Big Descent
From GearJunkie: Ski Descent Of Fourth Tallest Mountain On Earth
A three-man Italian team will attempt the first complete ski descent of a coveted line high in the Himalayas this fall. Skiers Edmond Joyeusaz and Federico Colli plan to climb and ski down Lhotse, the fourth tallest mountain in the world at 27,940 feet, with videographer Carlo Limonta in the Lhotse Ski Challenge Expedition.
Race Nerves
From Runner’s World:How to Deal with Prerace Anxiety
Never mind the long runs, the intervals, the hill repeats. Ask runners what the most challenging part of training is, and many will say the taper. Indeed, anxiety, panic, and crankiness often come along with decreased mileage leading up to a race.
Go to Google
From Sport Techie: Four Ways Google Glass Can Help The NHL Improve Their Product
With Google’s announcement in April of 2012 of their latest and greatest product, Google Glass, one can only wonder how long it will take for it to be utilized all throughout the different sectors of American society. The sports world, which is becoming more and more tech-savvy by the second, seems to be keen on implementing Google Glass very soon, or at least the fans are, considering the type of interactive environment it would create that fans thoroughly enjoy.
Newbie Boards
From Surfer Today.com: The best surfboards for beginners
Surfers never forget their first surfboard. Beginner surfboards are the key to surfing life, so it’s important to make a wise choice, when you’re riding the inaugural waves.