"Whoa my nipples!" (Jake Alewel)
Curious nipple-stabilized video of fellow skiing shirtless
Using paragliding motors to go up a ski hill
Ski lifts are shut down in the pandemic, so a bunch of skiers in France found an interesting route-around—they used paragliding motors to propel themselves up the hills. Looks very fun, though you wouldn't want to collide with the person in front of you. (via Designboom) READ THE REST
Ski resort uses helicopter to bring in more snow
Over the weekend, the Luchon-Superbagnères ski resort in the French Pyrenees used a helicopter to bring in fresh snow to the slopes from higher elevations. The chopper dumped 50 tonnes of snow on the beginner and ski school slopes. From The Guardian: Hervé Pounau, the director of the local department council, said the cost of… READ THE REST
Skier did a backflip over Tahoe highway
Watch as pro skier Josh Daiek of South Lake Tahoe backflips over a Highway 50 road gap! SF Chronicle: Daiek, known for his fearlessness in the mountains, launched himself from the edge of a 90-foot cliff above the roadway near Echo Summit, threw a backflip while clearing westbound semitrucks on the pavement below, then landed… READ THE REST
Nothing says summer like this Raclette tabletop grill
From picking out the right decor to making sure your home is spotless, hosting your friends and family over can get pretty stressful. But if you really want to make an impression on your party guests, the key is providing them with an experience they can remember — and that isn't going to happen with run-of-the-mill… READ THE REST
This minimalist light packs a maximalist punch
A beautiful light can really tie together a room or even a car for that matter. And while there are some really not-so-subtle ones that can drum up conversation, you're much better off having a more subdued-looking light that lets its color do the speaking. Unfortunately, there's no shortage of tacky and attention-grabbing pieces of furniture out there,… READ THE REST
This affordable and stylish tabletop fire pit leaves zero mess
Whether it's winter or summer, there is something so inviting about a fire. It's a great way to create intimate lighting, adds to the coziness of an atmosphere, and enhances the aesthetics of any situation. We haven't even gotten to the s'mores benefits of fires yet! But the reality is that fires can be frustrating… READ THE REST
