It's a little sad - the end of a season that was for some and wasn't for the rest of us. While I got to make some unforgettable turns, it wasn't always epic and it wasn't like last year. That's okay; there's next year to look forward to and there's years gone-by to remember, like AdventureJournal.com's homage …
Running
I've been running lately; more than usual anyway. And not just a casual run on the street for time. I've been running trails - 10-milers, 7-milers and even five. Perhaps it's my current project - a profile of Kara Lubin founder of the 100 Mile Club. I'm certainly inspired by the stories I've heard from …
Outdoor Retailer
I had a chance to attend this year's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City and cover it for Snowshoe Magazing. Despite winter storms rolling through Utah's mountains, I stayed on task reporting about new snowshoe-specific gear, products that make outdoor life easier, and trends when it comes to apparel and footwear. I also …
2012 Adventure Slide Show Series
If you find yourself on the east side of the Sierras, join me Tuesday, January 31st at Snowcreek Athletic Club in Mammoth Lakes. Myself and my partner, Scott Cordner, will share our backcountry ski adventure and images from the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East. The presentation starts at 7:00 pm and is free.
My New Blogging Gig
I recently began blogging for Inspirato, a luxury lifestyle vacation club with properties throughout the world. I'm pretty stoked about this because today Forbes named them as one of America's most promising companies. I post weekly about North Lake Tahoe. To find out what's interesting in the region, click here, or view Inspirato's entire listing at http://www.inspiratoblogs.com.
Zimride.com
I recently had the chance to interview one of the co-founders of Zimride.com, a ridesharing company that smartly (and safely) combines social media and driving. It's an impressive premise and I think we are going to hear more and more about Zimride in the future. Curious what I had to say? Find out here.
100 Mile Club Urban Ultramarathon
Last weekend I had a chance to join Kurt Madden, an ultra-distance athlete, in his quest to run the 2nd Annual 100-Mile Club's Urban Ultramarathon. I was part of a three-man crew that included Ted Devito and Susan Maya. Racers lined up in Chino, California at 8:30 am and ran a course that mostly followed …
24 Hours in Vegas
I made a quick trip to Las Vegas to attend Interbike - a massive "all things biking" trade show. It was a fast-paced Vegas visit - started and ended at the Sands Expo and included an evening watching cyclocross at CrossVegas. What I liked: 1. Cyclocross - amazing. 2. Multi-pressure compression wear. 3. Nuun's new look and …
Recent Roadtrip through Alaska
In August 2010 The Rotarian magazine asked me to take a roadtrip and write about it. My assignment: drive 900 miles through Alaska's interior (and a bit of its coastal range) and meet with Rotary Clubs and Rotarians along the way. It was an absolutely spectacular trip and the rotarians I met were amazingly welcoming …
SUP: My New Love
My Elite is black.I love standup paddle boarding. So much so that I have two boards in my quiver – an 11’2” Hobie ATR (stands for All Terrain R-something) and a 14’ Hobie Elite racing board. The later is flatter, sleeker, and, well, faster than the other one. I adore SUP so much that in …
Cathleen Calkins 