The Supreme Court Sucks, But We the People Are Not Without Power

Fuck the Supreme Court. First it was Bush v. Gore. Then Citizens United. Then a few weeks ago it struck down New York’s commonsense gun restrictions, then Roe v. Wade. And today this kangaroo court hamstrung the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. This court has consistently put business … Read more

Go Where You Feel Most Alive

The word “epic” is thrown around far too often these days, including by us, which can be a shame when it comes time to describe a short like this which is, indeed, epic.

3 Reasons You Should Climb With Women

We were thumbing through the stacks at the AJ archive over the weekend and came across this forgotten little gem. So we’re putting it back on the homepage for another go. Enjoy. -Ed. “Nice. Yeah, you got it.” I slowly paid out rope as Lee grunted and mantled over the top of the cruxy bulge. … Read more

Burying Your Poop Is Out, WAG Bags Are In

Poop talk makes everybody fidget and giggle uncomfortably. We like our poop to disappear. We want shiny white porcelain toilets and privacy. But how do you cope when you’re in the woods behind a tree? When I took my first course at the National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander, Wyoming, years ago, the preferred method … Read more

Thousand’s ‘Chapter’ Bike Helmet Can Run Errands and Mountains

Maybe it’s a small thing but I don’t like wearing my mud-splattered, aggressive-looking mountain bike helmets when riding leisurely through town, or on gravel/road rides. Partially it’s aesthetics and partially it’s to preserve the life of my expensive mtb lids. Each of those kinds of rides has different needs and priorities from a helmet. So, … Read more