THE ship Tonquin, belonging to John Jacob Astor, left Boston about the year 1811, with settlers, for the purpose of forming an establishment on the Columbia River. On their passage out, they touched at the Sandwich Islands to fill up their water casks, and procure a supply of provisions. Captain Thorne encountered considerable difficulties from the disposition which his ship's company evinced to leave the vessel at these islands, and was even obliged to get the settlers to keep watch over ...

What is balance?Why do we need it?How do you achieve it?Medicine for the madness is a collection of stories to inspire: Balance; Healing; Adventure; Spirituality; Pathways. Shared from friends and global travels, these pages take the viewer on a journey toward realising dreams. Highlighting surf, snow, skate, and bike riding in the light of self-discovery. As well as collective sustainability to reach our greatest potential. A painstakingly crafted rendition of know...

Embracing Art and Photography, the visions in this storybook are a basis to our cultural spirit. From the harsh realities of a skier’s plight, to warm boarding adventures across Western Canada and inside the hip French corner of Switzerland - we are searching for something very special. Throw about the urban dream for community balance parks, some common respect, and a healthy serve of adrenaline, and you’ll discover a connection to the new world. The essence of nomadic existence and timel...

Meet the godfather of freestyle. Eric Hymans was Australian skiing’s original wild man. Who won two Australian mogul championships after starting Falls Creek’s iconic Team Red with a bunch of talented athletes. His story from skibum to number one to recluse is both humorous and shocking. Soaked in emotion.Team Red was instrumental to the explosion of freestyle skiing during the 1980s. Establishing the Summit Masters they planted the seeds of freedom. This tale is set during the bir...

A 160 page book of poetry and short stories relating mainly to snow life with some sk8, surf, bike and skydiving. Art and Photography express the visions of epic spirit. From the harsh realities of a skier's plight, to warm boarding adventures across Western Canada and inside the hip French corner of Switzerland - the contributors are searching for something very special. Throw about the urban dream for community balance parks, some common respect, and a healthy serve of adrenaline, and th...