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Skateistan:  Afghanistan skateboarding kids! →  December 16, 2009 1

Photo: Skateistan.org Every once in a while we come across a cause truly worth giving to. I think this is one of those. Skateistan is the first school of its kind in Afghanistan, a skateboarding school dedicated to “education, cross-cultural interaction, public health, social development, and creating opportunities for girls.” I particularly think that last part [...]

The human race to fly and land like an angel →  December 15, 2009 0

So there is talk around town about a stunt that is so intense, so dangerous, so precision-demanding, that it might just be the most awesome stunt ever accomplished by humans! Skydiving then landing without a parachute. Actually, this is an international race. People like Jeb Corliss from America, Loic Jean-Albert from France, and many others around [...]

The Jet Pack Lives!! →  December 14, 2009 0

Photo: Jet-Man.com From as far back as I can remember, the idea of scooting along through the air at a leisurely pace, powered by nothing more than a small jet pack ala The Jetsons has been a fantasy of mine. Then came The Rocketeer! Remember that movie? It was all about…well, who [...]

Jeb Corliss - sky diving down Matterhorn peak →  December 12, 2009 0

Just a quick video to get you salivating! Enjoy!

We will learn to fly… proximity flying, part 1 →  December 8, 2009 2

Part 1 of Proximity Flying.

Sandboarding!  Snowboarding for the snowless! →  December 7, 2009 0

Photo:Raphael Koerich Snowboarding is one of the most popular winter sports out there; and with good reason! It’s fun, fast, relatively easy to pick up, and the gear is readily available for purchase or rental. But what about for those of us that are nowhere near snow? Well if you happen to be [...]

Cave exploring in Austin, Texas part. 2 →  December 5, 2009 0

My experience underground tunneling and crawling through the ancient channels under Austin, Texas.

Mountain biking in the winter! →  December 4, 2009 0

As I sit and watch a pathetic amount of snow drool from the sky here in Austin, I’m reminded of all the people that have to deal with getting dumped on regularly during the winter. What do these fine folks do every year when some of their favorite summer activities get snowed out? [...]

Cave exploring in Austin, Texas part. 1 →  December 3, 2009 0

The UT grotto takes me underground to explore the caverns that secretly run underneath all of Austin, Texas. This is my story...

Ice Diving: Scuba under a sheet of ice! →  December 2, 2009 0

So you have your scuba certification and you’ve been racking up hours under the water during the spring, summer, and fall…and then BAM! Winter comes and leaves you stranded on the shore, gazing at a frozen wasteland that used to be your playground. Say it ain’t so! Well it doesn’t have to [...]