Move after move, far above my last piece of gear, stemming off a thick sheet of rime ice, I felt like I couldn’t fall. Climbing 5.4 off the ground is no accomplishment on its own; but in some of the most adverse climbing conditions I’ve ever faced. And at 13,000′ and going on 12 hours of climbing, it’s something I wanted to look into. I’m no 5.12 climber or experienced mountaineer, but why was I making every move with pure confidence? I attribute it all to being in a flow state. Flow is something most adventure and action sport athletes …
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Backpacking through Europe | How to Plan a Trip
We all have at one point, if not every single day, stared at our cubical walls and day dreamt about backpacking through Europe. You know, the way it’s been portrayed in novels and in cinema. You can picture yourself splitting a bottle of wine in the park at the base of the Eiffel Tower in Paris or wandering through the ruins of ancient Rome. Maybe even partying all night on the beaches of Barcelona or raising your liters of beer for a cheers in Munich. If not find yourself enjoying the vices on the streets of Amsterdam or feeling the …
Backpacking Europe: Oktoberfest Trip [Pictures]
We made it! After countless train rides and many miles walked afoot, another adventure is in the books! This trip could not have gone any smoother and I’m beyond stoked that I was able to share it with my friends. Before I dive into the 1,000 videos I shot, yes I literally have over 1K videos, I wanted to upload all the best photos I captured so that I can share them with you. Click on image to see full album Amsterdam, Netherlands Dusseldorf, Germany Cologne, Germany Frankfurt, Germany Oktoberfest & Munich, Germany Zugspitze, Germany Innsbruck, Austria Achensee Lake, Austria …