Headkickmania Brings MMA/Kickboxing Action To Adventure Bay Media
December 15, 2008
Adventure Bay Media has added another new blog to the Adventure Bay Media team. Headkickmania brings the pulse-pounding, head-kicking excitement of MMA/kickboxing action. I know most of you don’t live under a rock–or even if you do, you have probably heard the millipedes talking about the UFC. Mixed Martial Arts fighting has become the rage of the combat world. Two fighters, one cage, almost anything goes.
Current Discussion: Why Do We Blog Adventure?
December 11, 2008
This is an interesting topic that should spark many of us to think. Each of us have our own personal reasons for blogging. Some of us want to share our experiences with other people, some of us want to influence people to get out and experience life, and still others would just like an interesting record of what they have done and achieved.
Alfresco Bum Joins Adventure Bay Media
December 2, 2008
Adventure Bay Media is excited to announce the launch of the Alfresco Bum blog. Here is some of what we can look forward to seeing at the Alfresco Bum blog:
Why Alfresco Bum? Well, over the years I have thrown around many different classifications pertaining to various forms of recreation. Ski bum. Climber. Paddler. Surfer. Backpacker. Guy who lives in his truck. But truth be told, I have never purely been any one of these. Of course I am a skier when I’m skiing, and a backpacker while I am out on trail, but very rarely have I ever given all of my time to one discipline. I am what you might say, a collector of hobbies. I do consider myself to be very proficient in many arenas, mostly because I have shared time with many activities. What these activities do have in common, though, is the outside world. I prefer to be out rather than in. I am a fresh-air junkie, or, an Alfresco Bum.
Adventure Bay Contest Announcement: Win A free SPOT GPS Satellite Messenger System
December 1, 2008
Adventure Bay Media is currently running a great contest to get more bloggers onboard in our network. If you recruit someone to join the network that has an interest in blogging about adventure, adventure/extreme sports, travel, or conservation/environment, your name will be put into a drawing for each new blogger you recruit. This contest will be running until the end of March. Why a so long?
Adventure Tech: HANGTIMER For iPhone and iPod Touch
November 19, 2008
A really cool application has just been released that will track how much air you get in those great adventure sports. When bragging rights are of the utmost importance, now you will have your proof with the touch of a button!
The HangTimer application is compatible with all iPhones and the iPod Touch and even features a few more features if you are lucky enough to own an iPhone 3G. Here’s the lowdown on what this application can do for you.
Christmas Day Marks The Ski Channel Launch
November 17, 2008
Los Angeles (Nov. 17, 2008) – Steve Bellamy, Chairman and CEO of The Ski Channel announced today that the network will launch on December 25th, Christmas Day, to over 15 Million digital US households. The network has additionally signed multi-year distribution agreements with DIRECTV and Verizon FiOS TV. And, it will have the crème de la crème of all mountain sports content with Warren Miller films and television shows on its air at launch.
Through the deal with Mountain Sports Media, The Ski Channel will broadcast some of the most famous films in skiing, from the Warren Miller Entertainment library, as well as their television series Thrills and Spills. “This is a great partnership for Mountain Sports Media,” said President/Group Publisher Jamie Pentz. “We have the magazines, events, online, production and film tour. TV distribution within our space was the missing component. Our partnership with The Ski Channel enables us to deliver true 360-degree programs to our partners. The deal provides heavy marketing of The Ski Channel on Mountain Sports Media assets and heavy marketing of the magazines and film tour on The Ski Channel .
The Ski Channel will soon join Verizon FiOS TV’s video-on-demand (VOD) service, which offers more than 11,000 titles each month – 8,500 are free of charge. Verizon FiOS TV is currently available to more than 8.2 million homes in 14 states. “Verizon FiOS TV subscribers will soon have access to the best of all mountain sports on The Ski Channel on VOD,” said Terry Denson, Verizon’s vice president – FiOS TV content and programming. “FiOS TV’s amazing picture and sound quality will make viewers feel like they’re right at the slopes.”
Patagonia Opens New Austin Location
November 17, 2008
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia has opened its 25th retail store and its first location in Texas. The new 7,000-square-foot Patagonia store at 316 North Congress is located in a historic building that began life as the W.B. Smith dry goods store in 1884, four years before the state capitol down the street was completed.
The store carries Patagonia-branded outdoor sports and lifestyle products tailored to the Austin market. Items range from layering systems to apparel for climbing, endurance and water sports, skiing, trail running, hiking/trekking and fly fishing. All products reflect the company’s well-known commitment to environmental causes, including 100% organic cotton apparel that avoids causing environmental damage from toxic chemicals used in growing conventional cotton.
The store is being managed by Jim Hansel, an avid Austin cycling, hiking, canoeing and fishing enthusiast who volunteers teaching bicycle safety to local youth groups and also takes part in local trail and water cleanups. “Every Patagonia store supports local environmental causes, and we are no exception.”
