Last Post?

I've re-done my webpage, so I think it will be much easier to use now.  Because of that, I don't think I will be using this blog anymore.  I don't know if anyone was reading it anyway...but from now on, please visit my website HERE.
Thanks,
Justin

Pedigree Commercial

I was watching a paragliding documentary online today and this commercial came on.  I don't usually get this type of humor, but this one cracks me up...I think it's because he looks so proud near the end...hahah...enjoy!

Animals made from plastic pipe?

This is pretty fascinating...what an imagination!

http://weburbanist.com/2008/10/11/unbelievable-kinetic-sculptures-of-theo-jansen/

This video is awesome!

Dawes Eddy

I finally posted an update on the presentation I saw of Dawes Eddy's successful summit of Mt. Everest.  Check it out on my web page.

The birth of paragliding in the northwest

Some of you may know, I started the training for my P2 paragliding rating this last summer.  With the winter on full-blow now though, they've shut down until next summer, so I've just been researching, reading, and watching videos to be more prepared for next season.  I ran across this article yesterday, and it's an incredible history of paragliding in the northwest, put out by the Mountaineers organization (based in Seattle).  I recognized nearly every peak they mentioned, and was surprised at how often the Wenatchee/Cashmere/Leavenworth/Chelan area was mentioned (Cashmere is where I'm taking lessons).
     After reading the article, I looked up the name John Bouchard (mentioned many times in the article) and believe I have brought up the very video talked about in it. 

Dawes Eddy

Last week I got to see a presentation at Gonzaga University by Dawes Eddy.  This year, at the age of 66, he became the oldest American to summit Mt. Everest!  The presentation was incredible, and really made a lasting impression on me...thanks Dawes!  I have some serious studying to do, and will put a more detailed account of the presentation on my main page.  But for now, check out his own web page here Dawes Eddy
     I'm hoping to attempt a summit or two over Christmas break, and this really kicked my drive into gear...here's to hoping I'm in that good of shape when I'm his age!
 cheers