In a recent collaboration, adidas Consortium have partnered with Danish fashion label Norse Projects, combining the subtle aesthetic of Scandinavian style with robust German engineering. Two shoes emerged from the … Read more
Mount Skuta Alpine Shelter, Slovenia
Will Ross, August 18, 2017
Dropped in place in a single day during August 2015, the modular Skuta Alpine Shelter is also the story of a multi-disciplined international effort with an emphasis on minamalist essentials. … Read more
Verve Coffee Roasters and a Santa Cruz Constellation
Will Ross, August 3, 2017
Despite its proximity to Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz remains a relaxed enclave of Northern California, oozing cool on many levels. From surfing to mountain biking, Santa Cruz is world class, … Read more
Pralongiá Mountain Inn, South Tyrol, Italy
Will Ross, July 31, 2017
Perched up on a rounded hillside within the Italian Dolomites, Pralongiá completely exceeds by presenting the cosy quarters of accommodation alongside the wholesome offering of gourmet dining. I dropped in … Read more
Mountain Huts around Kandersteg, Switzerland
Will Ross, July 30, 2017
Located in the north Bernese Alps in Switzerland, Kandersteg’s riverside location and modest 1200m elevation are just the beginning of story. A scattering of mountain huts sit above the village, … Read more
Hotel La Perla, Corvara, Dolomites
Will Ross, July 25, 2017
The term “bike chalet” wouldn’t have made sense 10 years ago, at least for those who picture wooden structures laden with snow, serving a role only in the winter. Surrounded … Read more
Road Cycling Climbs from North Lake Garda, Italy
Will Ross, July 20, 2017
I’ll admit – the trip to Lake Garda was an uphill adventure. After a couple of months whistling through Munich’s flat terrain and mild hills on my road bike, the … Read more
Utoquai Swimming Area, Lake Zürich
Will Ross, July 12, 2017
Head to the robust “zuerich.com” URL to find the suitably described “Seebad Utoquai – The Historic Swimming Area on the Right Bank of Lake Zurich”. The ambiguity of “Right” is … Read more
In Support of Barbell Gyms
Will Ross, June 30, 2017
Searching for barbell gyms has become a short stay ritual for me. Resoundingly uniform and effective for training, a vented barbell gym offers the simplest way to patch up some … Read more
Gregory Crewdson’s “Cathedral of the Pines” in London
Will Ross, June 28, 2017
Normally a wander through London’s Soho is unlikely to surface visions of isolation in the wild. But thanks to a new installation across three floors of The Photographers’ Gallery, those … Read more
Cycling the Glenuig Peninsula, Scotland
Will Ross, June 24, 2017
Given the relative isolation of the Glenuig Peninsula in the north-west of Scotland, it’s a surprise that the tarmac rolls so smooth, gesturing a romantic loop through this wild part … Read more
Swim & Run Sydney’s Bondi-to-Bronte Coastal Path
Will Ross, June 13, 2017
Given that the Northern hemisphere’s multisport hotspots are shrouded in winter by the time November arrives, a stroll down to Sydney’s Bondi Beach at this time of year could well mean putting … Read more
FULLMARKS Outdoor Stores, Japan
Will Ross, May 31, 2017
Tokyo locals have a fine eye for quality outdoors gear, with a range of stores catering to a special kind of urban outdoors style. Stroll through the boutique quarters that cling … Read more
Squamish Sea to Sky Trail, British Columbia
Will Ross, May 30, 2017
Cut a line out of Squamish toward Vancouver and you’ll soon find yourself beneath pristine trail running terrain overlooking the Sea to Sky Highway. Though most international visitors heading up the valley … Read more
Climbing Centre in Brunico, Italy
Will Ross, May 18, 2017
If you’re into road cycling, mountain biking or climbing, you’re bound to pass through Brunico at some point. The largest town in the Puster Valley in South Tyrol, Brunico serves … Read more
All-Season Catalonian Cycling from Girona, Spain
Will Ross, May 16, 2017
Hop on a train from Barcelona to Girona and you arrive in vault, buried four storeys down, deep in the heart of Catalonia’s cycling terroir. I arrived one morning with … Read more
Currently on show at Los Angeles’ Richard Heller Gallery at Bergamot Station, “Aleutian Dreams” gathers a series of burly sea-faring images from National Geographic photographer Corey Arnold. Photographs capture the hardy … Read more
Urban Wandering in Los Angeles’ Arts District
Will Ross, April 10, 2017
The likelihood of covering all of Los Angeles in a single week is low. Aside from the mighty distances you need to cover, the year-round sunshine pins you to a … Read more
California Road Trip Itinerary
Will Ross, January 25, 2017
America’s post-war boom is bundled into the broadcasting of California lifestyle when two cities emerged as truly global hubs. Hollywood propelled Hollywood to stage, while San Francisco established itself as … Read more
IGO Adventures enters at Top Rung
Will Ross, June 13, 2016
Launched earlier this year through a short tour through Norway, IGO Adventures are on a mission to test human mental and physical ability through exceptional adventure races. Challenge, Wilderness, Diversity, Camaraderie and Philanthropy are the … Read more