Monthly Archives: July 2012

From Gold to Green: The London Olympics & Sustainability

Posted on July 31, 2012 by goalzero

While we love the heat of Olympic competition, the incredible athletes and nonstop sports, we are definitely loving the behind the scenes efforts to preserve the environment. With around 4 billion people tuning in from more than 200 countries, the chance to encourage change is as big as it gets. Back in the day, London made a radical proposal in order to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The city became the host with the promise to have the first truly sustainable games. And to that we say “Nice!” The whole sustainable theme is centered on the campaign ‘Towards a … Continue reading →

Outdoor Sports for the Insane

Posted on July 25, 2012 by goalzero

Thrill seekers have one thing in common, going extraordinary lengths to get a natural high. For adrenaline junkies, it’s about curiosity, pushing the limits and erasing boundaries. And we love it all. We’ve rounded up some of the sickest and most extreme outdoor activities in existence. These sports are the pinnacle of living life untethered, and you know we are big fans of freedom. Volcano boarding Snowboarding and wakeboarding have their place in extreme sports, but volcano boarding in Nicaragua one-ups both of them. Volcano boarding requires a jump suit, knee pads, a helmet and insanity. After you climb to … Continue reading →

Executive Post: 50,000 Miles in 50 Days

Posted on July 23, 2012 by goalzero

This blog post was written by Bart Miller, vice president of sales at Goal Zero. Why are you all huddled around any tiny available power outlet at the airport? It is the middle of summer and you are on vacation with your family at some cool spot where you love to get away from everyday life. Tablet. Check. iPod. Check. Head phones. Check. Phone. Check. Portable game system. Check. All of these gadgets make traveling awesome. But to have a truly great travel experience, you have to liberate yourself from the power plug and take portable power with you! I … Continue reading →