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Showing posts with label outdoors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoors. Show all posts
Fall is here!
I know I have been kind of missing over the last few months from Just Northwest and I apologize. It's certainly been a busy time.
I'm still recovering from my knee surgery that I had in June and just haven't been able to get out hiking yet. My outdoor activities have been consisting of mainly walks around the block. Kinda lame.
But hopefully I'll be hitting the trails again soon! (At least for a test run with the knee) And with fall here it's a great time to get out and see the leaves! I'll post some trail ideas for going and seeing the colors of fall in the Seattle area.
There is even reports snow might be showing up in the mountains by next week. So until then, enjoy these wipeouts!
I'm still recovering from my knee surgery that I had in June and just haven't been able to get out hiking yet. My outdoor activities have been consisting of mainly walks around the block. Kinda lame.
But hopefully I'll be hitting the trails again soon! (At least for a test run with the knee) And with fall here it's a great time to get out and see the leaves! I'll post some trail ideas for going and seeing the colors of fall in the Seattle area.
There is even reports snow might be showing up in the mountains by next week. So until then, enjoy these wipeouts!
I'm a Runner: Bear Grylls
Runners World has a great interview with Bear Grylls on their site from their May 2011 edition.
Occupation: Host of Man vs. Wild
Age: 36
Residence: Abersoch, U.K.
How did you get started running?
In the military. In the British Special Air Service, combat fitness is all about running. We would go until we ended up vomiting on the side of the road. Once I left the military, I gave up running for a while. It took me a while to realize it doesn't have to be like that. Running can be a great therapeutic way of training. These days I push myself hard, but I also slow down and take it easy sometimes. It doesn't have to be full-on hard all the time.
When did you get back into running?
After the military, I spent a year being really unhealthy, not exercising. I got back into running when I was offered my first commercial [for Degree deodorant]. I thought, If I'm going to have to take my shirt off, I'd better start doing sit-ups and start running.
Later, I got my first TV series [Escape to the Legion], which was about basic training for the French Foreign Legion out in the desert of North Africa. During that time, running was a part of everyday life. We were running two or three times a day. We always had to wear these terrible thin-soled pumps [sneakers]. We had horrific blisters. I just remember these blood-soaked white pumps [sneakers].
Check out the rest of the interview over at Runners World.
Occupation: Host of Man vs. Wild
Age: 36
Residence: Abersoch, U.K.
How did you get started running?
In the military. In the British Special Air Service, combat fitness is all about running. We would go until we ended up vomiting on the side of the road. Once I left the military, I gave up running for a while. It took me a while to realize it doesn't have to be like that. Running can be a great therapeutic way of training. These days I push myself hard, but I also slow down and take it easy sometimes. It doesn't have to be full-on hard all the time.
When did you get back into running?
After the military, I spent a year being really unhealthy, not exercising. I got back into running when I was offered my first commercial [for Degree deodorant]. I thought, If I'm going to have to take my shirt off, I'd better start doing sit-ups and start running.
Later, I got my first TV series [Escape to the Legion], which was about basic training for the French Foreign Legion out in the desert of North Africa. During that time, running was a part of everyday life. We were running two or three times a day. We always had to wear these terrible thin-soled pumps [sneakers]. We had horrific blisters. I just remember these blood-soaked white pumps [sneakers].
Check out the rest of the interview over at Runners World.
Wheat Thins Crunch Stix
Now I'm sure most of you know the 10 essentials. Well apparently adding number 11 as Wheat Thins Crunch Stix works.
Kind of.
Kind of.
The Northwest is awesome
For anyone who has never visited Seattle or the Northwest you have no idea how much you are missing.
The area is just amazing.
The Emerald City - A Scenic Short Film
by Joel Edwards
Emerald City - A Scenic Short Film from KMP VIDEO Chicago on Vimeo.
The area is just amazing.
The Emerald City - A Scenic Short Film
by Joel Edwards
Emerald City - A Scenic Short Film from KMP VIDEO Chicago on Vimeo.
World's smallest velodrome - Red Bull Mini drome
I saw this over on the Team Bonney Lake Bicycle site.
London welcomed the Red Bull Mini Drome to York Hall, where over 1000 spectators gathered to get a taster of the world's smallest velodrome in action.
Fixed gear riders from across the UK tried to hold on to the red line as they rode around the track aiming for the fastest time.
The purpose built track has been engineered in Germany by Velotrack, the team that built the velodromes for the Atlanta Olympics and the Delhi Commonwealth Games. The Red Bull Mini Drome track will maintain race-worthy dimensions in the smallest possible size to enable a single pursuit.
London welcomed the Red Bull Mini Drome to York Hall, where over 1000 spectators gathered to get a taster of the world's smallest velodrome in action.
Fixed gear riders from across the UK tried to hold on to the red line as they rode around the track aiming for the fastest time.
The purpose built track has been engineered in Germany by Velotrack, the team that built the velodromes for the Atlanta Olympics and the Delhi Commonwealth Games. The Red Bull Mini Drome track will maintain race-worthy dimensions in the smallest possible size to enable a single pursuit.
February flowers bring February snow
Just two days ago the first flower blossom of spring came out.
And last night the snow came.
Poor little flowers.
And last night the snow came.
Poor little flowers.
First flower blossom and snow!
I've shown you two photos from the past two months as the flowers have started showing up around my apartment since early January.
As I am typing this it is currently snowing outside my window. When I snapped this photo it was really coming down.
And the weather people are saying to expect up to 6 inches by tomorrow night. But shhhh....don't tell the flowers.
The first one just bloomed today.
As I am typing this it is currently snowing outside my window. When I snapped this photo it was really coming down.
And the weather people are saying to expect up to 6 inches by tomorrow night. But shhhh....don't tell the flowers.
The first one just bloomed today.
Spring is here, at least the flowers say so
A month ago I asked if perhaps spring was here.
Well it certainly appears that way. It's only the beginning of February and look how tall the daffodils are getting.
Well it certainly appears that way. It's only the beginning of February and look how tall the daffodils are getting.
Happy Groundfrog Day!
Today was Groundfrog Day.
Not sure what that is? It's the Northwest's version of Groundhog Day.
Today the Northwest Frognostication Ceremony took place in Snohomish, WA.
Much like Punxsutawney Phil predicts the weather for the next eight weeks, so does Washington's very own Snohomish Slew the bullfrog. And Slew gets his prediction out a few days before Phil.
Snohomish Slew, who also goes by the title of Meteorologist Frognosticator extraordinaire, will come out tomorrow to make a prediction if the Northwest will be enjoying spring soon or another eight weeks of winter.
His predictions are of course announced by his scribes.
The question is, did he see his shadow?
Around my house in Issaquah we didn't. But then again it seems like spring has been here for a few weeks.
Chris Sharma Anthology
If you follow rock climbing then you know who Chris Sharma is.
In 2010 he won the Earth Treks Roc Comp Presented by Mountain Hardwear with some just plain sick moves.
Check it out:
It also was recently shown to me that Prana actually has an anthology that covers basically Sharma's entire career since 1994. It's a pretty awesome collection for one of the best rock climbers in the world.
You can check it out over on the Prana site.
“Climbing has been the window through which I've viewed the world over the past 17 years. The rich experiences of traveling the globe in search of awe inspiring climbs has helped me to grow as an athlete and as a person. I am so grateful for the people who have opened my eyes to this incredible activity and for the good fortune that I've had along the way.”
~Chris Sharma
In 2010 he won the Earth Treks Roc Comp Presented by Mountain Hardwear with some just plain sick moves.
Check it out:
It also was recently shown to me that Prana actually has an anthology that covers basically Sharma's entire career since 1994. It's a pretty awesome collection for one of the best rock climbers in the world.
You can check it out over on the Prana site.
“Climbing has been the window through which I've viewed the world over the past 17 years. The rich experiences of traveling the globe in search of awe inspiring climbs has helped me to grow as an athlete and as a person. I am so grateful for the people who have opened my eyes to this incredible activity and for the good fortune that I've had along the way.”
~Chris Sharma
New Bear Grylls Degree Commercial
I absolutely love these new Degree commercials with Bear Grylls. Very entertaining.
"Put on the meat ponchos."
"Put on the meat ponchos."
The Northern Rangers go HD
For 2011 the Northern Rangers have decided to go HD. That's right, all of our adventures will now be in High Definition! So tune back in as we show you everything that we see, only now, it will be crystal clear.
To start off the HD Northern Rangers we decided to show you one of our favorite hikes, Poo Poo Point, and the views from the top. Check it out:
To start off the HD Northern Rangers we decided to show you one of our favorite hikes, Poo Poo Point, and the views from the top. Check it out:
Mexican mountain bike course
Now this is a mountain bike course! I love that it even went through someones house.
Spring is here?
I took this photo outside my place this morning.
Perhaps the daffodils are just wanting to celebrate the Eastern Washington University National Championship.
Or perhaps spring is here?
It is only the beginning of January. What is happening?
Perhaps the daffodils are just wanting to celebrate the Eastern Washington University National Championship.
Or perhaps spring is here?
It is only the beginning of January. What is happening?
Bear Grylls skills help save lost teen
Jake Denham, 14, spent nine hours in 1 degree Fahrenheit temperatures after getting separated from his parents on a ski trip.But having watched the Discovery channel's popular television show Man vs. Wild, Denham knew what to do thanks to Bear Grylls.
He dug a snow cave for shelter as Grylls had demonstrated on the show.
Denham later used another tip from Grylls and followed ski tracks down Mount Bachelor, Oregon.
The teenager suffered only mild hypothermia.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge turns 50
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge turns 50 years old today.
ANWR is a national wildlife refuge in northeastern Alaska, United States. It consists of 19,286,722 acres in the Alaska North Slope region. It is the largest National Wildlife Refuge in the country, slightly larger than the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge.
ANWR is a national wildlife refuge in northeastern Alaska, United States. It consists of 19,286,722 acres in the Alaska North Slope region. It is the largest National Wildlife Refuge in the country, slightly larger than the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge.
Degree Men Chain of Adventure: Task 3
Degree Men teamed up with adventurer Bear Grylls to market their new deoderant Degree for Men Adventure. We've showed you Bears first task and his second task.
Now it's time for his third:
What challenge would you send for Bear to do?
Now it's time for his third:
What challenge would you send for Bear to do?
Best dive job in the world
Have you been looking for a new job recently? Or perhaps you've been unemployed and trying to find something awesome to do.
Well look no further.
Blue Season Bali, a Bali dive company, has recently started a competition to win, the Best Dive Job in the World.
To enter the contest go to this website and either submit a one minute video, or a 500 word essay, explaining why you'd be the best fit for the job. The contest ends February 28, 2011.
Still not sold? Well here's a bit about the job. The winner will go to the Indonesian island of Bali for seven months. The winner will also be outfitted with some top of the line scuba gear and receive PADI dive instructor training.
Still not sold? Well the winner will also have their rent paid for. Sounds pretty sweet to me. Here's the complete prize package.
Still not sold? Well then check out this video:
Well look no further.
Blue Season Bali, a Bali dive company, has recently started a competition to win, the Best Dive Job in the World.
To enter the contest go to this website and either submit a one minute video, or a 500 word essay, explaining why you'd be the best fit for the job. The contest ends February 28, 2011.
Still not sold? Well here's a bit about the job. The winner will go to the Indonesian island of Bali for seven months. The winner will also be outfitted with some top of the line scuba gear and receive PADI dive instructor training.
Still not sold? Well the winner will also have their rent paid for. Sounds pretty sweet to me. Here's the complete prize package.
Still not sold? Well then check out this video:
Degree Men Chain of Adventure: Task 2
Degree Men teamed up with adventurer Bear Grylls to market their new deoderant Degree for Men Adventure. We've showed you Bears first task.
Now it's time for his second:
Now it's time for his second:
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