11 Ways To Let People Know That You Climb 5.12*
byAre you tired of everyone you encounter not recognizing the fact that you climb 5.12? It’s notable enough that climbers and non-climbers alike should…
Are you tired of everyone you encounter not recognizing the fact that you climb 5.12? It’s notable enough that climbers and non-climbers alike should…
Two things will be here soon: Camping season, and a bunch of articles telling you what gear to buy for camping. Here at Semi-Rad.com,…
Thinking about buying a truck that can handle some weekend warrioring and road trips to climb, mountain bike, ski, or even serve as a…
Have you ever set something on the roof of your car, thinking, “I won’t forget that’s up there,” and then been wrong? Of course…
Hey friends, I have some big news today: After more than two years of creating funny charts and illustrations, I’m making a book called…
You may have heard or read a lot about the morning rituals of high-functioning people—CEOs, visionary businesswomen and men, political leaders, gurus, life coaches,…
You know what this ritual feels like: You loosen every buckle on your ski boots, pull your sock up, and mentally armor yourself for…
What if airlines really had to try hard to impress us? And had to get creative about it?
These are thy skis. Thou shall see that they are your skis by the small decal on the skis in which we have written…
Every year when temperatures drop and snow blankets our cities, North American cultures observe the appearance of a kind-of rare creature, marking the true…
Because you know you want your car to smell like your weekend. —Brendan
“Yeah, today I’m skiing, but snowblades are my real passion” “You know what would make this even better? Rain.” “Oh, do you need to…
For the past couple years, I’ve drawn non-scientific charts and other doodles and posted them regularly on my Instagram feed. They’re not always about…
Here you are again: Holiday shopping season is upon us, and you’re wondering, “How will I get the perfect gift for everyone on my…
Do you follow THOSE PEOPLE on Instagram? Their lives look so perfect! Here’s the truth about them: Their lives ARE perfect! They’re not just…
Newspapers, to the greater benefit to society as a whole, have largely done away with comments. Fortunately, the Washington Post still allows them on…
No one wants to be the person who leaves a store and becomes the subject of retail employees’ horror stories—but of course, lots of…
I was in Zermatt last week and was fortunate to gaze upon the incredible Matterhorn, at the south end of town, on posters and…
For more charts and doodles like this, follow me on Instagram at @semi_rad —Brendan
LOCAL SINGLES HIKING GROUP So, are you single? So are we! And we’re always looking for more attractive, fit, single folks to join our…
Nowadays, every time you’re at the climbing gym, people are coming up to you and asking, “So, are you climbing the Dawn Wall this…
That’s right. I know, it’s hot outside, and perhaps if I took a Lyft to meet you for coffee or lunch, I might not…
There’s a lot of stuff on social media that can be a huge bummer. Fortunately, the animal kingdom has provided some inspiration for social…
You think that last pitch was tough? Do you know about the first ascent of this climb? Well, you’re in luck. I can tell…
Probably every other time my friend Lee and I came to the end of an approach hike at the base of a climb, dropped…
On June 6, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold broke the speed record for climbing The Nose of El Capitan, a 3,000-foot route that takes…
Last week, I gave the address at the commencement ceremony for the Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning. It was a great exercise in…