The Radavist

“Canyon Country” is the twelfth and final layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a f6.3-9 200-800 mm lens in the Four Corners region. Photographed by John Watson.

“To the desert go prophets and hermits; through desert go pilgrims and exiles. Here the leaders of the great religions have sought the therapeutic and spiritual values of retreat, not to escape but to find reality.”
― Paul Shepard, Man in the Landscape a Historic View of the Esthetics of Nature

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“Southern Rockies” is the tenth layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a f2.8 70-200 mm lens in North New Mexico. Photographed by John Watson.

“Some say things move a bit differently, even slower, in the Southwest and that includes Autumn’s golden veil…”

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“California Summer” is the eighth layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a f2.8 70-200 mm lens in Nevada City, California. Photographed by John Watson.

“On the way back from MADE, John and Cari swung through Nevada City to do some Shop Visits and on one ride, the sunset did not disappoint!”

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“Camera Corner” is the eighth layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Nikkormat 35mm film camera, in Marin County, California. Photographed by Wende Cragg.

“Camera Corner is a feature-length documentary by The Radavist showcasing Wende Cragg’s influential documentation during the genesis of mountain biking. Find out more here. We’re commemorating its release with a special edition Radavist Calendar from one of Wende’s iconic photographs…”

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“Mojave Storm” is the sixth layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a Canon f2.8 70-200, in the Mojave Desert, CA. Photographed by John Watson.

“On a recent recon stop in the Mojave desert, John caught what has to be his best sunset photo ever from the desert after a storm blew through…”

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“South Mountain Sunset” is the fifth layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a Canon f2.8 24-70, in Phoenix, AZ. Photographed by John Watson.

“John and Josh got in one last photoshoot on South Mountain before the heat rolled into the Sonoran Desert and the greater Phoenix area.”

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“Ruta del Jefe” is the fourth layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a Canon f2.8 24-70, in Cuenca Los Ojos, Sonora, Mexico. Photographed by Josh Weinberg.

“Our Ruta del Jefe Reportage is on the way and it’s gonna be big!”

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“Palo Verde Oasis” is the third layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a Canon f2.8 24-70, in the Mojave Desert of CA. Photographed by John Watson.

“While Palo verde trees (Parkinsonia aculeata) don’t thrive in the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert, there are stragglers present thanks to migratory birds passing the seeds. On a recent trip out to Los Angeles, Cari and John came across this beautiful scene…”

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“Hawes” is the second layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a Canon f2.8 24-70, outside of Phoenix, AZ. Photographed by John Watson.

“The mighty Salt River snakes it way across the background landscape in this vista from atop a ridgeline in the Hawes trail system as Hailey Moore and Josh Weinberg chase each other through the Sonoran Desert.”

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“The Swell” is the first layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a Canon f2.8 70-200, in the San Rafael Swell, UT. Photographed by John Watson.

“A part of the Colorado Plateau, the San Rafael Swell is a breached geological feature, comprised of two segments: its inner part, known as the Sinbad Country, is underlain mainly by rocks of Permian and Triassic age; the outer part, called the Reef, is formed mainly of resistant sandstone of the Glen Canyon Group of Triassic and Jurassic age. This vignette features buttes and escarpments of the Reef.”

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“Sky Island” is the twelfth layout of the Radavist 2023 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a Canon f2.8 24-70, on Mount Lemmon, AZ. Photographed by Josh Weinberg.

“The sky islands of southern Arizona provide such unique terrain. During The Radavist’s editorial team week, Josh, Travis, Spencer, and John have been hustling to produce photos for our Reportage pieces. Here’s a sampling of what’s to come.”

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“Storm Riders” is the eleventh layout of the Radavist 2023 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a Canon f2.8 70-200, in Snowflake, AZ. Photographed by Josh Weinberg.

“The Southwestern monsoon always provides a stunning backdrop…”

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“Antioquia” is the tenth layout of the Radavist 2023 Calendar. It was shot with a Sony RX100 point and shoot camera in Antioquia, Colombia. Photographed by Josh Weinberg.

“Colombia might be renown for its intense road climbing and high-altitude terrain but there is plenty of dirt to be had as well…”

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“S24O” is the ninth layout of the Radavist 2023 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon 5DMIII and a Canon 24-70 f2.8 lens in 2014 just outside of Walnut Creek, CA. Photographed by John Watson.

“We are always cranking out content over here at The Radavist but sometimes it’s nice to reflect back on our past Reportage. This photo came from a photoset from a S24O outside of Walnut Creek, CA…”

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“Midnight Special” is the seventh layout of the Radavist 2023 Calendar. It was shot with a Sony A1 and a Tamron 28-200 lens in Westfjords, Iceland. Photographed by Josh Weinberg.

“Here’s another stunning shot from Josh’s Reportage at the Stage 4 (Midnight Special) of the Arna Westfjords Way Challenge around 2:00am as the Arctic Sun was rising…”

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“Westfjords” is the seventh layout of the Radavist 2023 Calendar. It was shot with a Sony A1 and a Tamron 28-200 lens in Westfjords, Iceland. Photographed by Josh Weinberg.

“Josh is documenting the Arna Westfjords Way Challenge and we can’t get enough of these big vistas!”

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“Monsoon” is the sixth layout of the Radavist 2023 Calendar. It was shot with a Sony A9ii and a Sony 24-70 lens in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photographed by John Watson.

“Monsoons came early this year, covering the skies with dramatic clouds…”

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“Front Range” is the fifth layout of the Radavist 2023 Calendar. It was shot with a Sony A9ii and a Sony 70-200 lens in Boulder, Colorado. Photographed by John Watson.

“The Rockies have seen their fair share of rain this winter and everything is lush and green. John and Hailey got out for an afternoon ride to soak it all in.”

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