Matt Brass decided he wanted to get outside more in 2011. He did just that. Check out some of his adventures, from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to Colorado’s Rockies. “Wander a whole summer if you can. Thousands of God’s blessings will search you and soak you as if you were a sponge, and the big days will go by ... Read More »
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Daily Inspiration: Catching Wind in Colorado
Join George Brewster, Matt Hepp, and Parker McAbery as they embark on an unlikely adventure in Colorado’s San Juan Mountain range. Kite surfing meets backcountry skiing and riding as these ‘San Juan Airheads’ take adventure sports to a whole new level. Surf’s up winter style! Music, “The Circus Sets Up”, from the Water for Elephants soundtrack, courtesy James Newton Howard. ... Read More »
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 »
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 »
Daily Inspiration: A Skating Trek From Boulder to Denver
Join our own Lauren Rains on her recent microadventure-a thirty mile long board ride from Boulder to Denver, Colorado. A great film and some even better words of wisdom from Lauren on what adventure truly is. -Mitch Read More »
Bucket Listers: Raft the 40 Rapids Along the 225 Miles of the Colorado River to Diamond Creek
As one of the most visited natural wonders in the world, the Grand Canyon welcomes millions of visitors each year. But very few actually venture below the rim to explore the wonders this unique landscape offers. Over a billion years in geological history, unique flora and fauna, and a highway of world-class whitewater to explore it all makes this a ... Read More »
How To Climb Colorado’s “14ers” – 10 Very Important Tips
With 53 peaks reaching over 14,000 feet above sea level, Colorado provides the most opportunities in the country for adventurers to summit a peak whose height has become synonymous with mountaineering in the American west. Here are ten tips on how to plan, prepare and successfully summit your next (or first!) “14er” in the Centennial State. 1) Think Ahead – Plan Your Route! Colorado ... Read More »