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Alexander Graham Bell’s predictions about the impact of climate change
Most of us today will associate the name Alexander Graham Bell with the invention of the telephone in 1876. However, Bell was much more than…
Toughest Mountain Women in history
The classic term “mountain man” has been thrown around for the past two centuries to define a man who was able to live and survive…
Pull of the plastic: The rise of climbing gyms in mainstream culture
Rock climbing has been steadily growing in popularity since it’s inception in the 1960s. Today, a sport that was once practiced exclusively on solid rock…
Is Technology ruining the wilderness experience
The very word ‘wilderness’ evokes in most of us thoughts of loneliness, an uninhabited region, somewhere one goes to be far away from the busy crowds…
Outdoor Enthusiasts are Fighting to Protect Bears Ears National Monument
Every hiker, climber, and mountain biker has at one point or another traveled on publicly managed or protected lands. Whether it be national parks, forests,…
The Svalbard Seed Vault jeopardized by global warming
The purpose of Svalbard Seed Vault, which is the global vault for seeds placed in the Arctic, is to serve to protect all seeds in…
The tragic death of Ueli Steck, one of the best climbers in the world
Ueli Steck, a Swiss alpinist, was probably one of the best mountain climbers in the world. He managed to combine an Olympian’s physique and a…
The most challenging way of crossing the border from Peru to Bolivia
Most of the travelers in South America visit Peru which is, of course, a delightful destination. But a bit further south there is scenery like…
ATRA and inov-8 partner to provide Trail tips for
Starting this month, the American Trail Running Association (ATRA), and inov-8 will partner on a new initiative to provide tips for women on the trails.…
Astral Footwear’s Hemp Kicks Set High Standards
Asheville, NC – Continuing to push the boundaries in footwear design, Astral strengthens its commitment to the environment by bringing Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as…