Archive for: Erick

Costa Rica – Day 7

We headed southwest from Playa del Coco to the town of Tamarindo to try our hand at some surfing. Tamarindo is not what I would call authentic Tico –  gringos...

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Costa Rica – Days 3, 4, 5 & 6

Ok, I admit I have been a little lax in posting updates, not to mention somewhat removed from most things electronic…  Day three involved a road-trip to La...

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Costa Rica – Day 2

After a relaxing day getting settled in yesterday, it was time to get out and explore some of this beautiful country. We took to the water with Diving Safaris in...

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Costa Rica – Day 1

Arrival in Costa Rica was uneventful if not hot.  It’s quite a shock to leave New York on the first day of spring and arrive in Costa Rica to 97° and 94%...

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Help for a Climber in Need

If you live and climb in Colorado there is a high probability you know Brian Shelton and you have surely benefited from his work, both personally and in the climbing...

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Banff Mountain Film Festival 2009/2010

The preview for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is up.  Make sure you find a date near you.

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A Great Weekend of Gear Testing…oh, and Skiing

A Great Weekend of Gear Testing…oh, and Skiing

I got a chance to get in some skiing in Park City, Utah last weekend, and I must say it was great. We did a little testing on the Patagonia Primo jacket, Primo...

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Backpacker Magazine Interview Of Eddie Bauer First Ascent Designers

Found this pretty funny video of Backpacker Magazine editors interviewing the designers of Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent clothing line.  Included are Ed Viesturs,...

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Cross-country Snowboarding

Check out this hilarous video on cross-country snowboarding, a sport that is sure to take off.

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An Upside to Delayed Flights?

While traveling over the holiday season I, like many others, experienced a lengthy flight delay.  I did, however find what may be considered an upside to such delays. ...

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