A Grand (£1k) Adventure: 8 Microadventures Around Latin America
(This post was originally published on my personal blog, The Mad to Live, and has been republished on OMM) I have £1k ($1,600 US) to spend however which way I want on an epic adventure of a lifetime. What do I do? That’s the question I’ve been asked to answer for the Grand Adventure Challenge, and I have come up with ... Read More »
Behind Lenses: Lauren Rains’ 30 Mile Boulder to Denver Skate Trek Journal Told In Photos
It took me 12 hours to skateboard 30 miles from Boulder to Denver, CO. The following are a few photos taken on that long journey paired with entries from my adventure log. Stopping every 2 hours, I kicked my feet back, munched on my Italian sub in the sun, and jotted down what exactly was going on in my head ... Read More »
A Sit Down with Andreas Jaritz: Combining Surf, Passion and Film to Create The Old, The Young, and the Sea
Today I’d like to introduce you guys to Andreas Jartiz, one of the brilliant creatives behind an upcoming roadtrip style surf documentary, The Old, The Young, and The Sea. After the interview, I highly suggest you check out their website – not only is it wonderfully designed, but the images and video on there are a 10 out of 10 ... Read More »
A Sit Down with Lauren Feldman: Grace, or The Art of Climbing
I recently had the opportunity to go see “Grace, or The Art of Climbing” written by Lauren Feldman, a fantastic play about a reluctant young athlete for whom rock climbing is both metaphor and action. The main character, Emm struggles with doubt, depression and her demons, as she trains mind, body and spirit for a world climbing competition. In addition, ... Read More »