Some of you may know or have heard of Randy Rackliff. Others may not. Randy is a skilled alpine climber. He builds cult Cold Cold World backpacks and also spends time cutting rad woodblock prints. The prints are all limited editions. They’ve accompanied musings by Mark Twight and were featured in Jon Krakauer‘s limited edition [...]
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Frank the Tank Vs. Wild
There’s really no question about it, I would much rather see Will Ferrell beat up Bear Grylls, instead of try to survive with him. However, coming in a close second to that would be watching Will curse his snowshoes, hang out of a helicopter, and snuggle up with Bear around the campfire. Maybe they streaked [...]
Twitter vs. Blogs: Making sense of it all
Much of the conversation regarding social media these days centers around the various modes of interaction – FB, Twitter, YouTube and blogs. Here are two good articles – the first from Colorado Business that speaks to the value (or lack thereof) of Twitter – in Are you a Twitter Quitter? Contrasting this is a piece [...]
The Crevasse-Street Painting
Every mountaineer should do this in their driveway. Definitely one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. Watch how it is made by clicking the link. www.babelgum.com
New Belgium Brewing Social Media Efforts
New Belgium has been participating in social media via blogging, twitter, youtube and facebook and the engagement has been tremendous. It is clear the New Belgium community is passionate about the brand and the beer they produce. A recent facebook update garnered 74 responses within a couple of hours. Today they were featured in the [...]
The NYTimes Will Never Die
Why, you ask? Because of brilliant journalism such as this. Photo from Christoph Bangert Click here for the link to the FULL STORY APPENZELL, Switzerland — The Swiss like their secrecy, particularly in banking. At other times, they are more open. Take hiking. Skip to next paragraph In recent years, it has become fashionable for [...]
Gelande Quaffing World Championships
Yesterday afternoon, at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, in the dumping snow, just outside the tiny apres bar called the Village Cafe, the second annual Gelande Quaffing World Championships were held at the apt hour of 4:20. Sponsored by Cloudveil, and the staff of Powder Magazine, and proudly BYOB’d by Big Sky Brewing [...]
Rust Never Sleeps
Checking in with Backbone for the past weekend and coming week. JLD wrapped the Aspen/Snowmass FAM – shout out to Roger T, Chris C, Grace B, Vicky and Rico. Lindsay B toured at the Eiseman. Ian sled necked and built a giant snowman while his wife Sari raced in the COSMIC. Jess S skinned Garrett; [...]
Outdoor Industry, Listen up! (to this 12-year-old)
Jordan Romero is a 12-year-old kid from Big Bear Lake, California, who is on a quest to become the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits. He’s already climbed five. However, what’s more important for the outdoor industry is the opportunity for Jordan to be a role model and inspiration to get kids active and [...]
