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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. 
Cooper Wilt
Welcome to Splitsville

Welcome to Splitsville

"A piece of East Africa is expected to break off the main continent in tens of millions of years. And if you need any proof, look no further than Kenya’s Rift Valley, where a giant, gaping tear opened up following heavy rains and seismic activity, according to Face2Face Africa.

 

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The Hoffmeister Hustle

The Hoffmeister Hustle

Ambassador Peter Hoffmeister has just announced that he'll be racing world class speed climber Hans Florine! The race is set to take place in Eugene, OR on June 11th at The Columns, a natural rock structure within the city limits. It's Pete's home turf, but Hans is considered one of the best in the world, so... Maybe it's a toss-up?!
Finally... A Freeway Through Yosemite

Finally... A Freeway Through Yosemite

Now we can get through the valley even faster! No need to bother with that sightseeing nonsense...
Cooper Wilt
L.A. from the inside out

L.A. from the inside out

Street photography is a tricky thing. It may seem simple but but it takes patience and a little cunning to get yourself into the right situations to get a great shot. Jerrick Romero is a friend of ours, and has a great talent for taking photos of all kinds, particularly street photography. Here he tells a little bit about his technique and what got him where he's at...

Cooper Wilt
Livin' la vida vanlife

Livin' la vida vanlife

Alex Jackson is a Ridgemont Ambassador on the move. Literally, he hasn't stopped moving almost daily for the last few months. Hailing from Vermilion, Alberta, Canada, Alex works hard at home most of the year as a heavy machine operating farmer. He'll save his dough during the working season so that he can hit the road during the off season with his wife, his dog, and his rig. From Canada, through the US and Mexico, this year Alex has seen it all. And he's still not home yet.
Cooper Wilt
Off the grid, island style

Off the grid, island style

The one thing that is undeniable is that the valley is one of the most desirable places in the world for people who have practically nothing to take a break from the rules and rituals of modern life and eke out a simpler existence. Barca calls it a “Disney forest,” a tropical refuge devoid of venomous snakes or man-eating tigers, where almost everyone speaks English and looks pretty much like everyone else. Living here is like popping a Prozac each morning but without all the bad juju. A fruit smoothie for your soul—or something like that. All I know is I want to experience it before it’s gone.
Cooper Wilt
Patagonia just gets better and better

Patagonia just gets better and better

Patagonia looks to be one of the last great unspoiled places on earth. Luckily there are 10 million acres of it that recently got greater protections.
Cooper Wilt
My Old Outbacks contest winners announced!

My Old Outbacks contest winners announced!

One week ago we asked you to submit your stories of your well-worn Ridgemonts along with photos for a chance to win a feature and a new pair. Now, we've...
Cooper Wilt
Tagged: contest Outback
Southwestern Sampler

Southwestern Sampler

Road trip to the Southwest    We are known for our spur of the moment trips and this was definitely our best and quickest so far! We knew the Super...
Royce Fonseca and Axle Ethington
My Old Outbacks - Footwear Contest

My Old Outbacks - Footwear Contest

These are my Outbacks. I’ve been wearing them for pretty much everything other than skateboarding since the spring of 2016. They’ve been been to many countries and logged many miles....
Stacy Lowery
Footwear Care - Leather & Suede

Footwear Care - Leather & Suede

Once you've made the leap and purchased your new Ridgemonts (which you really ought to continue to make leaps in), you may be keen to keep them clean. After all, not...
Cooper Wilt