Surf The Earth

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It’s no secret snowboarding evolved from surfing (albeit with at least one significant step between), and few films have ever captured this not-so-distant connection quite like “Into The Mind.” In famed snowboarder DCP’s memorable part, the riding, editing and music come together in such a beautifully perfect way it’s at times difficult to tell which sport you’re watching. While the blending of board sports in …

Wilderness Collective Concurs Mt. Baker

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Wilderness Collective believes courage can be defined as the ability to do something that is frightening and, unfortunately, many of us lack opportunities to tackle such situations in daily life. Enter the experience-based company; offering the chance to ride motorcycles amongst redwoods, or horse-riding in the Sierras and snowmobiling in Alaska. See the expedition film for trip number three—climbing Washington’s Mt. Baker—for a taste, and …

Joss Whedon on the F-Word

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Screenwriter, producer, director, comic book author and everything between, Joss Whedon has earned a cult following and admiration for his kick-ass female characters. The man most famous for the TV version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer recently spoke at an Equality Now dinner where his speech centered around the word “feminist.” Whedon mentioned Katy Perry, The Lord of the Rings and put forward a pitch …