Crazy intersection in russia.
I’ve actually had the (dis)pleasure of driving in Russia and can attest to the reality of this video. The intersection depicted in the video is more the rule rather than the exception in Russian traffic design. I can still recall my astonishment at the lack of road signs, lane demarcations, [...]

A buddy in the ski helmet industry sent this clip from the extreme skiing world. I’ve always suspected that extreme skiiers miscalculate any number of times during a long run, but are usually saved by their extraordinary agility and can recover from precarious situations with grace. Of course, there are also some situations which afford [...]

While skiing at Rinerhorn last weekend, I glanced down from the gondola and noticed a curvy toboggan run (Schlittelbahn) on the side of the mountain. The ski slopes beaconed and I passed on the chance to rent a toboggan. Of course, its always possible to experience these sorts of things second-hand on the [...]

Rinerhorn mountain near Davos, Switzerland. Perfect conditions. A light dusting of powder. Sun with occassional passing clouds. Not a soul on the mountain, save one. I am in ski nirvana.
For those considering a ski trip to the Swiss alps, there is no better time to come than at the [...]

This morning I made the mistake of glancing up at the sun-streaked, cloudness sky and instantly regretted not being in the mountains for rides down powerdy runs and sips of Ovomaltine in the sunshine. Fortunately, we live in the age of broadband internet access and Youtube, where vicarious experiences are just a mouse click away. [...]

A friend of mine flies Cessnas around Switzerland in his free time and is close to acquiring his private pilot license. He tells me that it is beautiful up there, buzzing around the mountainous landscapes. I am inclined to believe him, especially when I see the uncontrolled smirk on his face when he [...]