Moustache March... So Sad to Say Goodbye!!

According to Wiki knowledge a moustache (American English: mustache) is facial hair grown on the upper lip. The term implies that the wearer grows only upper-lip hair while shaving the hair on their chins and cheeks. The oldest portrait depicting a shaved man with a moustache is of an ancient Iranian horseman from 300 B.C. In more modern times the moustache was worn by military men, and denoted rank, with those in the higher ranks allowed to have more elaborate and bushier moustaches.

Since the days of yesteryear there have been great strides to protect the moustache as not only a style of facial hair, but as works of art. Organizations such as AMI or American Mustache Institute are out there "Protecting the rights of, and fighting discrimination against, mustached Americans by promoting the growth, care, and culture of the mustache." Competitions such as the World Beard and Moustache Championships are held yearly and draw competitors and dedicated fans alike.

Here at NOLS we don't mind if you wear a moustache on your upper-lip or not, but if you wanted to, well that's alright by us. In the spirit of Moustache March, which surprisingly has a few very dedicated hits on google, a few people around HQ and the RM donned that furry upper-lip hair. Well March is dwindling away and in the spirit of great facial hair I felt the need to pay homage to those I met and was allowed to photograph here at the office. Thank you Moustache March, how I'll miss my sweet lip slug until next year when we do it all over once again!

McLovin!!!!!!!

One is my friend Brooks, the other is the infamous McLovin. I cannot tell the difference....

Best part is he didn't even know he looked like McLovin and his party outfit was just a coincidence!!

Intern Adventures Part 2

Well the weekend came and went and the interns here at NOLS were off having fun once again. Some flew off to visit friends in far places, some headed to Jackson, and a few even found some untracked powder lines up on Togwotee Pass. Since I was part of the powder crew I thought I would post some pictures in hope they would motivate people to go have some fun!

The skies were blue, the snow was soft, and smiles were wide. Late March in the mountains of western Wyoming never ceases to amaze! Just as it seemed spring had arrived here in Lander we were treated to a short lived but heavy snow storm. I quickly pulled out my skis I had reluctantly packed away and headed out with a few friends. We were treated to knee deep snow and fresh lines, and with the mountain almost to ourselves we were able to bask in the peace and quiet back country skiing affords.

Although some of us are ready for the warmer temps and long days of summer, winter is still alive and thriving in the mountains, so get out there and enjoy these beautiful spring days! Here are some more pics, enjoy!

Intern Adventures

The weather has been great here in Lander, and with the sunshine and warmer temps came the temptation to play a little hookie and head into the great outdoors. As the clock rang 4, off 7 of us interns went, headed for Sinks Canyon to play on the rocks. We found a few great routes, everyone climbed well, and laughter resonated off the limestone walls. Our pack was near complete with 7 out of the 8 NOLS Lander interns in attendance, and as the weather continues to warm more adventures will ensue. Here are a few of the pictures we took, enjoy and stay tuned for the next Intern Adventure!

Changes in Rontoland

Well big changes for me, I took an internship position with NOLS. For those of you that don't know about NOLS, it stands for National Outdoor Leadership School. NOLS is a multinational nonprofit company that gets people out into the wilderness to learn outdoor and leadership skills. NOLS operates courses in 18 different countries as well as throughout the US. I was lucky enough to get offered two separate internships with the company and I jumped at the opportunity to work with the school. So as of last week I packed up my car and headed northwest for Lander Wyoming, home of NOLS worldwide headquarters as well as NOLS Rocky Mountain. I will be working in both the Rocky Mountain Branch office as well as over at HQ for the next 8 or so months. So stay tuned for more fun posts and pictures from my new home away from home!

To check out more about NOLS just click on the link above or just click on the title to this post!

Life on the Coast

Well, we just got back from a great 4 days in San Diego, where life is easy. We drank wine, swam in the ocean, sailed around in the bay, kayaked into seal infested caves, and even found some time to relax. It was just a few days with great friends, great weather, and great times. Here are a few pics!

Also if you have not stopped by Ronto's Folly in the past, have a look at some of the older posts, this blog was started to chronicle my journey on a bike from the Canadian Border to the Mexican Border in the summer of 2008. So go back and check out the stories and pictures from the beginning, and thanks for stopping in at Ronto's Folly! Also although I have not posted much lately, I will continue to do so, so stop back again sometime, thanks.

Why Bike Shorts Are Black!

I know it has been a few months and I have doubts that there is anyone at all still following along, but if there is, here is a funny picture I found about the need for black Lycra when it comes to making bike shorts! Thanks for checking in, and I will be posting more soon, so come back!!

Also be sure to go back to the start of the blog and check out all the great posts from last years tour down the west coast to all the great inventions I found online. Thanks again, and come back next time you need your fill of my folly!!

New Belgium at DIA

Hate airport food? Tired of having to eat Panda Express or Steak Escape? Well if you are at Denver International you are in luck. Tucked away in the B concourse all the way at the end near the ridiculous gates of B 90 something is the New Belgium Hub, a little pub and grill with the typical NBB flare. So if you happen to be at DIA and have time to explore, seek out the hub and sit down and enjoy the delicious food and cold beer!!!

Amazing!!

Watch this video of Danny MacAskill who has taken trials riding to a new level!! This video is amazing, and even if you don't ride you may be inspired!! Have a look, click on the link below or just click on the title to this post!

Click here to be amazed!!

Last Day of Resort Skiing 2009

Here was one last epic day in the Colorado Rockies. Vail at its best, I think I'll let the pictures and movies talk about the waist deep late march snow. Enjoy!


(Desert Dog)

(Paul the Skier)

(Walter the Bearded Man also known as Brad the Big Teets)



(Vail Art... So classy that Raccoon is!)

"no backwood country cop..."

In Arkansas, a woman with a beer started a brawl at a wake. The 52 year old woman is now facing domestic battery charges from the ill fated cat fight. Sheriffs deputies quoted the woman saying "no backwood country cop was going to take her to jail." I just wonder what flavor the woman was drinking!

To see the full article just click on the title to this post!