In my opinion, the best part of a hiking trip is the downtime. Yes, I love the toil and sweat of gritting my teeth and climbing a few thousand feet. The accomplished feeling and satisfaction of looking out over the valley below brings unexplainable exhilaration;…
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Providing novice and experienced recreational boaters a new way to enjoy the water, AquaQuad introduces its 2012 Classic Extreme Sport (CLX), a revolutionary rigid inflatable watercraft. The big brother to the company’s slightly smaller ELS and CLS models, the CLX is great for sport boating,…
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The highly anticipated arrival of ASP World Championship Tour rookie Kolohe Andino (USA), 17, has finally gone down, with the California Prodigy taking a 13th place finish in a solid showing, where he nearly scalped eventual Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast runner-up Adriano de Souza (BRA),…
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According to multiple reports, despite being warned by Yellowstone National Park officials, John Wallace, 59, went hiking on a trail favored by grizzly bears. The result was the second fatal mauling in Yellowstone last summer. The bear that mauled Wallace was caught and killed after…
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Black Diamond, Inc., a leading global provider of outdoor recreation equipment and active lifestyle products, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Highlights Sales increased 6% to $36.3 million; Gross margin increased 100 basis…
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Attitash Mountain Resort and Wildcat Mountain held its annual season passholder party Saturday, February 11 at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel. The Grand Ballroom was filled to just under capacity with holders of the joint 2011/12 Attitash & Wildcat season pass and guests enjoyed complimentary…
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Backpacker magazine awarded adventure gear company newcomer, Boreas, two 2012 Editors’ Choice Awards for the Lost Coast 60 and the Buttermilks 55 backpacks at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Given annually, Backpacker magazine’s Editors’ Choice Award, the most prestigious award in the outdoor industry,…
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FREE snowshoe rentals will be available at Stagecoach State Park all winter long to help visitors explore the trails and beautiful scenery. Snowshoe hikes provide a break from cabin fever, an opportunity to discover the magic of a snow covered valley and a chance to…
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Adults who grew up camping remember the fun of making s’mores by the campfire and sleeping under the stars. But for those who have never camped before, spending the night outdoors can be an unfamiliar adventure. Georgia’s State Parks have a new program where first-time…
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The once revered Howard Eaton Trail, in Yellowstone National Park, seems to have become a forgotten passageway through the park’s center. Scattered markers refer to the overgrown, now unmarked trail. A photo of Eaton atop Mount Danger, along with information about his early relationship with…
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