Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Lake O?Hara Alpine Circuit vs. Tongariro Crossing
The Opinionated Hikers on Patrol for You New Zealand has marketed itself to hikers more successfully than any country in the world. True, NZ is blessed with gorgeous scenery and has an enviable number of tracks (trails), but those aren?t the only reasons it ranks high on many hikers? life lists. Kiwis are smart. Their [...]
Dawn is Rising
by Ali McNabb The first light of the rising sun creeps over the Eastern mountain range. A silhouette of a moose swimming across the lake can be seen. The water is so calm that it barely leaves a ripple. A mating pair of Sandhill Cranes flies low on the horizon. Dawn is stirring. The [...]
The Root: US Debates About Islam Resonate Overseas
Americans often fail to understand the ways in which domestic debates about Islam resonate beyond borders. Forget about the protests against the mosque near Ground Zero, says Greg Beals of The Root, the threat to burn the Quran on Sept. 11 is what could incite serious conflict in the Middle East.
Seriously: Last chance for Tuolumne and Cherry Creek
Time to line up and start singing: “Goodnight, farewell, aufiederzein, goodbye!!!� Adieu! Adieu….”� Ok, ok, you get the picture.� This is the last weekend for rafting trips on the Tuolumne and Cherry Creek.� So for all you procrastinators out there, this is your final warning!� The ship is about to set sail on the Tuolumne [...]
Bush's Shadow Loomed Over Obama's Speech
Mark McKinnon, Daily Beastby Mark McKinnon Info As vice chairman of Public Strategies and president of Maverick Media, Mark McKinnon has helped meet strategic challenges for candidates, corporations and causes, including George W. Bush, John McCain, Governor Ann Richards, Charlie Wilson, Lance Armstrong, and Bono.Enter your email address:Enter the recipients' email addresses, separated by commas:Message:Enter your email address:Enter the recipients' email addresses, separated by...
Ask Nicolas M�ller: You Have The Floor
Mt Baker, WA (August 17, 2010) -- If you've been paying attention to snowboarding over the past dozen years, you probably know a bit about Nicolas Müller, the Swiss style master with a uniquely organic take on the world, whom we interviewed in frequency TSJ Issue #8.1. And now we're giving you the opportunity to ask Nico yourself. Post your question in the comments section of our blog, on our facebook page, or email to , subject "Ask Nico". We will choose the top questions and send them to Nicolas to answer. As an added bonus, one or more of the questions will recieve a prize package from Burton, including a backpack, t-shirt and hat, and additional products from frequency TSJ. You have the floor; now ask Nicolas Müller.
prAna Sends BFF?s To Wanderlust
What happens when prAna partners with Wanderlust, the yoga, music & nature festival? We send two lucky yogis on a cross country adventure they were sure to remember. Lia Pardy and her partner Brian Davis were the winners of the all-access trip to Squaw Valley after entering the giveaway along with thousands of other entrants. [...]
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