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Why Tour With Makana Charters?
Created for Makana Charters Why Tour with Makana Charters? During your time on Kauai, you do not want to miss a Na Pali Coast tour. Guests and locals alike constantly remind us that it is some of the most inspiring and breathtaking views in the world. But if you’ve never been to Kauai before you might […]
The West Side of Kauai
Written for Makanacharters.com West Side – Gateway to Kauai’s Natural Wonders When visiting Kauai, Every travel guide and friendly recommendation you come across will tell you that the top 3 can’t-miss things to do on the island are: 1. Na Pali Coast 2. Waimea Canyon drive 3.Polihale beach (especially for Sunset) To get to all of […]
7 Great Surf Photographers to Follow
Capturing a beautifully composed image is never an easy feat. It takes a lot to get the framing just right in the best of times, but surf photographers do it in some of the toughest conditions possible. They don’t get much credit for what they do. As they brave the elements day in and day […]
Thinking Outside The Bubble – Feature Article in Pique Newsmagazine
Some Good News out of Whistler, BC This was my first published article above 3,000 words. Happy it was sharing good news about people in my community doing great things around the world. The good news revolution will one day take over, I know it!
Check These Walls Off Your Climbing List [Outside Magazine]
Originally published in Outside Magazine Check These Walls Off Your Climbing List You can’t truly understand the sport until you bag a few of the best routes around—and, surprise, they aren’t in your local gym By: Steve Andrews Apr 10, 2015 3SHARES Our picks cover climbers of all skill levels and types. Photo: vernonwiley/iStock […]
Top Apres Ski Scenes on Earth
For many, the art of the Apres (very appropriately transleted from french to “After” in English) scene is as important to the Ski Resort experience as sliding down a mountain with a waxed plank or two beneath your feet. It has been a staple of European ski culture as long as Jagermeister has been “curing” […]
Trip Report: Raratonga
Originally Published in the PacSafe Blog Sometimes while travelling you serendipitously find yourself at an unplanned destination that is part of the bigger picture. This happened to me while travelling overseas to Australia. I managed to find a great deal on Air New Zealand from LA to Sydney, with a stopover in Rarotonga. Raro-huh? I said to myself. I […]
Great Trails: Hiking to Kalalau on Kauai
Originally Published on the PacSafe Blog On the northwest corner of the island of Kauai in Hawaii is a coastline that has inspired artists, adventurers, and anyone with an appreciation for out-of-this-world beauty. You cannot drive the coastline – it is protected as a state park. This is a very good thing, as it allows […]
Top 6 Bars in Whistler, BC
Originally Published on PacSafe Blog In it’s 40 year history the town of Whistler, BC has gained a steady reputation as one of the world’s finest mountain resorts. During the day adventure seekers from across the globe flock to the hills for gravity-fed thrills, hopefully avoiding any dangerous spills. But another facet of what makes […]
6 Non-Surfing Activities on the North Shore of Oahu
Published on the PacSafe Blog Most people have heard of Oahu’s North Shore and it’s legendary surf spots such as Sunset Beach, Pipeline, and Waimea Bay. What most people don’t realize is that there is so much more to this stretch of coast than barreling waves and beach bodies. Even when there are no waves, […]
4 Beginner Surf Spots on the North Shore
Originally Published on PACSAFE blog The North Shore of Oahu has attained legendary status as one of the most talked about coastlines on the planet. The seven-mile stretch of coastline from Haleiwa to Sunset Beach, colloquially known as the “Seven Mile Miracle” is home to legendary waves like Pipeline, Waimea Bay, Rocky Point, and so […]
6 Towns For Adrenaline Junkies to Live (And Earn) The Dream
6 TOWNS FOR ADRENALINE JUNKIES TO LIVE (AND EARN) THE DREAM ADVENTURE TRAVEL//CAMP//EXPLORE//HIKE//MOUNTAIN BIKE//OUT THERE It’s one thing to live the dream—one can do that quite easily with the proper line of credit. Earning and sustaining the dream is a much different beast to tackle. But many people do it year after year with excellent success. A […]
Archie Kalepa: Master Waterman and Messenger
http://www.theclymb.com/stories/interviews/archie-kalepa-master-waterman-messenger/ In the past few years, the use of the word “waterman” has become a popular way to describe someone with a certain mastery of the ocean. Using a variety of tools, they interact with the water in a way that leaves most people in awe. They have an uncanny ability to read the signs of […]
“Convince Candidates of Real Change” – Whistler Question, Nov 11, 2014
Here’s the final column I produced for the Whistler Question newspaper for the 2014 Election. It was fun to produce these – I had some feedback that was both constructive and demeaning – I guess I’m doing something right. ********** As the final week of campaigning wraps up, there will undoubtedly be a push by […]
“The Freedom Myth” – Whistler Question Column, Oct 27, 2014
The Question cut out a bit but here’s the unedited version: *** I’m sure most people remember the fairytale “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, the story of a young boy with enough innocence to speak his mind to the naked emperor parading down the street. One of several morals to the story illustrates the fact that […]
Keep it Pono (OluKai Blog)
October 15, 2014 KEEP IT PONO Translating from Hawaiian to English can sometimes be difficult. The concepts for some words are so deep that you can’t understand the meaning by a simple definition. It must be lived and felt to be completely understood. Pono is one of those words. While the commonly accepted definition is […]
“The ‘S’ Word” – Whistler Question Column
I’m going to go ahead and say that word right off the bat, and use it in a sentence that might ruffle a few feathers in this town, but here goes: Whistler is not sustainable. Let’s ignore for a moment that the same goes for our entire western society. Instead of merely skimming the surface […]
Meet the Hokulea
THE CANOE WITH A MISSION TO SAVE THE PLANET: MEET THE HOKULEA Leaving the world a better place; it’s a value shared among people of every culture. Each person’s definition of that is as varied as their personalities. But that simple guiding principle has been enough to start movements, liberate societies and even, make […]
The Kalalau Valley: Welcome Home (Olukai Blog)
October 3, 2014 THE KALALAU VALLEY: WELCOME HOME The initial descent into Kalalau Valley looks as though you are on another planet. The trail snakes down rolling red rocks, weathered by millions of years of erosion from the various elements present here. Wind, rain, salt water, steepness, and time all play a factor here, not […]