Rich Manley

In martial arts I learned that all things were Kung Fu, meaning hard work, and relatively speaking all life was Kung Fu. I believe one of the key components of being alive is to consistently be reminded of that, and to embrace the struggle and necessary failures in any endeavor. Everything is re...

The burning fumes of the days light coming to an end, reflected in stillness upon the salty and glasslike waters of Mono Lake. This saline soda lake in mono county California was formed 760,000 years ago near the geologically active volcanic Inyo craters. The shoreline here, during winter activit...

Cartwheels, flips and rolls. Another day on the White Salmon River, a jungle-like playground of lush foliage, rocky canyons, and prestine blue glacier water. The serene natural wonders that surround the water fuel the mighty river and her playful energy, making it a haven for both finding zen, wh...

King Street in Charleston, South Carolina is one of those bustling bar crawling meccas where you never quite know what you are going to get. The south, particularly Charleston, takes great pride in their food, bars and alcohol, and as you might guess - night life . It seems as if the whole day is...

Peering upwards, while on a precarious perch never felt as uncomfortable as it did today, while battling the scalding summer heat of Joshua Tree. I felt an overwhelming warmth wafting off that monzogranite like a microwave slow cooking a frozen dinner. Only, that dinner was my exposed legs and ar...

Theres something reassuring about knowing theres going to be enough storage space for all the extra gear and supplies I take on my projects and adventures. @safariCondo has me covered in that department. The F2114 not only feels great inside, but also has storage compartments outside for my climb...

Being on the road and beyond the pavement, venturing into mountainous backcountry, dirt and gravel access roads, sandy desert trails, and forested paths, I find myself constantly faced with what is the best home base for the task at hand - different objectives call for different gear and differen...

The Blind Tiger isnt just a an iconic Charlestown Pub offering delicious food and even more delectable spirits, it was, during prohibition, the term used to describe a speakeasy. Sitting down with Clayton Dukes, general manager of the pub, was like taking a trip through time as he discussed trap ...

For most of my life, starting at ten years old, Ive been a student of the traditional shaolin arts. In fact, most of my inspiration to travel and explore culture stems from my time with a traditional Shaolin monk - Shifu Yan Shang. He took me under his wing while I was spending time in Flushing, ...

I like to call these crack crevasses, which are found quite frequently when climbing in Joshua tree, the ultimate foot wedgers! Here, after cleaning a trad anchor, the preferred method for many a J tree climb is a walk off down the backside of the route. After a successful climb, and avoiding sai...

Boils and frothing surf churn the valleys that culminate into a slithering watery serpent. Paddle season is just beggining on the Kern River. The waters rise as the temperatures bring fresh mountain runoff, feeding the upper river and fueling what looks to be one promising paddle season @levels...

On the road and meandering through canyons, the river was calling. The high mountain snow was melting, feeding the lands below and creating a whitewater haven where kayakers and river play enthusiasts would flock while the seasons changed. Here, on the banks of the Kern River, I found the ideal c...