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Well, that's one way to do it.

Well, that's one way to do it.

Watch as these trout become unwitting skydivers as Utah Fish & Wildlife drop them from a plane to stock a remote lake.
August 31, 2018
Landy Love

Landy Love

A look at Land Rover Series II, IIA, and IIB FC -- Lovely Land Rovers courtesy of Silodrome.
August 27, 2018
Helluva Remix

Helluva Remix

Are you a fan of Radiohead? If so, you're probably familiar with a track called Nude from their album In Rainbows.

Below is a remix made by a fan named James Houston. It was created using all outdated office equipment -- old hard drives, scanner, etc. He actually created it for a online contest to remix the song, and missed the deadline! Radiohead did end up hearing it and loving it as you can imagine. Skip to 1:12 where the song really starts, if you're familiar with the original track you'll most likely have goosebumps a few minutes into this version.

July 20, 2018
How To Be A Dirtbag (7 Skills To Build Your Rugged Side)

How To Be A Dirtbag (7 Skills To Build Your Rugged Side)

Have you ever watched an outdoor film and seen two adventurers sleeping in a bathroom in Calcutta and thought, “Man, I wanna be like those guys! They are really living life!”
July 12, 2018
Bill "Spaceman" Lee's Refreshing Perspective

Bill "Spaceman" Lee's Refreshing Perspective

Keeping things interesting with a baseball great turned artist of sorts.

Making Space: Bill "Spaceman" Lee from Todd Mazer on Vimeo.

June 29, 2018
Ethiopian Hideaway

Ethiopian Hideaway

An interview with Lucas Robinson of Limalimo Lodge in Ethiopia.
June 08, 2018
Axle Ethington's Guide to Yosemite

Axle Ethington's Guide to Yosemite

I think we’ve all seen those old iconic photos that Ansel Adams has taken in Yosemite.  The black and whites of Half Dome and the valley floor. And if you're like me they left you with a longing desire to make your way to the park to have an adventure of your own. The only problem with showing up in Yosemite without a game plan as to which trails you want to take can leave you feeling a bit overwhelmed.   
May 28, 2018
Weekend Adventure in Muir Woods

Weekend Adventure in Muir Woods

Looking for a quick weekend adventure? Muir Woods (National Monument) located just North of San Francisco is your spot. The surrounding area has an abundance of beautiful scenery, great food and lots of fantastic locations perfect for a weekend full of adventure.
May 17, 2018
That's Just Like, Your Opinion, Man.

That's Just Like, Your Opinion, Man.

'The Big Lebowski or “The Dude” shuffled into theaters 20 years ago — and people are still talking about him (or like him) today. But how was this cinematic phenomenon born, exactly?

May 11, 2018
I Used to Have a Sweet Ford Mustang

I Used to Have a Sweet Ford Mustang

Images coming out right now from Hawaii's Kilauea lava flow are downright shocking...
May 08, 2018
Cajones

Cajones

Absolutely massive wave surfed by Rodrigo Koxa -- a new world record! 24.4 meters tall. 

May 01, 2018
From Vanlife to Farmlife

From Vanlife to Farmlife

Ridgemont Ambassador Alex Jackson is a bit of a nomad. He'll work half the year on a farm in Canada in order to save up cash so that he can spend the other half of the year on epic adventures. This year he loaded up his wife, his dog, and his gear in his Toyota Hiace van named Norton, and then tripped all the way down the west coast into Mexico. Camping, sightseeing, hot springing, you name it, they did it. 
April 23, 2018