https://thebifrost.pages.dev/ simon damborg's bifrost: essays, training, adventures, recipes, recommendations. en https://thebifrost.pages.dev/eats/elem https://thebifrost.pages.dev/eats/elem Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT eats Excerpt here https://thebifrost.pages.dev/adventures/whistler-slackcountry https://thebifrost.pages.dev/adventures/whistler-slackcountry Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT adventure using up the passes at whistler. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/impact-magazine-full-body-workout https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/impact-magazine-full-body-workout Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT blog the workout you DO beats the perfect one you skip. four moves, one dumbbell, every muscle group covered (built for impact magazine). https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/community-code-of-conduct https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/community-code-of-conduct Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT blog the rules we live by at raincity, version 3.2. inclusive by default, accountability over intent, kindness as the floor. open-source so anyone can borrow. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/youth-training-presentation https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/youth-training-presentation Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT blog a talk to langara's EA program on training kids. forget specific exercises, train movement patterns. the best workout is the one your athlete will actually do. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/japan-must-dos https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/japan-must-dos Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT blog a curated guide to affordable, locally-loved spots in japan. mobile-friendly, filterable, free (no paywall, no gatekeeping). https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/supplements-for-functional-fitness https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/supplements-for-functional-fitness Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT resource the supplements i actually use (bioedge greens daily, whey often). classic bodybuilder stack minus the hemodilators. RAINCITY at checkout = 10% off. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/creatine-monohydrate-best-price-anywhere https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/creatine-monohydrate-best-price-anywhere Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT resource all you need is pure creatine. no fancy brands. costco beats every supplement store, even on sale. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/the-budapest-zoo https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/the-budapest-zoo Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT blog photos from a december visit to the budapest zoo. animals, architecture, light. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/raincity-subfloor https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/raincity-subfloor Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT blog fifteen years of trying to solve gym vibration (NOT noise). turns out prep beats complexity. level the concrete, glue your underlay strips, screw it all down. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/raincity-recommends-local-small-businesses https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/raincity-recommends-local-small-businesses Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT resource the running list of local + small businesses our team, members, and community keep recommending. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/insaltd-best-electrolyte-hydration-mix-you-can-get https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/insaltd-best-electrolyte-hydration-mix-you-can-get Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT resource the only hydration mix with enough actual sodium to matter. less salty than LMNT, no fake sweeteners. local. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/the-2025-cf3-season-wrap-up https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/the-2025-cf3-season-wrap-up Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT blog the cf3 president on what went wrong in 2025 and what's next. clearer roles, better funding alignment, standardized event sanctioning. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/my-go-to-breakfast-protein https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/my-go-to-breakfast-protein Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT blog 50g of protein in one breakfast, no cooking required. high-protein oats plus a siggi's. eat it twice a day if you want. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/free-workout-ski-strength-at-home https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/free-workout-ski-strength-at-home Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT blog free ski strength program for home, minimal kit. three supersets for glutes, hammies, quads, calves. run it 2-4x a week, add load as you go. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/jonahs-journey-with-raincity-athletics https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/jonahs-journey-with-raincity-athletics Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT blog jonah came in after a brain tumour and rebuilt motor control with a barbell. he passed in july 2025. his resilience is the thing we keep. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/free-program-back-to-basics-strength https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/free-program-back-to-basics-strength Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT blog a free strength program for anyone with basic barbell experience who wants to get back into structured training. fundamentals first, on the raincity programming app. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/thorwu-does-japan-2025 https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/thorwu-does-japan-2025 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT blog two weeks across tokyo, kyoto, osaka, hakone. theme parks, animal cafes, every meal pre-planned. food guide coming. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/daily-breakfast-protein-my-goto https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/daily-breakfast-protein-my-goto Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource whey + high-protein yogurt = 30+ grams of protein before you've even sat down. simple breakfast stack. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/adventures/overnight-on-seymour https://thebifrost.pages.dev/adventures/overnight-on-seymour Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT adventure up late, back early. just getting outside and above the city for a night. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/why-you-probably-need-to-eat-more-salt https://thebifrost.pages.dev/blog/why-you-probably-need-to-eat-more-salt Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT blog if you train hard you probably need MORE salt, not less. 300-600mg of sodium per hour during long sessions, and don't take this advice if you have hypertension. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-tsukiji-fish-market https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-tsukiji-fish-market Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource go EARLY. it gets wild later. food stalls and street snacks pack in fast. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/osaka-universal-studios-japan https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/osaka-universal-studios-japan Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource amazeballs. nintendo world is the standout, prioritize it. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-disneysea https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-disneysea Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource the best disney park in the world. unique theming, incredible design, and the food is actually good. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/kyoto-fushimi-inari-shrine https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/kyoto-fushimi-inari-shrine Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource the iconic torii gate hike. there before 9am or you're queueing. bring bug spray. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-cappiness-capybara-cafe https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-cappiness-capybara-cafe Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource three capybaras, calm vibes, reservation required. shinjuku side, near takadanobaba. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/japan-mocha-cat-cafe https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/japan-mocha-cat-cafe Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource cat cafe chain that's actually clean and well-run. multiple locations, easy stop with kids or jet-lagged guests. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/osaka-dotonbori https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/osaka-dotonbori Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource osaka's neon-soaked food and nightlife district. best at night. street food, lights, energy. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-disneyland https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-disneyland Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource second-best disney park overall. polished classic, but DisneySea wins. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/japan-mipig-cafe https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/japan-mipig-cafe Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource micro pig cafe. cute, tourist-friendly, multiple locations across kyoto, tokyo, and osaka. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/kyoto-pontocho https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/kyoto-pontocho Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource narrow riverside alley with restaurants and nightlife. best after dark. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/kyoto-nishiki-market https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/kyoto-nishiki-market Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource kyoto's central food market street. best around late morning before peak crowds. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/nara-nara-park https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/nara-nara-park Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource 11/10. 30 minutes from osaka, 45 from kyoto. bowing deer, mochi pounding, watch out for the aggressive ones. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-kappabashi-street https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-kappabashi-street Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource tokyo's kitchen town. kitchenware, restaurant supply, knives. fun even if you're not buying. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-akihabara https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/tokyo-akihabara Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource tokyo's electronics and otaku district. dropped rwu at mocha cat while we hit the shops. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/kyoto-arashiyama-bamboo-grove https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/kyoto-arashiyama-bamboo-grove Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource the iconic bamboo path. about a 45-minute walk. arrive VERY early or fight crowds the whole way. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/osaka-harry-wood-namba-hedgehog-cafe https://thebifrost.pages.dev/resources/osaka-harry-wood-namba-hedgehog-cafe Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT resource hedgehog cafe in namba. very spiky. interesting but brief. keep it under an hour. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/eats/tokyo-godaime-hanayama-udon https://thebifrost.pages.dev/eats/tokyo-godaime-hanayama-udon Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT eats award-winning flat udon. lines form early, noodles can sell out, get a number first thing in the day. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/eats/osaka-patisserie-grenier https://thebifrost.pages.dev/eats/osaka-patisserie-grenier Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT eats puff pastry and french-style baked goods. solid dessert stop, two osaka locations. https://thebifrost.pages.dev/eats/kyoto-hikiniku-to-come https://thebifrost.pages.dev/eats/kyoto-hikiniku-to-come Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT eats best meal of the trip. charcoal-grilled hamburger steaks cooked in stages. reservations open 7 days ahead at 9am, book or expect a long line.