radical reels & get outside expo. @roanoke_outside #radicalreelstour #banffmountainfilmfestival
We were fortunate enough to have the privilege of attending Roanoke Outside's Banff Mountain Film Festival and Get Outside Expo that was held in Roanoke, VA yesterday on September 10th, 2014. Mountain State Overland was represented by Jason and myself (Jamie) at the Expo where we informed the public about our upcoming episode # 7 which will be filmed through the coal fields of southern WV and Kentucky. Then after the expo concluded we were able to enjoy the Banff Film Festival.
"Faster, steeper, higher, deeper! The most outrageous mountain sport films from the 38th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival will thrill and inspire you with big-screen adventures when RADICAL REELS TOUR, presented by National Geographic, comes to Roanoke on September 10, 2014."
"Bike tough trails, paddle wild waters, and ski steep slopes. The Radical Reels Tour runs every spring & winter and spans North America bringing a variety of mountain sport films to a wide range of viewers from hard-core outdoor adventurers to weekend warriors. Grab your seats and hang on as we present the world’s best action films on skiing, boarding, climbing, biking, kayaking and more – all brought to life on the big screen."
If you live in the Roanoke, VA area I highly recommend coming to this next year it is a great experience. You can meet local outdoor vendors and see some of the coolest adventure films that I have ever seen. It's worth the trip!
Referenced from Roanoke Outside.
today's beer of the day. @sierranevada @newglarusbeer #thereandback #englishstylebitter
Today on TBD, Sierra Nevada's There and Back. It is an English Style Bitter that was made in conjunction with New Glarus Brewing Company out of New Glarus, Wisconsin.
"For beer folks, Chico, CA, and New Glarus, WI, are must-see capitals on the U.S. brewing map, but getting between the two is no simple feat. There and Back is named for the planes, trains, and zeal needed to connect them. This classic English-style Bitter is a complex yet easy-drinking mix of toasty malt and a fruity, herbal hop flavor."
"There and Back is a classic, sessionable, English-style Bitter—easy-drinking but full of flavor. It features nutty, toasted Golden Promise and English Crystal malts balanced by a solid dose of zesty hops, with a fruity dry finish from the use of an authentic English yeast."
My impression of SN's There and Back is: that it is milky amber in color with some carbonation and a good head. It has a fruity smell with notes of malt as well. It has a thick but smooth feel in the mouth and you can definitely taste the fruitiness of the beer and the toasted malts. It has a slightly bitter aftertaste and feels a little heavy on the palate but is smooth going down. Overall I feel that this is a solid beer that is enjoyable to drink! It has an ABV of 5.6%, which doesn't have the kick of some of the higher octane beers but you will definitely enjoy this beer regardless. This 12 pack was $30 at the store and for the quality of the beers it has been a bargain.
Referenced from Sierra Nevada.
Beer purchased at Lewisburg Spirits and Wine. lewisburgspirits@suddenlink.net.
breaks canyon. #appalachia #kentucky #virginia #overland #adventure
Prior to returning to Virginia just 5 years ago, I regularly escaped the perimeter of Atlanta on the weekends in search of solitude and adventure. Most weekends were devoted to developing my whitewater skills within 2-3 hours from the metro but occasionally my travels took me beyond a day trip.
An mid-Fall view of the Russell Fork Gorge (photo courtesy Travis Wolcott)
I remember my first trip to the Russell Fork vividly. I broke away from work early on a Friday to get a leg up on the traffic and ventured north traveling mostly highway miles into Virginia. Near Lebanon, VA I left the four lane traffic behind and headed deep into the heart of Appalachia.
I was meeting some open boater (whitewater canoeing) friends of mine and the 7 hour trip from Georgia was weighing heavy on my eyelids. By the time I pulled over, it was so dark I wasn't sure where I was - I resourced the first turnout on VA 83 and crawled into the back of my Tacoma.
As the night hours screamed by I quickly woke to coal trucks barreling down the road well before the fog lifted from the tight and steep terrain that engulfed my surroundings. Within minutes I was back at it and only 30 minutes from the river.
I wasn't familiar with the area at all. I grew up only hours away from the Russell Fork but never ventured this far south and west while in living Virginia. After we ended our float on Saturday we made our way to Breaks Interstate Park to set up camp. Yet again it was dark, so I hadn't had a chance to really see the views my friends were chatting about.
Fog lifting from Breaks Canyon (photo courtesy outpostUSA)
Just before the sun rose on Sunday morning I shuffled down to the lodge for some breakfast and coffee. As the fog lifted, I witnessed something truly amazing; a epic view of what some refer to as the "Grand Canyon of the South" - Breaks Canyon and the Russell Fork Gorge.
Team MSO is about one month away from embarking on another weekend adventure and I'm taking the Team south to witness the inner beauty of Appalachia. We'll be filming Episode 7 and wrapping up Season 1 with an overland adventure that starts in Pax, WV.
As the route continues to develop, we're working in some stops to offer you some realistic views of Coal Country and breathtaking images of Appalachia.
Cover photo courtesy Flourish Magazine.
weekly video xviii - restoration. @bmwmotorrad #lowcountrypictures #motorcycle #film
weekly video xviii - "restoration - a bmw R100/7 story." a lowcountry pictures production.
We stumbled across Low Country Pictures this week when we scored a Canon 5D MK3 from the owner, R. Scott Johnson, in an auction on Ebay. After the deal was done, we shared emails and I found his production company on Vimeo.
In this short film, Low Country Pictures captures the essence of Steven Hiers true passion for motorcycling and explores the creative mind of the director.
wired appalachian advocate. @huffingtonpost #danakuhnline #huffpostgreen
Ok so I grew up in West Virginia and coal mining has been a part of my life the entire time. My grandfather was a miner, I have cousins that were and still are miners. I am also a huge believer in being a steward of the land and nature because once its gone, you cant get it back. So I think that I have a good perspective on this topic. I think its time that we stand up for what's right and protect the water. Lets make sure that the land is here for our children and work on solutions to our problems. Lets not blindly keep going down the same road just because were afraid to take a chance on the road less travelled.
"Meet Dana Kuhnline, a 9-year activist in the fight against mountaintop removal in Appalachia. Dana is currently the media coordinator at the Alliance for Appalachia - and is in charge of running the social media efforts for the biggest coalition in the region. We chat about Dana's background, stories from organizing in coal country, and lessons from recruiting stories in a place that is rich in storytellers. Also: get ready for Dana's sneak preview of the Alliance for Appalachia's next major event in DC - "Our Water, Our Future (Sep 8-9th)."
"Water is such a big issue in Appalachia - it's a temperate rainforest, but people struggle for access to water! People have been dealing with poisoned water for DECADES, and the health issues and family struggles are too heartbreaking to put words to. But, people are resilient and have so much power in the region. We want to build a sustainable future beyond coal, and there are so many brilliant people with the skills to do that. But in some communities, 25% percent of the land and literally thousands of miles of streams have been destroyed by coal mining. That's a big toxic hurdle that needs dealt with. So we need the coal companies to first stop destroying the land and then take some responsibility to clean up their mess as we move forward."
"The Our Water, Our Future event is making that link between environment, health, and building a healthy Appalachian future that can weather the storms of climate change. Of course we have a number of very specific policy asks for the EPA and the Obama administration to take some basic, LONG overdue steps to protect Appalachian water." Change happens whether we want it to or not, lets be a part of it and show them what we are made of!
Referenced from Huff Post Green.