Jordan Romero is at it again; this time with his mom, Leigh Anne Drake. The pair leave for Malawi, Africa in late June to build a school. “We’ll be digging trenches and making bricks by hand,” says Jordan; “resulting in a school where there wasn’t one before.” Leigh Anne and Jordan will be traveling with …
Inspired to Run
It's nice when life imitates art. As I was working through final edits on my piece for Runner's World (in the January 2013 issue of the magazine), I was also visiting family on the east coast. Each day I was able to carve out enough time for a solitary run around a small lake in …
Doors of Tallinn
I recently spent time wandering around Tallinn, Estonia. A capital city with eight hundred years of history. As one of the oldest cities in eastern Europe, I was quite taken by the architecture - from 11th century medieval towers to 17th century halls. Renting a bike provided the swiftest way to explore as much of …
If they build it, will you come?
I live in a small mountain town and the community is pondering this question. In simple terms: They want to build a new trail in the forest that will attract visitors and adventurers from near and afar, which could mean money and economic development. It's a good idea but it's not really that simple. The …
Ski Season Ends
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.
Cathleen Calkins 