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Showing posts with label getting outdoors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label getting outdoors. Show all posts
May 29, 2011
May 26, 2011
Comfy camping
The fiance and I are heading up north to do a little camping this weekend in honor of Memorial Day. I love, love, love the outdoors. But just because you're out in Mother Nature doesn't mean you have to completely rough it. These essential surviving-the-wild goodies will definitely be making the trip.
January 30, 2011
Exploring Arizona: North Mountain Preserve
One of the cool things about living in Phoenix is that the city is located in the middle of a bunch of mountains. The fiance and I took advantage of the 70-degree weather yesterday and explored some of the trails on the North Mountain. A year later, I am still in awe of the beauty located only 20 minutes away from the townhouse.
December 8, 2010
127 hours and beyond
The fiance and I saw "127 Hours" a few weeks ago, and the movie's stunning visual aesthetic has stayed with me.
Danny Boyle, who continues to be one of the best directors out there, uses captivating reflection and dream sequences to deliver James Franco's first-person interpretation of the true story of Aron Ralston, the outdoors enthusiast who became trapped by a boulder in Utah for more than five days in 2003.
According to Boyle's Q&A session at the Chicago International Film Festival, the crew shot for a week in Blue John Canyon (where the real event happened). Since it was difficult to get to, Boyle and Co. helicoptered equipment in and camped there for six nights.
Danny Boyle, who continues to be one of the best directors out there, uses captivating reflection and dream sequences to deliver James Franco's first-person interpretation of the true story of Aron Ralston, the outdoors enthusiast who became trapped by a boulder in Utah for more than five days in 2003.
According to Boyle's Q&A session at the Chicago International Film Festival, the crew shot for a week in Blue John Canyon (where the real event happened). Since it was difficult to get to, Boyle and Co. helicoptered equipment in and camped there for six nights.
Some have balked at the idea of watching a movie that shows a man amputating his own arm to escape a rocky prison. But, seriously, the five-minute scene is worth experiencing the rest of a visually-impressive film.
Even the official movie posters and wallpaper are pretty. Loving the simple, yet powerful font used in the campaign. Check out the Web site for even more visual goodness.
Even the official movie posters and wallpaper are pretty. Loving the simple, yet powerful font used in the campaign. Check out the Web site for even more visual goodness.
June 11, 2010
Five for Friday
There's no rest for the weary in this household. Instead of taking it easy this weekend, we're dusting off the tent for a trip to Sedona with some of my cousins who are visiting the AZ from the homeland. We've wanted to check out Sedona since we moved to Phoenix, so I'm pretty stoked.
5. Relish the opportunity to get out in nature. I've had a case of cabin fever this week, and long to go on a camping trip. Maybe it's because we were surrounded by such amazing beauty in Alaska two weeks ago?! Or the fact I'm missing the California wilderness?!
What are your Five for Friday?
So it's no surprise my Five for Friday revolve around the outdoors.
1. Enjoy the "cooler weather" up north. You'd be surprised what a difference 77 degrees is when you've been roasting in 100-plus temps.
2. Hike, swim, tube or raft. Perhaps in Red Rock Country, Slide Rock State Park, or the Verde River?
3. Snap some quality scenery shots. Totally inspired by this:
4. Reconnect with family. It'll be nice to see some familiar faces here in Arizona.
What are your Five for Friday?
