Steve Hill's Gritty Soul Blog

LED Snowboarding

Steve — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:07:50 +0000

Sometimes you’ll see a video that is just too amazing not to share. I’m certainly guilty of passing along my fair share of interesting clips through this site. Since I’ve been on a bit of a video sharing kick recently, [...]

The Most Ridiculous Rope Swing, Ever

Steve — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:53:44 +0000

In the world of adventure sports, there are basically two people: those that like adventure sports and those that love them. The people who like them still live relatively quiet lives and take in an occasional ski trip or backpacking [...]

The Super Bowl Comes To Indy

Steve — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:17:18 +0000

I’ve lived in Indianapolis for over 20 years (aside from a 4 year hiatus away) and I’ve never seen the city as electric as it is this week. As many of you reading this may know Indianapolis is the home [...]

The Lakai Team Wins King of the Road

Steve — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:30:52 +0000

I remember back in 2003 when Thrasher Magazine held their very first King of the Road contest and introduced the entire skateboarding community to a new kind of competition where hi-jinx, not qualifying heats, was the norm. This year’s competition was [...]

My Snowboarding Story

Steve — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:51:54 +0000

Growing up in the Midwest has its positives and negatives if you’re into adventure sports. One huge positive is that the cost of living here is super cheap so you can afford to travel to other parts of the country. [...]

Underwater Ice “Fishing” in Finland

Steve — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:10:20 +0000

When you have a winter that lasts for 6 months, sometimes you have to get a little creative to keep yourself busy. That’s exactly what the makers of “Fishing Under Ice” did in what I’m calling the next video to [...]

Elevation Outdoors Magazine’s P.T.O. Giveaway

Steve — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:25:18 +0000

Elevation Outdoor’s Magazine is running an awesome giveaway contest over at their site. They’re giving away a pair of Smartwool ski socks, a backpack from Green Guru, a shovel from Black Diamond, and a spring season pass for Eldora Mountain [...]

Checking Out Left Lane Sports

Steve — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:00:03 +0000

Regardless of what your favorite outdoor activity is, all adventure enthusiasts can agree that having high-quality gear is critical to fun, safety, comfort. More often than not however, good gear often gets pretty expensive. When I heard of a [...]

Happy New Year

Steve — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:22:42 +0000

First off, I’d like to say thanks to everyone who’s read my blog over the years. I’ve been truly blessed in many of the interactions, conversations, and relationships that have sprung forth as a result of keeping this site going. [...]

My Running Story

Steve — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:25:21 +0000

If you told me 3 years ago that I would run an average of 15 miles a week and have a half marathon under my belt, I would have thought you were crazy. Up until recently I had no interest [...]