Ever hear of this guy? Erik Weihenmayer? He's a badass. He's the first guy to climb each of the tallest peaks on all seven continents...blind. Yes, even Everest. He's also the first person to kayak the 277-mile stretch of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon...blind. He may have lost his vision when he was only a teenager, but he's never lost sight of what it means to … [Read more...] about Make Great Americans, Always
Environment
Can Ya Just Leave The Canyon Alone?
Ever been to the Grand Canyon? That big gaping hole in the ground in northern Arizona? The one that is so pristine, so stunning, and with a scale that is so breathtaking you can't help but feel moved. And yet there are still a good chunk of folks who want to set up a uranium mine and logging operation along the rim of the park. Thankfully, The Sierra Club is spearheading … [Read more...] about Can Ya Just Leave The Canyon Alone?
Make Like a Tree and Leave No Trace
As our open spaces get more crowded with travelers, the principles of Leave No Trace are more important that ever. If you've never heard the phrase before, don't worry. It's a pretty easy concept. Basically, it means we should take it easy on Mother Nature and try to leave it in the same shape or better than we found it. The Leave No Trace principles are also really easy to … [Read more...] about Make Like a Tree and Leave No Trace
Patagonia Gives A Nice F-U To The Catalog World
I believe in living simply and minimizing consumption, and yet I work in advertising and marketing. I struggle with this conflict, but after a few go-arounds in my head I rationalize my job with Road Runner Sports because we encourage people to be fit and live healthfully. Not a bad thing, right? Light years better than marketing for Halliburton. In any case, this is one of … [Read more...] about Patagonia Gives A Nice F-U To The Catalog World
Can Running Save The World?
Running is more popular than ever. Last year, over 19 million Americans ran at least one organized race. There are an estimated total of 65 million runners in the U.S. alone. Add to that the fact that running keeps your weight in check, reduces your risk of diabetes and heart disease, and keeps your heart pumping an average of 3 years longer than all those poor non-running … [Read more...] about Can Running Save The World?