Inside the Life of a Digital Nomad
The alarm jolts me awake. It’s time to get dressed, put water on for tea, and slip past my slumbering dog. I unplug my tablet and step outside in time to catch the sun rise over Sedona, Arizona’s red sandstone cliffs. Another traveler is already hard at work in his converted school bus. We’re 15 miles from civilization. It’s...
Sally Shreds by the Seashore
Top surfer Sally Fitzgibbons has left her beloved home break in Australia for competitions across the globe. Innovation & Tech Today sat down with Sally to hear more about the dryland training regimens that power her stellar performance in the water, and the deep competitive drive that enables her career. Innovation & Tech...
Need a Break from That Computer Screen? You Better Belize It!
Feeling bogged down by the daily dose of mind-numbing gridlock, pushy salespeople, recurring nightmares of unfinished tasks on your ever-expanding to-do list? Maybe you’ve endured one too many excruciatingly long meetings that could have been an email. It’s time you cash in on some of that hard-earned PTO you’ve accrued over the...
Oh My Gadd: Athlete Will Gadd Shares His Insights
According to Will Gadd the biggest technological advancement is not really any one piece of technology, but the sharing of knowledge across communities. A teenager will climb a wall, decide to take a class, and the next thing you know someone you’ve never seen before is the World Champion! Will Gadd pushes the limits in a number...
Will Gadd Gives His Top 9 Tips For Lifelong Athletes
Will Gadd is getting physical! A professional climber, paraglider, world-renowned ice climbing athlete, author, and speaker, Will Gadd has won every major ice climbing title from the World Cup to the Winter X Games. He was the first man to ascend a portion of a frozen Niagara Falls, and recently tracked down the rarest ice on earth...
Whistler Has What Travelers Want
Whistler Village is designed to meet the needs of travelers. Needs that have become more complicated than they were in the past. Many travelers like to get away, but want the connectivity and convenience of Internet and phone usage. People want to shop, see beautiful scenery, and have modern, comfortable accommodations. Whistler delivers...
Blind Courage - Inside The Mind Of The World’s Most Amazing Adventure Athlete, Erik Weihenmayer
To say Erik Weihenmayer is an inspiration would be an understatement. After losing his sight as a teenager, Weihenmayer used his experience — something that would cause many others to give up — to begin a remarkable life free of fear and dedicated to helping others do the same. Weihenmayer’s outlook, rare and sorely needed...
Everest Climber Erik Weihenmayer on Surmounting Adversity
We spoke with Erik Weihenmayer, one of the world’s most amazing athletes. Weihenmayer’s message of relentless empowerment and optimism is contagious – especially if you ever have the honor of speaking with him. His attitude also sheds light on how he claimed the title of the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, which is...
Breaking Boundaries In Human Flight With Jon Devore
Jon DeVore was buzzing with energy in Chicago less than 24 hours before he set a free-flying, head-down world record with 164 fellow skydivers. We caught up with the professional skydiver, BASE jumper, and blockbuster stuntman who manages the Red Bull Air Force. In this exclusive, DeVore talks about the role technology has played...
From Star Wars to Indoor Skydiving: You Can Do That on a Cruise Ship
Over the past decade, the $30 billion cruise ship industry has grown younger, according to Sharon Zackfia, partner at William Blair and Company. She says the average age on a cruise ship is approximately 40 years old. “Cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and especially Disney, have used innovations and...
Women Innovate! Olympian Lauren Sesselmann
Maybe you recognize her from the London Summer Olympics, where Lauren Sesselmann and her team were awarded the bronze medal for Women’s Soccer. Or, perhaps from her team’s championship at the 2011 Pan American Games. Maybe the 2015 FIFA World Cup. But beyond her spectacular achievements on the field, it is who she is and what she...
Masha Gordon Climbs the World
Who says a family and a career mean an end to adventure? Not Masha Gordon, the businesswoman and mother of two who just became the fastest woman ever to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam. For those not in the know, the Explorer’s Grand entails climbing all of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each continent) and trekking on...
Dog Days: Adventure Gear for Man’s Best Friend
The weather’s getting cooler and wetter, but there’s no reason you need to suffer with the smell of wet dog in your tent this fall. Check out some of our favorite pieces of gear for keeping your furry friends warm and dry while you adventure together. Hurtta Torrent Coat: $79.99 Hurtta's Torrent Shell is made with a...
On the Road, Off the Grid
When it comes to technology, I’m a late bloomer. In spite of the fact that I grew up alongside the technological revolution, I spent a significant amount of time in the suburban Kansas woods after school while kids were running home to chat on AOL or MSN. Later on, I silently boycotted Facebook until I finally decided to hush...
Recording Motion with Golden Harper
Running has an oddly high injury rate for a sport with no contact. Golden Harper founded Altra Running as a way to help runners reduce injury. Next up for Altra? The IQ series, which places sensors inside the shoes, allowing them to analyze your gait and correct your form in real time while you run. We had a talk with Golden about...
The Outdoor Retailer Show
If we had to sum up the 2015 Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in one word, it would be: stupendous! Although the I&T Today writing team covers more than a dozen high-profile trade shows and expos throughout the year, this is by far one of our favorites. Sit back and enjoy as we save you a lot of walking and give you a peek at Outdoor...
Back Up Photos & Video in the Field - Without a Laptop
If you’re out all day shooting Drone footage or taking shots while traveling, you may not have access to your laptop, but still want to back up your shots. Tech that’ll store your images in this situation is nothing new. But GNARBOX offers the new ability to instantly see the photos on your phone, so you can relax while reformatting...
BREAKING BOUNDARIES IN HUMAN FLIGHT & FREEFALL
Jon DeVore was buzzing with energy in Chicago less than 24 hours before he set a free-flying, skydiving world record with 164 fellow skydivers. We caught up with the professional skydiver, BASE jumper, and blockbuster stuntman who manages the Red Bull Air Force. In this exclusive, DeVore talks about the role technology has played in...
