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…
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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)
Backpacking Is Sexy
byHey girl. Or guy. I want you to know something about that hobby of yours that you partake in two to 200 days a…
The 12 Types Of Bike Commuters
byEveryone knows there are two kinds of people in this world, but did you know there are 12 types of bike commuters? That’s right….
Chart: Running 10 Miles Around The Park
by-Brendan
9 Things You Can Do To Get Ready For Ski Season Right Now
bySki season is nearly here, kind of. Although you might not actually click into your skis for another 60 to 90 days, it’s important…
The Power Of A Fear-Based Fitness Plan
byHave you ever committed to something you weren’t sure you could do, and then found yourself in the best shape of your life the…
Professional Gear Review: Spoon
by“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” -Antoine de Saint-Exupery After…
It’s Time You Tried Extreme Picnicking
byDo you do sports outside, but maybe would like to do new sports outside? Have you tried bikepacking, SUP-ing, SUP yoga-ing, slackline yoga-ing, fat…
10 Tips To Help Lighten Your Backpack
byA heavy backpack can make a backpacking trip no fun at all. Here are a few tips to lighten your load and maximize the…
The Art And Joy Of Busting Someone’s Balls
byThere is no class in high school or college on how to insult a friend in an endearing manner. If there were, it would…
Here Is A List Of Fun Things You Can Do On Your Bicycle
by1. Jump it off something 2. Put foot pegs on the back and give a friend a ride 3. Ride to a bar with…
Anatomy Of A Sandbag
byWe all have that friend who may need a little encouraging to do something they’re a little apprehensive about. Or something they’re just flat-out…
Is Your Adventure Story Epic Enough?
byDo you find yourself reading stories about adventures in outdoor magazines and websites and feeling down about what you did on your summer vacation?…
Hot Sauce Is Appropriate For Your Situation
byHey, have you ever caught yourself saying to someone, “I put hot sauce on everything,” as if you need to apologize or explain it?…
11 Truths About Riding Bicycles
byDid you know you don’t have to wear lycra to ride a bicycle? That’s right. You can if you want to, and lots of…
Review: The Buffet of Buffets
byWe were just wrapping up our fourth buffet of the day when the guy came over and asked Pitt if he was OK. Pitt,…
Make Yourself A Damn Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich
byWhen’s the last time you made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and put it in a backpack for a day out? If it…
Are You A Free Solo Eater?
byMost of us have caught ourselves at one time or another: alone, maybe standing over the kitchen sink, maybe while wearing a bathrobe, possibly…