Top 10 Bike Parks in North America: Summer is upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere, the snow is melting rapidly, temperatures are rising, and its time to start trading out the boards for bikes. Biking season is upon us, and we have compiled a list of the best mountain bike parks in North America to help satisfy your gravity fueled adventures this summer season. Whistler Bike Park is arguably the best bike park found in North America. Nestled in the Coast Mountains of British Colombia, its location is key to its incredible biking. And with the opening […] Cycle Jesse Cassidy | July 9, 2017 281 Likes 1 Tweet 31 Comments
What is Burning Man? It’s August, and that means it’s time for Burning Man, the annual event in which tens of thousands of free spirited adventurous people make the pilgrimage out to the Black Rock Desert in Northern Nevada for the week long event known as Burning Man. For some of you this brings an instant smile to your face, others a rolling of […] Jesse Cassidy | August 17, 20160 Likes 2 Tweets 9 Comments
Gear Review: Forsake Mack Shoes, The Do Anything Go Anywhere Shoe Shoes, sneakers, kicks, whatever you call ‘em they are a necessity in everyday life. And for life in the mountains, you need shoes that can handle a bit more than the average Nike Jordan or what have you. Thats where Forsake steps in, a shoe for mountain people, built by mountain people. I first stepped into my inaugural pair of […] Gear Review Jesse Cassidy | November 11, 20150 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
Friday Fun: Yeti Hunting Declassified by US Government When thinking of the Himalayas, Everest and mountain climbing often come to mind for most, and for a few, images of the Yeti or Abominable Snowman are conjured up. While never proven, the legend of the Yeti has its roots in Western popular culture as far back as the eighteenth century. Many indigenous peoples and visiting mountaineers have reported strange […] Jesse Cassidy | November 6, 20150 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
The Driest Place on Earth, Atacama Desert, Chile | South American Ski Adventure Trip Report When going to South America it is easy to get caught up in the euphoria of skiing powder in August while your buddies are back home roasting in 100+ degree heat. While the skiing in South America is killer, and a great excuse to blow off work and take off on an adventure, there is a lot more to South […] Trip Report Jesse Cassidy | October 8, 20150 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
Big Mountains, Decent Snow and Skiing in July | Portillo, Chile Trip Report Skiing in the Southern Hemisphere is an experience. There is something about skiing fresh snow in July that doesn’t compute in your head…its supposed to be sunny, I’m supposed to be at the beach or something, but rather I’m skiing 5″ of fresh snow in late July in Chile…weird. Once you get over the mind block that says this isn’t right, its nothing but good, muy bueno. If you want to ski in the Southern Hemisphere during the North American summer you have two […] Conditions Report Jesse Cassidy | August 4, 20150 Likes 0 Tweets 3 Comments
Portillo, Chile Conditions Report: Chalky, Variable & a Whole lot of Fun Despite a severe lack of snow, and a opening date that kept being pushed back, Portillo is skiing great right now. Two weeks ago Portillo saw almost 6.5 feet, allowing the resort to open for the first time all season. Since then snow has been scarce, but what is left is holding up well. The groomers are fast, and certain […] Conditions Report Jesse Cassidy | July 29, 20150 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
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