Understanding The Health Benefits of UPF Swimwear
Let’s face it, global warming is real. Summers are getting longer and hotter. Gone are the days when you feel comfortable in your base tan while surfing, swimming or boating. Coastal cities that used to see a handful of days each year above 90 degrees…
Exploring the Virgin Islands by Catamaran
This is a trip I’ve been wanting to go on for over twenty years. Several of my friends and people I’ve met skiing have all raved about cruising around the virgin islands on a catamaran. There were some barriers to entry which delayed this epic…
New Regulations For Pooping on Mount Everest
Hiking Mount Everest today is not as beautiful as you might think. Mount Everest has reached peak poop. With more than 800 people attempting to summit each year, and another 500 who visit base camp each day, human waste is littered across the Himalayas. In…
The Sad State of US Beaches for Climate Change Preparedness
As a longtime supporter and local chapter member of Surfrider Foundation we wanted to share their annual report about the current state of our beach communities in preparing for climate change. It’s not surprising that 70% of our coastal states are doing a poor job…
Ten New Years Resolutions For The Rugged Male
It’s a new year and for many a good riddens to a difficult year marred with iconic entertainment deaths, a disgusting new low in American politics and increases in violent crimes by bad guys and the supposed good guys. There is no better time to…