Paper Shredder – Miniature Snowboarding Film

This is one of the coolest snowboarding films I’ve ever seen. It’s a cross between your standard snowboarding film and Honey I Shrunk the Kids.

A Stop Animation Snowboard Film

Created By: Paul & Stephen Gemignani
Music By: Grey Storia

One snowboard shredders adventure in an unusual setting.

The Filming Process:
We started with actual sequence photos of Paul riding (taken by his brother Stephen). Then we printed each frame of the sequences on paper and cut out the rider from each one, which we used to re-create the sequences with different backdrops, creating the stop animation effect used in the video – a very SLOW process. It was challenging at times, but it came together in the end. We hope you like the film.

ENJOY!

Hats and Tank Tops

We’ve been looking at ways to grow the brand and offer a larger selection for the partners we work with – two things that keep coming up are hats and tank tops. Living in Florida, I definitely see a need for both. But do the folks up in Portland or Missoula? Adayak started out as a small shop offering just 9 tees and now we have hundreds of items across a dozen categories. We want to continue to grow and bring the customers what they want.

We would love to hear from you about additional items you feel we should carry. If it’s hats or tank tops then let me know which you would prefer to have available first? Tank tops for women are definitely high on our list … but something high on our list may not always be what the customers want.

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What to expect from hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park

This video by Zach Friedbauer gives an excellent look into what it takes to hike Angels Landing in Zion National Park. Angels Landing is on the top of my to do list – it just looks incredible. Not only the views but with all the surrounding wildlife.

The trail to Angels Landing is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) long. It begins at the Grotto drop off point on the park’s shuttle system. It roughly follows the path of the Virgin River for some time, slowly gaining elevation in sandy terrain. As the trail gets steeper and leaves behind the river, it becomes paved. After a series of steep switchbacks, the trail goes through the area between Angels Landing and the Zion Canyon that is a gradual ascent. Walter’s Wiggles, a series of 21 steep switchbacks, are the last hurdle before Scout Lookout. Scout Lookout is generally the turnaround point for those who are unwilling to make the final summit push to the top of Angels Landing. The last half-mile of the trail is strenuous and littered with sharp drop offs and narrow paths. Chains to grip are provided for portions of the last half-mile to the top at 5,790 feet (1,760 m). Filmed and Edited by: Zach Friedbauer. Starring: Shane Stutzman. Filmed on a Canon DSLR.

Have you hiked this trail? What was your experience like?

2013 5Point Film Festival Winners

The annual 5Point Film Festival was last weekend – bringing to you some of the best outdoor films of the year. Some we’ve already seen, like Joy of Air, and others had their world premier, like Road to Karakol. Road to Karakol actually won best of the festival.

Here’s a highlight reel from all the winning films. It is truly awesome and inspiring to watch such great work.

Just In – WeighMyRack T-Shirts

Adayak is proud to announce a new partnership with WeighMyRack.com – a complete resource / shop for all your climbing gear needs. With this partnership, we are now offering on our shop a really cool shirt with a design on it that reads “Grab Your Nuts & Go.”

Both men’s and women’s style shirts are just $20 and available in sizes Small – 2X.

Click here to shop all WeighMyRack T-shirts

All New Climbing Zine T-Shirts

If you’re a climber then you’ve probably heard of The Climbing Zine. It’s one of the premier publications in the industry.

Adayak has teamed up with Climbing Zine to bring you a set of tees and hoodies. I introduce to you a new design called Dirtbag State of Mind.

This shirt is available in men’s, women’s, long sleeve and in a hooded sweatshirt. Conquer the crag in this awesome Climbing Zine shirt, starting at just $20.

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Like Father, Like Son

Reddit user ImS0hungry posted this photo of his pack, and the pack he just picked up for his 6 year old son. Some might call him the world’s greatest dad.

My son is almost 2 years old… I can’t wait until he’s old enough to strap on a pack and hit the trail with his old man.

Home Sweet Road on Display

THe Dirtbag Diaries’ Home Sweet Road T-Shirt was recently on display at a photoshoot in the Fruita Mountains of Colorado. I love this light blue t-shirt, featuring an old pickup (some might say it’s the ghost of Crash) w/ a canoe on top and the words underneath it read “Home Sweet Road.”

Fruita Mountain Biking

Image courtesy of Hardcastle Photography. Check out more of their amazing photos from this shoot.

If you have any photos of yourself wearing a product from Adayak, please send it to us.

Help Section Hiker Raise $5k For Charity

Help Philip Werner of Section Hiker raise $5,000 for a Heifer Gift Ark. In May, Philip will be hiking in Scotland in the Great Outdoor Challenge – 200 miles in 15 days. Many hikers use challenges like this to raise money for charity. Philip has been an advocate of Heifer International for many years. You can read more about his challenge and the Heifer Gift Ark on his blog.

So What is a Heifer Gift Ark? This infographic should explain what the ark will provide to people in third world countries. Click to expand.

 

 

 

Adayak is helping Philip reach his goal by donating proceeds from the sale of Section Hiker t-shirts & apparel to his fundraising efforts. Philip is currently at $1,070 and with your help he will reach his $5,000 goal.

If you’ve always wanted to buy a Section Hiker t-shirt but couldn’t quite pull the trigger, now is the time to make that purchase and help support a great cause.

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What Are Your 35?

As a man not to far off from 35 years old … this video really inspired me. Check it out and take action.

Every year we get a little older. How you choose to celebrate is up to you. Take the birthday challenge. Writer Brendan Leonard delivers a dedication to the joys – both big and small – of the climbing life. What are your 35?

Creative by Duct Tape Then Beer
Directed by Nasa Koski, Austin Siadak and Matt Van Biene
Edited by Nasa Koski
Written by Brendan Leonard and Fitz Cahall
Produced by Fitz Cahall
Music – Gregory Alan Isakov – The Stable Song