Issue 216 - The One With The Saying: With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility

December 16, 2020

Kirsten Mills

Dec 16, 2020

I have a super cute fox for you today.

- Kirsten

PS: We got our first community comment. Thanks, Jon!

Play More: I Believe I Can Fly

They believe they can fly…really? I think it’s a genetic thing…why would you want to jump off a perfectly good mountain? Check out this trailer (or you can purchase and stream the whole film) illustrating a new sport that seems to combine base jumping and slackline. I know they’re usually wearing parachutes but it still makes me feel 🤢 !

The two friends are pioneers in ‘highlining’ - a vertiginous combination of climbing, slackline and tightrope walking. Using their skills and experience as climbers, the pair push their boundaries beyond the realms of possibility as they embark on a new evolution of their sport.

RAD Gear: High-Performance Face Masks for Skiing and Riding Fog-Free

Pre-warning, this is a “first-world problem”: As we were riding up the chair lift yesterday, during our lunch-time ski break, we transitioned quickly from flat light to intense sunlight and Greg complained that he needed “quick-change” goggle lenses for these conditions. Sure enough (I’ve said before, “they” are always listening), something appears in my feed the next morning to solve the problem.

One of the items mentioned in this post is the Anon M4 Torric-Lens goggles that have a super quick magnetic lens changing system. What is more interesting is that they have integrated a quick-release magnetic face mask system directly into the googles. Super cool and useful these days with COVID restrictions.

Just a heads up, some of the items are tough to get. I checked the Buff Canada site and it seems the Filter Tube model (shown in the picture) is sold out, however, there is some stock on the U.S. site.

The post is from Men’s Journal, so it’s showcasing the men’s version but there are women’s versions available also. The EVO Arc Dynamax™ Dana looks to be unisex. (3 min read)

Good Links 🔗

Gear: The Best Fat Tire Bikes of 2020-2021. (9 min read)

Van Life: Mercedes-Benz to Make Electric Sprinter Van—And It’s Coming to the U.S. - not sure about Canada. 😞 (2 min read)

🦌 Escaped From The North Pole?:

BC CO Service @_BCCOS

It's not uncommon for deer to get tangled up in netting, fencing or other objects. To help avoid such seasonal snafus, please hang your lights high. If you see a deer in distress, please call the #RAPP line. Thank you to the public for their calls in this incident.

Waste Less: This is the story of how sustainably crafted snowboards first emerged 25 years ago. Arbor Collective: Crossing The Grain - Official Teaser (1 min watch)

Lunch Break Video: Latin America's Craziest Adventures | Red Bull Top 5 (5 min watch)

The Backcountry Boom: "To all the newbies, you should be nervous. I'm nervous," Jones says. "The mountains — you are entering a wild place." (4 min read)

COVID: Glaciers: The hidden source of pandemics? (5 min read)

Gear: Comparison Between a Rooftop Tent and a Truck Camper (6 min watch)