Our sister YouTube channel, travel | photo | film, presents this snowy nighttime walk around one of Niseko’s prime ski bases, Hirafu Village, in Hokkaido, Japan. Food trucks, night skiing, and sub-freezing temperatures.
That Time Clif Bar Made a Pizza Energy Drink
No, seriously.
What’s the weirdest energy snack you’ve ever had? A protein cookie? That goo that tastes like melted gummy bears? Well, what if I told you Clif Bar once made an energy puree that tasted like pizza? Yes, this was a real product. A squeezable, savory, tomato and basil flavored pouch that you were supposed to gulp down mid-run, mid-climb, or mid-regret.
In this video, we’re digging into the surprisingly real, extremely brief life of Clif’s Pizza Margherita energy food and what it says about flavor, fitness, and the limits of innovation.
Continue reading “That Time Clif Bar Made a Pizza Energy Drink”What Was Arc’teryx Thinking?
Arc’teryx is under fire after sponsoring a massive fireworks display in the Himalayas. The event, called Rising Dragon, has sparked outrage from environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts who question its impact on fragile ecosystems and sacred landscapes.
In this video, we break down:
- What happened in Tibet’s Shigatse region;
- Why the outdoor community is upset;
- Arc’teryx’s response and apology;
- The company’s history of ownership changes and expansion in China; and
- What this means for the brand’s reputation moving forward.
Missing Climber Matthew Greene
“We must not be too scared to take risks, and most of all, we must live life to the fullest.” These were the words of Matthew Greene, an adventurer, a teacher, and a man whose disappearance in California’s Sierra Nevada has baffled experts and those who have sought out his whereabouts for over a decade.
Continue reading “Missing Climber Matthew Greene”Rock Exotica Silent Partner
It’s not often a purchase of climbing equipment turns into a Berkshire Hathaway level investment, but if you picked up one of these a few years ago, you were very fortunate.
Let’s delve into what makes this unique piece of climbing gear so rare, and so expensive.