Episode #4
Trail running episode featuring highlights from the Greenway 5 Mile Trail Race sponsored by our friends at Rock/Creek, with interviews interspersed of race participants. We love talking with real adventure sport enthusiasts and hope their passion comes through on camera. But before all that Jimmy shares a vista from Signal Mountain and talks about the … Read more
Episode #1
The first episode of the Adventure Sports Show where hosts Jimmy & Jon lay out the vision for the show, and discuss their personal goals. Jon interviews Debra Martin, MSPT, CLT of Archer Physical Therapy in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia where she discusses the need for adventure athletes to pay attention to their bodies whether they’re beginner … Read more
Patagonia dumps Sigg
Here’s the press release straight from Patagonia’s Facebook page: Patagonia formally announced on September 4th that it would terminate all co-branding and co-marketing efforts with SIGG, Inc. It has come to Patagonia’s attention from recent news reports that a Bisphenol A (BPA) epoxy coating was used in most aluminum SIGG bottles manufactured prior to August … Read more
Life Insurance for Rock Climbers
So you’re a rock climber? Have you tried to obtain life insurance in the past and run into problems? Been told that insurance companies don’t like your kind? It’s too hazardous; we don’t like that kind of risk. Don’t fret – there is hope. A number of reputable life insurance companies don’t frown upon rock … Read more
Apple developing activity monitor for skiers, snowboarders, bikers
According to AppleInsider, Apple appears to be working on an activity sensor similar to the Nike+ iPod sport kit geared towards skiers, snowboarders and mountain bikers that would be capable of determining their “air time,” “speed,” and the amount of “power” or energy absorbed during those sporting activities. “It is well known that many skiers … Read more
Celebrating the Life of a Ski BASE Jumper Legend
From his bio on Matchstick Productions Date of birth? 12/30/69 Hometown? Squaw Valley, CA Home mountain? Squaw What age did you start skiing? 2-ish How would your mother describe you in one word? “Perfect” of course. What do you expect? I’m a spoiled only child. What animal best describes the kind of guy or girl … Read more
Shane McConkey, legendary skier, in tragic BASE jumping accident
Legendary skier, innovator, personality and all-around snow industry superhero Shane McConkey passed away Thursday in a tragic ski BASE jumping accident in Italy. He was 39.
How to Swim Faster
How’s this for motivation? Seriously, it’s a good thing they were monitoring the waters. Does your insurance cover shark attacks?
How to survive an avalanche
from Wired.com Your odds of outrunning the snow? Not so good. An avalanche can accelerate to 80 mph in seconds. But if you follow these tips, you might just limp away from it or get carried on a stretcher to the ER. Ski one at a time. Ski between islands of safety. Make sure somebody … Read more
