the bifrost · resources https://simondamb.org/resources places, businesses, gear, and supplements simon recommends. en Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:14:00 GMT 60 https://simondamb.org/og/default.png the bifrost · resources https://simondamb.org/resources New Camera: Sony a7C II (ILCE-7CM2) https://simondamb.org/resources/new-camera-sony-a7c-ii-ilce-7cm2 https://simondamb.org/resources/new-camera-sony-a7c-ii-ilce-7cm2 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY After years of amateur photography it was finally time to make the switch to a full frame body, and it's glorius.

]]> Search and Rescue: North Shore https://simondamb.org/resources/search-and-rescue-north-shore https://simondamb.org/resources/search-and-rescue-north-shore Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource OUTSIDE hiking vancouver Knowledge Network docu-series following the volunteer members of North Shore Rescue as they pull hikers, bikers, and snowshoers out of the mountains right above Vancouver. A Knowledge Network original (2021, dir. Grant Baldwin) following North Shore Rescue... the volunteer team responding to calls in the mountains, canyons, and forests of North and West Van. 5 episodes, ~56 min each, free to stream. Cliff rescues, avalanche calls, long-line helicopter extractions, and the real humans balancing volunteering with the rest of their lives.

]]> Rad Runner Plus https://simondamb.org/resources/rad-runner-plus https://simondamb.org/resources/rad-runner-plus Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource OUTSIDE Supplements for Functional Fitness https://simondamb.org/resources/supplements-for-functional-fitness https://simondamb.org/resources/supplements-for-functional-fitness Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource NUTRITION Supplements functionalfitness Health Protein Recommends the supplements i actually use (bioedge greens daily, whey often). classic bodybuilder stack minus the hemodilators. RAINCITY at checkout = 10% off. I love Bioedge because they bring back some of the classic bodybuilding supplements I used to love - like a good pre-workout - but without all the hemodilators (pump) which actually interferes with a more functional style of training.

These days Rebecca and I use the greens product daily, and the whey protein pretty regularly in our shakes etc.

I also love their hydration drinks, and I used to love the pre-workouts but that's just not my thing anymore - though I still recommend if you're somone that needs/wants that pre-workout boost! The hydration amino are essentially the same as the pre-workout just without the caffeine / stimulants :)

TRANSPARENCY

  • Though the products are totally safe and can work for some, I personally do not recommend my clients towards any type of supplement testosterone booster, or fat burner.

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]]> Creatine Monohydrate - Best Price Anywhere https://simondamb.org/resources/creatine-monohydrate-best-price-anywhere https://simondamb.org/resources/creatine-monohydrate-best-price-anywhere Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource NUTRITION Supplements Creatine Diet ADHD all you need is pure creatine. no fancy brands. costco beats every supplement store, even on sale. The beauty of Creatine monohydrate is as long as it's pure, it's good enough! No need for fancy brands. The cheapest option I've ever found - Costco! When not on sale it's the same price as most places go on sale for, when on sale it's the cheapest Creatine / gram you can find.

]]> Raincity Recommends - Local & Small Businesses https://simondamb.org/resources/raincity-recommends-local-small-businesses https://simondamb.org/resources/raincity-recommends-local-small-businesses Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS localbusiness Recommends the running list of local + small businesses our team, members, and community keep recommending. Check-out the full list of Raincity Recommends - these are local and small businesses that our team recommends, as well as ones owned or recommended by our members and community.

]]> Insaltd - Best electrolyte & hydration mix you can get! https://simondamb.org/resources/insaltd-best-electrolyte-hydration-mix-you-can-get https://simondamb.org/resources/insaltd-best-electrolyte-hydration-mix-you-can-get Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource NUTRITION localbusiness Recommends Salt the only hydration mix with enough actual sodium to matter. less salty than LMNT, no fake sweeteners. local. Product name: Insaltd
Purpose: Hydration

notes: my favorite hydration brand and one of the only ones in the world that actually has enough sodium to make a difference! Less salty taste than LMNT and no artifical sweeteners.

]]> Insta360 X5 https://simondamb.org/resources/insta360-x5 https://simondamb.org/resources/insta360-x5 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY Daily Breakfast Protein - my goto https://simondamb.org/resources/daily-breakfast-protein-my-goto https://simondamb.org/resources/daily-breakfast-protein-my-goto Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource NUTRITION Protein Diet Health whey + high-protein yogurt = 30+ grams of protein before you've even sat down. simple breakfast stack. Some of my favorite breakfast protein options!
Both utilizing Whey protein, mix with some high protein yogurt to easily start your day with 30+ grams of protein!

]]> Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-tsukiji-fish-market https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-tsukiji-fish-market Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan attraction go EARLY. it gets wild later. food stalls and street snacks pack in fast. Tsukiji Outer Market;
Location: Tokyo;
Hours: Early morning to early afternoon;
Address: Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan;

Notes: Go early. Extremely busy later in the day. Many food stalls and street snacks.

]]> Osaka: Universal Studios Japan https://simondamb.org/resources/osaka-universal-studios-japan https://simondamb.org/resources/osaka-universal-studios-japan Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan attraction amazeballs. nintendo world is the standout, prioritize it. Universal Studios Japan (Nintendo World);
Location: Osaka;
Hours: Varies by day and season;
Address: Konohana Ward, Osaka, Japan;

Notes: Amazeballs experience. Nintendo World is a standout highlight and worth prioritizing.

]]> Tokyo: DisneySea https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-disneysea https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-disneysea Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan disney attraction the best disney park in the world. unique theming, incredible design, and the food is actually good. Tokyo DisneySea;
Location: Tokyo;
Hours: Varies by day and season;
Address: Tokyo Disney Resort area, Urayasu, Chiba;

Notes: Best Disney park. Unique theming, incredible design, and standout food and rides.

]]> Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine https://simondamb.org/resources/kyoto-fushimi-inari-shrine https://simondamb.org/resources/kyoto-fushimi-inari-shrine Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan attraction the iconic torii gate hike. there before 9am or you're queueing. bring bug spray. Fushimi Inari Taisha;
Location: Kyoto;
Hours: Always open;
Address: Fushimi Ward, Kyoto,

Japan; Notes: Iconic torii gate hike. Get there early as it gets busy after 9am. Bug spray recommended.

]]> Tokyo: CAPPINESS Capybara Cafe https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-cappiness-capybara-cafe https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-cappiness-capybara-cafe Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan animals three capybaras, calm vibes, reservation required. shinjuku side, near takadanobaba. CAPPINESS Capybara Cafe;
Location: Tokyo; Hours: 9am–7pm, closed Tuesday;
Address: Japan, 〒169-0075 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Takadanobaba, 4 Chome-40-12;

Notes: Capybara cafe with three capybaras. Reservation required. Calm, relaxed animal experience.

]]> Japan: Mocha Cat Cafe https://simondamb.org/resources/japan-mocha-cat-cafe https://simondamb.org/resources/japan-mocha-cat-cafe Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan animals cat cafe chain that's actually clean and well-run. multiple locations, easy stop with kids or jet-lagged guests. Mocha Cat Cafe;
Location: Kyoto, Tokyo (multiple locations);
Hours: Varies by location;
Address: Multiple locations;

Notes: Popular cat cafe chain. Clean, well-run, and tourist friendly.

]]> Osaka: Dotonbori https://simondamb.org/resources/osaka-dotonbori https://simondamb.org/resources/osaka-dotonbori Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan attraction osaka's neon-soaked food and nightlife district. best at night. street food, lights, energy. Dotonbori District;
Location: Osaka;
Hours: Best experienced at night;
Address: Dotonbori area, Osaka;

Notes: Major food and nightlife district. Neon lights, street food, and high energy atmosphere.

]]> Tokyo: Disneyland https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-disneyland https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-disneyland Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan disney attraction second-best disney park overall. polished classic, but DisneySea wins. Tokyo Disneyland;
Location: Tokyo;
Hours: Varies by day and season;
Address: Tokyo Disney Resort area, Urayasu, Chiba;

Notes: Second best Disney park overall. Classic Disney experience, very polished, but outshined by DisneySea.

]]> Japan: mipig cafe https://simondamb.org/resources/japan-mipig-cafe https://simondamb.org/resources/japan-mipig-cafe Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan animals micro pig cafe. cute, tourist-friendly, multiple locations across kyoto, tokyo, and osaka. mipig cafe;
Location: Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka (multiple locations);
Hours: Varies by location;
Address: Multiple locations;

Notes: Micro pig cafe experience. Cute, tourist-friendly animal cafe option.

]]> Kyoto: Pontocho https://simondamb.org/resources/kyoto-pontocho https://simondamb.org/resources/kyoto-pontocho Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan attraction narrow riverside alley with restaurants and nightlife. best after dark. Pontocho Alley;
Location: Kyoto;
Hours: Evening focused;
Address: Pontocho Alley, Kyoto;

Notes: Narrow riverside alley with restaurants and nightlife. Best experienced at night.

]]> Kyoto: Nishiki Market https://simondamb.org/resources/kyoto-nishiki-market https://simondamb.org/resources/kyoto-nishiki-market Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan attraction kyoto's central food market street. best around late morning before peak crowds. Nishiki Market;
Location: Kyoto;
Hours: Roughly 10am–6pm, some stalls closed midweek;
Address: Central Kyoto;

Notes: Food market street. Best around late morning before peak crowds.

]]> Nara: Nara Park https://simondamb.org/resources/nara-nara-park https://simondamb.org/resources/nara-nara-park Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan attraction 11/10. 30 minutes from osaka, 45 from kyoto. bowing deer, mochi pounding, watch out for the aggressive ones. Nara Park;
Location: Nara;
Hours: Always open;
Address: Nara, Japan;

Notes: 11/10 experience. About 30 minutes from Osaka or 45 minutes from Kyoto by train. Beware of aggressive deer. Highlights include bowing deer and mochi pounding.

]]> Tokyo: Kappabashi Street https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-kappabashi-street https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-kappabashi-street Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan attraction tokyo's kitchen town. kitchenware, restaurant supply, knives. fun even if you're not buying. Kappabashi Street (Kitchen Town);
Location: Tokyo;
Hours: Roughly 10am–5pm;
Address: 3 Chome-18-2 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0036, Japan;

Notes: Famous street for kitchenware and restaurant supply shops. Fun browsing even if not buying.

]]> Tokyo: Akihabara https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-akihabara https://simondamb.org/resources/tokyo-akihabara Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan technology tokyo's electronics and otaku district. dropped rwu at mocha cat while we hit the shops. Akihabara;
Location: Tokyo;
Hours: Day to late evening depending on shop;
Address: Akihabara area, Tokyo, Japan;

Notes: Electronics and otaku district. Simon dropped off Rwu at Mocha Cat Cafe while exploring electronic stores.

]]> Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove https://simondamb.org/resources/kyoto-arashiyama-bamboo-grove https://simondamb.org/resources/kyoto-arashiyama-bamboo-grove Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan attraction the iconic bamboo path. about a 45-minute walk. arrive VERY early or fight crowds the whole way. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove;
Location: Kyoto;
Hours: Always open;
Address: Arashiyama area, Kyoto, Japan;

Notes: Scenic bamboo path. About a 45-minute walk through the area. Arrive very early to avoid crowds.

]]> Osaka: Harry Wood Namba (hedgehog cafe) https://simondamb.org/resources/osaka-harry-wood-namba-hedgehog-cafe https://simondamb.org/resources/osaka-harry-wood-namba-hedgehog-cafe Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource RECOMMENDS japan animals hedgehog cafe in namba. very spiky. interesting but brief. keep it under an hour. Harry Wood Namba;
Location: Osaka;
Hours: 11am–8pm;
Address: Namba area, Osaka, Japan;

Notes: Hedgehog cafe. Very spiky experience. Interesting but brief visit.

]]> Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) https://simondamb.org/resources/tamron-35-150mm-f-2-2-8-di-iii-vxd-a058 https://simondamb.org/resources/tamron-35-150mm-f-2-2-8-di-iii-vxd-a058 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY Full-frame E-mount zoom, f/2 at the wide end tapering to f/2.8 at 150mm. Covers wide through short telephoto in one lens. Big and heavy compared to the rest of the kit.

]]> Sony E 15mm F1.4 G (SEL15F14G) https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-e-15mm-f1-4-g-sel15f14g https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-e-15mm-f1-4-g-sel15f14g Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY APS-C wide-angle prime, 22.5mm full-frame equivalent. Fast f/1.4 aperture, 55mm filter thread, compact. Aperture ring can be de-clicked for video.

]]> Sony a6400 (ILCE-6400) https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-a6400-ilce-6400 https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-a6400-ilce-6400 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY My second camera in the Sony crop sensor family, after 6 months with an A6000 I jumped up to the A6400.

]]> Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary https://simondamb.org/resources/sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary https://simondamb.org/resources/sigma-30mm-f1-4-dc-dn-contemporary Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY APS-C standard prime, 45mm full-frame equivalent. Fast f/1.4 aperture, 52mm filter thread, around 265g. Compact low-light prime for the a6400.

]]> Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G (SEL1655G) https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-e-16-55mm-f2-8-g-sel1655g https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-e-16-55mm-f2-8-g-sel1655g Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY APS-C constant f/2.8 standard zoom (roughly 24-82mm full-frame equivalent). Pairs with the a6400. Serial 1813028.

]]> Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G (SEL2450G) https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-fe-24-50mm-f2-8-g-sel2450g https://simondamb.org/resources/sony-fe-24-50mm-f2-8-g-sel2450g Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Simon Damborg resource PHOTOGRAPHY Full-frame constant f/2.8 standard zoom with a manual aperture ring. Compact walkaround lens, lives on the a7C II.

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