www.MISIONWORKSHOP.com launches

Mission Workshop has recently launched their website and online store. These waterproof cargo backpacks are awesome... stylish and can carry just about everything. It was super-fun shooting images with them in San Francisco's SoMa district... dodging cars in traffic, trying not to fall over on the fixie, and hanging out with a cool group of creative people who make up the brand.

www.fiftyseven-thirtythree.com images

Here is a selection of finished images from James Daweson for Fiftyseven-Thirtythree. www.fiftyseven-thirtythree.com

Winter is on its way...

...well... at least in Tahoe.

Fiftyseven-thirtythree Photo Shoot

James and Lorna

Since transitioning to California, I haven't done much modeling, but things worked out with Oakland-based Fiftyseven-thirtythree and i got behind the lens of James Dawson. It was super low-key and fun... Loretta was a great hostess/stylist/art director/cat-chaser/coffee maker/steamer and whatever else had to be done. I got to hang out with Lorna and Livia, who were both great, too. Here are some "behind the scenes" photos from fiftyseven-thirtythree's blog (www.fiftyseventhirtythree.wordpress.com).

Loretta Livia taking a break Me and Sid the Cat

MISSION WORKSHOP launch

Another InterBIKE post... some SF area friends launched a new pack label, MISSION WORKSHOP. These guys are no strangers to packs and bag design, and their launch was embraced by all. The unique feature of these packs is their ability to expand and compress with whatever you're carrying. A cool solution to being out in the city all day (and night). Their packs will be available for sale in the next couple of months. Check em out at www.missionworkshop.com

5.10 at InterBIKE 2009, Las Vegas

This was my first time at InterBIKE in Las Vegas, and it was great to experience a different industry (non-climbing). There were a lot of similarities, but the most common thread for me is 5.10. The cross over from climbing to biking makes a lot of sense, as athletes in both participants need to rely on friction footwear. I've been wearing 5.10 climbing footwear for years, but recently have been biking a lot, and appreciate the STEALTH rubber on my Freerider's (check out the new Blue Zebra colorway, sick!). There was a lot of buzz around the booth, so it looks like 5.10 is carrying some awesome momentum. The other shoe that caught my eye is the Line King in yellow... now I'll wait patiently for my pair.

The North Face x Bigfoot

In a collaborative effort, The North Face and artist Bigfoot have come together for some limited edition products. Bigfoot has redesigned some staple TNF products, waterproof shell, tee, backpack, and duffel bag. It seems like this is only available in Asia... but the rumor-mill is grinding out some whispers of limited availability in NYC (of course). Stay tuned.

"In this exclusive Bigfoot X The North Face collection the key elements are the classic silhouettes from The North Face,such as the Balaclava Hoodie and Venture shell jacket,combined with some of my most iconic symbols and illustrations,to produce a message of the power of nature.The concept behind the design of this collection is to produce articles to make the wearer feel like they have entered an enchanted forest sanctuary,where they can become a Bigfoot and hold the power of the green lightning.The connection between Bigfoot and The North Face is the exploration of nature.The Bigfoots are masters of the forest,and in order for humans to explore at least a small percent of the forest,the right clothing and gear is needed to endure the elements and bring people closer to nature.I see this collaboration as a great match up between me and The North Face.I am excited for the people to have pieces from this collection to cherish,that will last a long time,and to help them experience nature." - Bigfoot (www.bigfootone.com)