Indi Cowie is a professional soccer freestyler and 3x Guinness world record holder, but that wasn’t always the case. In her own words Indi describes what it took to persevere through injury and ultimately choose between two paths. Through athleticism and creativity, Indi has been able to follow her dreams, while continually challenging the limits of freestyle soccer.
See more of Indi here
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Being an adventure tourism guide wasn’t on the list of things Jake Quiñones was considering when he was choosing a career. But he decided to follow his passion and started New Mexico Backroads, one of the premier overland-touring companies in the American Southwest.
“When I was getting started, my friends were just a bunch of rock crawlers,” says Jake. Now, he’s an expert in the rocky deserts of New Mexico, leading large groups across challenging terrain. Each of his clients gets a 40-page manual to help them “quickly” learn the ropes. Jake prioritizes experience, training and guidance with the goal of enabling his clients to eventually plan and execute their own overlanding trips.
“Starting out, I just gave my services away,” says Jake. “I wasn’t even covering expenses. Lucky for me, I started making more right moves than mistakes.” Jake became an expert in the permitting process for access to state and national lands, while also using his long standing contacts with local officials to ensure his clients are safe while off the beaten path. Jake deploys a deep knowledge of the landscape and lifetime of experience on the trail to quickly teach his clients what to do when they’re far from help.
One of the biggest game changers for Jake was switching to a Dometic CFX 40W. “In terms of comfort and helping me work effectively, that fridge is the most important thing on my rig,” says Jake. “It changed everything… I was able to double my trip time and increase the storage capacity of my Jeep – it was a giant leap forward.” He pities the people who are stuck with an ordinary ice cooler: “Ice is their Achilles heel. You’re constantly worried about it. Rough roads, all that ice sloshing – it just destroys your food.”
For a trail guide who depends on a powered cooler to feed his clients, the Dometic CFX 40W offers the durability and reliability Jake needs. “It sounds like a luxury,” he says, “but once you have it, you’re never going back. Supporting a crew of eight for four days – without this fridge, I couldn’t do it.” His CFX allows Jake to make one of his favorite dishes, an authentic New Mexican steak and green chili dish that makes the end of the trail feel like a four-star restaurant.
“Anyone who doesn’t have one of these powered coolers has to be leaning toward one,” says Jake. It’s even allowed him to take longer personal trips, exploring new trails for his clients, and roads he’s never been on. “That’s the real joy of it, you know,” he says. “This isn’t just my job, it’s what I love to do. Every two months, I throw my bike and my favorite chair in the back, and just get lost. It’s awesome. It recharges me and makes all of my client trips feel fresher.”
If you want to keep up with Jake and his overland-touring life, check him out on social media: instagram.com/newmexicobackroads and on the web: newmexicobackroads.com
Follow Mike Paproski through the twists and turns and crashes of the Devil’s Peak Downhill course in Georgetown, Colorado.
Shot 100% on GoPro
Let the scenery, not a sudden impact, take your breath away! Because all riders eventually take a hit, the Sternum Impact Protector™ offers extra protection against minor chest injuries. And because all good stories are best shared with friends, it also features an integrated action camera mount so you can relive the ride once you’re off the trail. This fully adjustable accessory is compatible with the CamelBak family of protection and hydration packs and constructed with the same attention to comfort and functionality as expected from the industry leader.
Yakima have a bunch of new products new for 2018 including their new BackSwing hitch adaptor, HoldUp EVO & SingleSpeed racks and a redesigned tailgate pad with the GateKeeper.
From Grough.co.uk by Bob Smith
Outdoors sock specialist Bridgedale has developed its first waterproof range.
The Storm sock collection will be in shops from May and uses a HydroTech membrane to keep the user’s feet dry.
Bridgedale said the new Storm range has been designed and tested to perform to the highest standards in the wettest conditions when hiking, biking or running.
“Continuing to build on Bridgedale’s century-long sock making heritage, the 100 percent waterproof Storm sock guarantees foot protection and comfort on the wettest trails,” it said. “Even though Bridgedale has been keeping feet warm, dry and protected for many years, providing a good level of water resistance, this is the brand’s first 100 percent waterproof sock range.
“Using the latest production processes, the Storm sock combines advanced yarn technology with progressive design to ensure the waterproof, extremely breathable and windproof Storm sock never lets down any outdoor enthusiast.”
The construction uses an inner sock with up to 60 per cent merino wool for its anti-bacterial and anti-odour properties, combined with wicking synthetic fibres to deliver a stable temperature and move moisture from the skin’s surface. The lining has a terry loop underfoot cushion that extends around both the toes and over the heel.
Over this, the HydroTech membrane is a waterproof, breathable, high-stretch and windproof permeable membrane, which is laminated to the inner and outer layers
The nylon outer protects the waterproof sock against abrasion from footwear. Lycra provides stretch for a snug, comfortable fit and to prevent the sock falling down during activities. As well as Lycra running through the inner and outer sock, it is also added around the arch of the foot to keep the sock firmly in position, reducing any bunching or rucking inside the shoe or boot that could cause irritation.
The waterproofing rating for the membrane is better than 8,000mm hydrostatic head, and it has a moisture permeability of more than 12,000mg/sq m/24hours.
The socks will come in three lengths: ankle+, boot and knee, and three weights, from lightweight through to heavyweight.
Prices will range from £32 a pair for the lightweight ankle socks to £45 for the knee-length heavyweight version.
More details about US Pricing and availability coming soon.
For most parents, just about every task is a bit more difficult with a child. An adventure, maybe, but a walk in the park, they are not. Taking photos, for example, can prove daunting, especially if they are still young enough to be a staggering countdown to disaster. Catching your little one in the moment while they remain safely upright with eyes open and mouth smiling is like running into a unicorn during a full moon, then finding a bag of unmarked $100 bills with corresponding note reading, “Please use impulsively.”
But, you still have to capture those moments, right? Your little ones grow up fast, so you need to save all those memories. And thanks to the durable and waterproof design, GoPro is the perfect tool to capture the memory while staying in the moment. That said, there are some accessories out there that can make it even easier.
The Bite Mount, which was originally designed with the surfer in mind, is an outstanding mount for parents, especially those with a toddler who is still learning to balance. With the Bite Mount and your camera set to video or time lapse, you are sure to get plenty of immersive shots, all while both hands are free to keep your toddler upright and away from a crash. Plus, your content will look far more immersive an engaging.
Fiddling with your phone or traditional point-and-shoot takes you out of the moment and hinders your attention. With the camera automatically capturing while you focus on your activity, you get the full experience and plenty of content to relive later.
With the included Floaty, the Bite Mount is also a perfect complement to the swimming pool this summer. Whether it’s swimming lessons, or simply some toddler tosses, you will get the shot and never have to worry about diving to the bottom to retrieve a lost camera.
This versatile bite mount with an easy-to-spot float is ideal for hands-free POV footage and more. Capture smooth, stable video while comfortably holding the camera with your mouth. Plus, the built-in mounting buckle slides into any compatible GoPro mount, making it easy to capture multiple camera angles and dynamic changes in perspective.
Live Fearless is a new original series by CamelBak that explores what it means to rise above what’s comfortable, to strive for a greater good and to push past one’s doubts or societal expectations.
Stay up to-date will all future episodes by subscribing to the CamelBak YouTube Channel, or get the full experience on: camelbak.com/live-fearless
Outside’s 2018 Summer Buyer’s Guide:
Best inflatable SUP
Blow-up SUPs are becoming more popular by the minute, and the Strider is a standout in the category. It’s light at 22 pounds and has five inches of rocker. Testers said the stiff Strider had no trouble popping over waves without sacrificing tracking in calm water, and its medium 30-inch width helped it glide well. We also liked the easy-to-install fin, a standard feature on Strider boards for 2018, which locks in place without tools. The Strider is less expensive than some similar boards we tested—an impressive feat, given the solid construction and high-quality materials.
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