The Shorts — 5 Types of B.O.
5 Types of B.O. “If there are three types of fun, there should be five types of B.O.” It happens to all of us. You’re out camping for a few days, maybe more. Free from the hygienic shackles of society, you sniff and think, “I’m good.” Brendan Leonard’s been there. He’ll go multiple days without […]
The Shorts — Pedal Your Turns
Pedal Your Turns Our local ski hill is a two-hour drive away. Getting out the door some mornings is a process, but always worth it for schussing downhill. But could I pedal there? Sure, maybe. Would I? Umm, I’ll take the 5th. Fred Sproat knows he would. Last spring, Fred and his friend Sam pedaled 630 […]
The Shorts — Post-Emphatic Wilderness Disorder
Post-Emphatic Wilderness Disorder “When you’re in a crowded movie theater or stadium, do you nervously fidget and plot an escape route? Does setting foot in Costco or Wal-Mart cause you to blackout and crash into discount clothing racks?” asks Dean Fleming. If so, you may be suffering from Post-Emphatic Wilderness Disorder. Never heard of it? […]
The Shorts — The Mobil
The Mobil “I am a connoisseur of convenience stores,” writes Brendan Leonard. On road trips, he always stops to check out the t-shirt rack, bumper stickers or display of trinkets unique to the area. And every stop is a chance to find the best, ever. But he hadn’t quite found it. Until friends told him […]
The Shorts — By Any Means Necessary
By Any Means Necessary Growing up in Ireland, writer Lisa McGonigle wasn’t immersed in snow and mountains. But a trip to the Pyrenees when she was 19 to try snowboarding realigned her priorities. Lisa scrimped her savings and made due with periodic trips until she graduated and set her sights on fulfilling her dream of […]
The Shorts — Lifestyle Tips for the Committed
Lifestyle Tips for the Committed What have you given up for dirtbaggery? Regular car maintanence? Cable TV? Your favorite craft brew? Dean Fleming writes, “Like most rock climbers, I’m a control freak and I’m cheap. So I’ll share one lifestyle tip for the committed to put extra cash in your pocket.” DIY haircuts. Dean lays out […]
The Shorts — Wheels
Wheels The weekend ritual of loading up a car with gear, picking a destination, and watching out the window as the landscapes passes by is familiar to most of us. Whether it’s two days or a month long, there is a method to organizing and assessing. Kelly Wilder writes, “We need the car; it’s our […]
The Shorts — Drifting to a Fork in the River
Drifting to a Fork in the River “Each trip I return from is like a seed for the next one. I imagine finding solace through solitude and bliss in the backcountry,” writes Fred Sproat. “At the same time that I think about endless wilderness pursuits I think about retuning home…to her.” While in school, Fred […]
The Shorts — Conquering Sherman
Conquering Sherman We are a community that likes to push ourselves. Whether we set a goal of miles or grades or just getting out there, we prepare for our feats. When David King set out to ride his bike across the US, he had read the books, bought the right gear and trained tirelessly on […]
