Jokes, Brought To You By El Capitan
byEl Capitan is famous for being the largest granite monolith in the world, which men and women have flung themselves at for 70 years…
Humor
8 Tips For Getting The Wrong Holiday Gifts For Everyone
byShopping for the holidays can be challenging: Trying to come up with the perfect seven to 10 items for everyone on your list, making…
‘Funny Shit in the Woods: The Best of Semi-Rad.com’ Available Now
byAfter Semi-Rad.com passed the three-year mark this spring, I started to think a lot about creating something non-digital, or less ephemeral than weekly blog…
Introducing The ‘Heavy Backpack Workout’
byYou’ve tried everything to get in shape: the Shake Weight, BowFlex, FlexBelt, 8 Minute Abs, NordicTrack, P90X (or maybe P12X), Total Gym—and still, you…
How To Exit A Bathroom (Mostly) Germ-Free
byYou will probably not get ebola from touching a public restroom door handle. But if you touch a restroom door handle with your bare…
Utahlorado: An Idea For A Mega-State Of Awesomeness
byDear states of Utah and Colorado: Hey, so you know what would be cool? If Utah and Colorado became one giant state called “Utahlorado.”…
The Miniaturization Of Climbing
byNot to be an alarmist or anything, but at the current rate of miniaturization, by approximately 2035, climbing will be invisible to the naked…
10 Ways You Can Create More Garbage
byThe average human being will create 102 tons of trash in his/her lifetime. But why be average? Here are 10 ways you can maximize…
Fitness Quotes Brought To You By Bears
by[Original photo: “Bear Alaska (3)” by Carl Chapman from Phoenix, usa – Driving To Alaska. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons]…
Dear Helmets:
byDear helmets: You guys are my favorite hats. Sure, other headwear may be more stylish, more “cool,” easier to put on slightly sideways to…
The Back-To-Civilization Buffet
byMy friends and I drove down a dirt road out of the Sangre de Cristo Range after a two-night backpacking trip to an alpine…
How To Avoid Being A Flake
by-Brendan
The Best Backpack For You
byIf you walk any distance over one mile in the out-of-doors, you should think about getting a backpack. Sure, cargo pants, fanny packs, and…
The Three Laws Of Stuff Dynamics
byDo you have trouble fitting that last item in your backpack, or struggle to hang a piece of clothing in a closet between all…
‘Hey Girl’ Memes For Outdoorsy Women
by(Chris Sharma photo by Klaus Fengler/klausfengler.de) Ladies: Have you enjoyed Ryan Gosling’s “Hey Girl” meme, but wish there were something a bit more ……
Don’t Focus On The Dog Shit
byIn the span of a few minutes yesterday morning, I read about a shotgun-wielding man threatening a neighbor teaching his daughter to ride her…
Hiking Is Cool
byDo you ever think hiking doesn’t get much respect anymore? Wait, better question: Remember that hiking film that showed at the Banff Mountain Film…
Are You Coming Off The Couch?
byDo you ever say “yes” to a bike ride, day of climbing, run, ski day, or other outdoor activity, and immediately after, notify your…
Do You Have Obsessive Campfire Adjustment Syndrome?
byDo you ever stare at a burning pile of logs and find yourself unable to stop futzing with it? Do you look at a…
The Hierarchy Of Camping
byEver pull up next to someone at a campground and notice they brought way more stuff than you did? Or get to a campsite…
Make Any Scenic Photo A #Selfie With This Swell Trick
bySometimes, when you’re in a beautiful place, it’s easy to forget to take a #selfie. Later, when you look through your photos, you realize…
The Man’s Guide to Being A ‘Real Man’
byYou probably read a few news stories over the past couple weeks about the rising popularity of beard implants, specifically the $3,000 to $8,000…
Ouch Maps: Let People Know Where You Hurt
byEver had a co-worker give you a well-meaning slap on the back right where you got sunburned the day before? Or your spouse put…
Announcing A Revolutionary New MTB Wheel Size
byTHIS SUMMER. A REVOLUTIONARY NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEEL SIZE. WILL TAKE THE WORLD BY STORM. please pause reading here for dramatic effect TWENTY INCHES….
A Weekend In The Outdoors, As Told By Viral Nova
bySCENE: Monday morning at the office. You arrive, drop your stuff at your desk and walk over to the coffee pot to grab a…
Chart: Is There A Cute Girl At The Climbing Gym?
by-Brendan
Magazines Have Some Questions About Your Workout
byOf course you want to look good. We all do. But before you throw yourself headlong into a new workout routine, magazines would like…