oday, I’d like to introduce you to Steve W. Weiss of MountainEnthusiast.com. What I dig most about this extraordinary guy (and badass I might add) is his shared obsession with human-powered adventure travel. There’s something about getting from A to B with your own two feet and whatever you can fit in your backpack that adds an irreplaceable feeling and ... Read More »
Category Archives: Sit Downs
Natural Entrepreneurs: A Sit Down with Adam and John of hand-crafted, eco-friendly OZ Boards
Today I’d like to introduce you guys to Adam Browning and John Byler of OZ Snowboards and Longboards. These guys and their company have a special place in my heart being they were an official sponsor of one of my most recent microadventures, a 30 mile, 12 hour skate trek from Boulder to Denver, Colorado. But more than just on ... 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 »
A Sit Down with Rachael Farmer: The Life and Times of a Traveling and Competitive Climber
Whether it’s competing in a national climbing competition or traveling across the globe, Rachael Farmer has a knack for finding herself outside. Farmer began climbing at a young age in her hometown of Flasgtaff, Arizona and has seen her passion span into a constant search of adventure. Rachael was kind enough to talk with OMM about how she discovered her ... Read More »
A Sit Down With Ashley Lloyd: A Surfer’s Take on Discovering Who You Are
Editor’s Note: Today, I have the opportunity of introducing you to the jill of all trades Ashley Lloyd. Meet a woman who does all she loves and loves all she does. She’s a professional surfer, shaper, guitarist and artist to name a few, and alongside that she keeps it real by remembering what’s important. In this interview Ashley shares some ... Read More »
A Sit Down with Stephen Wright: Running 453 Miles of London’s Tube Lines for Good
Editor’s Note: There are some people who take a back seat in life and who find themselves disappointed when things don’t go the way that they might like. There are others who consider how to respond to life’s little challenges, and take things into their own hands: not just for themselves, but for the sake of others. This might be to inspire others; ... Read More »
A Sit Down with Benjamin Loomis: The Outdoorsman Who Founded Central America’s Amble Resorts
It is responsible entrepreneurs like Ben Loomis and his team that are are setting new standards and raising the bar for both industry and traveler expectations. We had to find out more about this visionary and natural-born explorer, and so without further ado, today's interview is with Amble's president and founder. Meet Ben Loomis. Read More »
A Sit Down with Jenny Kalmbach: The Life, Adventures and Competitions of a Pro SUP
Meet professional Stand Up Paddleboarder and all around kick-ass gal Jenny Kalmbach. If you're looking for a professional athlete in the paddling world to look up to for inspiration and motivation she should be at the top of your list. Read More »
A Sit Down With Jeline Guiles: Climb On! Sister’s Creator and an Inspiration for Climbing Women
Meet Jeline Guiles. She loves bouldering. So much so that she doesn't even own a rope! She's also the creator Climb On! Sister, an idea conceived from love - the love of climbing, that's evolved into a hub for igniting a passion for climbing amongst girls and women. Read More »