9 Tips For Handling Cold Weather
byWell, it’s winter again, which means if you’re lucky, you’re out skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing or doing some other fun activity, and if not,…
Humor
The Top 10 Semi-Rad Posts From 2016
byNo matter what you think of 2016, from “Wow, I’m glad it’s over soon,” to “It just flew by,” you can agree on one…
10 Ways To Talk About Powder Skiing
bySki season is here. With any luck, you’ll have one or more powder days, and they will be the best ski days of your…
A Letter From Your Campfire: You’re Welcome
byYou know what really brings a group of people together in the outdoors? No, not the person with all the compelling stories or funny…
Take ‘The Mountains Are Calling And I Must Go’ To The Next Level
byYou’ve seen the John Muir quote “The mountains are calling and I must go” on t-shirts, coffee mugs, wood cuts, prints, and Instagram captions….
Dear Phone, I Love You
byDear Phone: I love you. I mean, not in that Joaquin Phoenix-falling-in-love-with-his-operating-system way. But maybe in the I’d-probably-hug-you-if-I-hadn’t-seen-you-in-a-few-weeks-and-we-finally-got-together-for-coffee kind of way. I mean, I…
Get Your Autumn On!
byThat’s right, it’s fall, aka autumn, aka your favorite season, that fleeting changing of colors, temperatures, clothing layers, and footwear for northern hemisphere humanoids….
Hey, Let’s Meet Up So I Can Tell You About Myself
byHey, so great you could make it out tonight, it’s always a little strange setting these things up with that dating app, don’t you…
Introducing Dirtbag Rewards®, The World’s First Dirtbag Loyalty Program
byAre you real busy traveling all over the place to climb rocks, ride bikes, bag peaks, and otherwise explore some nature, but not about…
What Ski Pass Are You Getting This Year?
byHey, are you getting the Super Mega Mountain Ultimate Combo Pack Pass this year, or what? I know it’s already September, but I haven’t…
Out Of Office AutoReply: I’m In Nature
byThanks for your email. I took the morning/afternoon/day off to ride my bike, or go rock climbing, or go for a jog in the…
Dear Foam Roller:
byDear Foam Roller: I think— Oh, you thought I was just going to say “fuck you,” didn’t you? Well, hold on. It’s a little…
12 Ways To Make Friends At The Campground
byIt’s summer. Which means it’s camping season. Which means you’ve got a great opportunity to get into nature and meet new friends at a…
9 Cartoonists You Should Follow On Instagram
byOr, if clicking over and following these people on Instagram is too much of a commitment, enjoy these 18 samples of their work below….
Chart: Did You Have A Good Adventure?
by-Brendan
A Delicate Arch Roller Coaster And Other Fun Federal Land Transfer Ideas
byYou know what we all do right after we say “normally I don’t post about political stuff …”? Post political stuff. So apologies in…
19 More Facts About Mt. Everest
byHey, it’s Everest season again. In case you aren’t yet properly psyched for mountain climbing coverage, here are some more facts about the Greatest…
How To Pack For A Big Trip
byYou just can’t beat getting out of the office for a few days or a couple weeks to go skiing, backpacking, climbing, or mountain…
10 More Useful John Muir Quotes For Your Instagram Captions
byWe all know the classic John Muir quotes like “The mountains are calling and I must go,” and “The clearest way into the Universe…
8 Tips For Healthier Eating
byEating right can be confusing nowadays. With all the information out there, it’s hard to know if you should be eating more vegetables or…
Celebrating 5 Years Of Semi-Rad: 25 Favorite Quotes
byFive years ago this week, I started this blog, hoping a few people might read it and get something out of it: a laugh,…
5 Outdoor-ish Instagram Accounts You Should Follow If You Like To Laugh
byOutsideIsFred Why: You enjoy pure poetry written in all caps, often about bicycles. DUDE I HAVE HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT PHAT BIKES ON THE…
Pros And Cons Of Selected Snow Travel Methods
bySKIING, POWDER AND SNOWBOARDING, POWDER Pros: Is best thing ever, on snow, anyway Cons: Costs money for ride to top of ski slope, or…
Wanna Hang Out With Me, And My Phone?
byHey friend or significant other or family member or potential love interest: Would you like to go out for dinner or coffee or a…
The Top 10 Semi-Rad Posts From 2015
byWell, I’ll be damned if it isn’t almost the end of another year of what I call “my mom’s favorite website” here at Semi-Rad.com….
Ski Lift Line Dos and Don’ts
byHere are a few simple tips to help you make friends at the ski area this season: DO proceed to the front of the…
Happy Thanksgiving from Semi-Rad
by(Original photo by Yathin S Krishnappa/Wikimedia Commons)