Sending it down Le Mens in Golden B.C. with Golden Ski Guides. Photo: Kate Erwin Spring doesn’t mean that the ski season is over – in fact, to some people it is just beginning. Spring also doesn’t mean that conditions are predictable; more often than not, they’re just the opposite. This year Golden, British Columbia has received roughly 389 inches (988 cm) of snow so far, which is bit more than the 295-inch (750 cm) yearly average....
There are three questions you’ll hear repeatedly as you plan your trip to Tbilisi, Georgia. The first: “Is that near Atlanta?” To which you’ll respond: “Georgia the country, not the state.” The second: “Oh. Where is that exactly?” After which you’ll say: “In Europe. But removed from most of it. Northeast of Turkey. South of Russia.” And finally: “What is there to do in Tbilisi?” And that’s why you’re here, too....
Can you barely do a pullup, hate using the pullup assist machine, but desperately want to get better? Good. For the record, we hate that machine, too. But the pullup is definitely worth mastering. “Though it’s a simple movement, it’s one of the best indicators of a person’s relative strength,” says physical therapist John Rusin, who works with NFL and MLB players. First strategy: Focus on developing anterior core strength integrated with pelvic stability through the glutes....
Just when you thought backpacks couldn’t get any more innovative or useful, along came the Everyday Backpack from Peak Designs. With its innovative design, featuring padded compartments, and configurable FlexFold pocket dividers, it first raised over $6M on Kickstarter then won numerous awards upon its initial release — not just from Carryology at Outdoor Retailer 2016, but also the Popular Photography and ISPO awards this year. Heck, even we named it the Best Backpack for Photographers....
Summer is on the way and everyone wants to get that chiseled beach body, which of coures, includes a flat stomach and defined abs. A lot of people (wrongly) assume that to achieve a great stomach they have to do thousands upon thousands of situps. The truth is that’s only part of the equation. Having great-looking abs takes time, dedicated training, cardio and eating clean meals. Great abs, therefore, begin first and foremost in the kitchen....
Sometimes, even a God of thunder has bad days. Such is the case in Thor: Ragnarok, where it’s immediately clear in the latest trailer that fate hasn’t been so kind to him: In the aftermath of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) left the team to do some investigating of his own. However, he gets more than he bargained for as the goddess Hela sends her armies to take over Asgard, leaving him exiled to the distant planet of Sakaar....
According to the Hanford Sentinel, the World Surf League and the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California has submitted an environmental impact report that details their intended future expansion plans. The report submitted to the Kings County Planning Commission intends for two more wave pools on the Lemoore 155-acre site to be built. The Surf Ranch was also recently awarded the proper permit to open the facility to the public....
Even as Costa Rica’s oldest-running rafting outfitter, there’s still plenty to discover to offer your guests. That’s why I’m motor boating around Panama’s Bocas del Toro archipelago with Rafael Gallo of Rios Tropicales. We’re scouting out a sea kayak itinerary for a new 10-day combo trip he’s unveiling: three days paddling his crown jewel Pacuare river and staying at his eco lodge, followed by four days sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling out of the Casa Cayuco eco lodge in Bocas’ Bastimento National Marine Park....
If you’ve ever dreamed about becoming your own cartoon character, your chance has finally arrived. The creators of the Netflix show Bojack Horseman have partnered with the fundraising website Omaze to recreate one lucky winner as an animated character on the show, all in an effort to raise money for the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund. The proceeds from the contest will go directly towards rebuilding homes, medical care, financial assistance, disaster preparedness, and more....
On Sunday, one of the the NFL’s most electrifying players punctuated a score with one of the most electrifying moves in sports entertainment. Lions wide receiver Golden Tate delivered a jaw-dropping effort when he snagged a quick out route, shook three defenders, and front-flipped into the end zone for a touchdown. But it’s what happened after the TD that got people—most notably The Rock—smelling what he was cooking. Tate celebrated by dropping The People’s Elbow on the poor football....
Teague Moriarty makes Michelin-starred food at Sons & Daughters in San Francisco, but at home, he’s all about batching chicken thighs and eating his mom’s special pesto with the family. — As told to Adam Erace Mocktail Time: Seedlip I got sober when I was 24, after getting fired from my job. I drink a lot of LaCroix, and when I want more of a cocktail, Seedlip is great. It’s an herbal mixer that’s distilled like a spirit but has no alcohol....
When asked, the founders of Janji describe themselves modestly “We’re runners. We make stuff for runners.” The truth is much more complex. Janji in the wild. Photo: Ian MacLellan Janji started as a class project in college. As collegiate runners, founders Dave Spandorfer and Michael Bernstein saw running as a tool to connect, explore, and even change the lives. But it wasn’t until the 2010 NCAA DIII Track and Field Championships that their “ah-ha” moment struck....
For cold-water cruisers, women’s wetsuits have handy things like a key-holder. But what about warm-water surfers? It’s frustrating to waste precious moments at the start of a surf session scrabbling around the sand or lurking nonchalantly beside a rock to stuff your key in a “secure” spot. Josea Surfwear also offers matching bikini bottoms with a key-holder. Photo: Courtesy of Josea Surfwear Although traditional bikinis are snazzily stylish, as surfers we need the functionality aspect that men’s surfwear has, too....
Do you need a new jacket? Even if you don’t, have you been thinking about getting a new one? You probably have. Whatever the reason you are looking for a new coat, now is a great time to get a new one. As usual, Macy’s has some great deals right now. You can never go wrong looking at Macy’s for new clothes. Tons of options and the prices are great even before the sales come in to play....
Black Francis, the frontman of the Pixies—whose new album, Beneath the Eyrie, drops this month—discusses a Kafka collection, a French fishing village, and his other recent obsessions. — As told to J.R. Sullivan I haven’t read a lot of Franz Kafka, at least not since college. But recently on tour, I was in a bookstore and stumbled on The Unhappiness of Being a Single Man. Some of the short stories are only, like, a paragraph long, and there’s a lot of abstraction going on, which I like....
Jalapeño poppers are a classic and beloved bar snack, but the fact that they’re fried can quickly add inches to your waist if you eat them too often. To lighten them up, try baking instead of frying—you’ll get all of the flavor without the fat. Nutrition (per serving) 130 calories; 4g protein; 6g carbs; 10g fat For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 10 servings...
It’s easy to find fresh mozzarella, but there are few things more impressive than being able to point to a white globe and say, “Yeah, I made that.” This recipe, from chef Heather Terhune of Tre Rivali in Milwaukee, starts like every other cheese recipe: a pot of warm milk that you acidulate to help separate the curds (what becomes cheese) from the whey (the liquid by-product). 57 Things Every Guy Needs to Know About Cooking...
Hollywood, California may be the land of botox and movie stars, but head east about 3000 miles and you’ll find a very different Hollywood. This Florida city is not known for glamorous movie premieres and televised award shows, but instead provides something that paddlers can actually get excited about: calm waters that are teeming with wildlife. In this video, a local paddler cruises through translucent waters and encounters a wide-range of marine life including manta rays, fish, manatees, dolphins, turtles and more....
Throwing your leg over a supersport motorcycle for the first time is similar to jumping on a time trial bicycle — even sitting still, it feels insanely fast. Comfort be damned, supersports are performance machines designed for track use, but street legal, so you can ride to the loop if you’re so inclined. Thanks to a new redesign that includes plenty of trickle-down tech, the Yamaha YZF-R6 is better than ever and even includes features that will trickle up....
For being one of the smallest countries in the world, Singapore sure feels big. That’s because the island-nation makes a point to impress. For starters, it has world-class dining comprised of four major cultures (Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan—I’ll enlighten you on Peranakan later). There are man-made spectacles (like Gardens by the Bay) and natural splendors (like the UNESCO-protected 10,000+ flora Botanic Gardens). And it thinks forward, too: For example, whenever a stunning new building goes up, the government requires owners to plant just as much green space as they took out (which results in lots of green-washed balconies, luscious rooftops, and verdant courtyards....
