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Ski Touring the Tetons: Hiking Up, Shreding Down Teewinot, the Grand, Cloudveil Dome
National Geographic Adventure Blog &bull Jan 26, 2012
Welcome to the blog of National Geographic ADVENTURE. Sign up for ADVENTURE's free monthly newsletter. More Find the trip of a lifetime with the first authoritative rating of adventure tour operators. It was a slow start to winter for resorts in the U.S. In order to find snow in the early season, for many passionate skiers, it meant getting… Full Story »
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy Offers Wilderness First Aid Certification
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 23, 2012
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is accepting applications for their Wilderness First Aid Course at the Twin Creeks Science and Education Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg. The public is welcome to take this training opportunity alongside… Full Story »
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National Park Service Funds Trail Projects in 22 States
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 26, 2012
The National Park Service announced today that nearly one million dollars in trail grants will be awarded to 14 trails in 22 states and Washington DC. The 2012 Connect Trails to Parks Awards will provide a total of $934,000 to… Full Story »
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Appalachian Trail Short Film Festival
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Yesterday
Over the course of the next several months, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's (ATC) Visitor Center will host a variety of events to raise awareness about the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) as well as the ATC. All events are open to the… Full Story »
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Garmin Golf Draws Big Crowds and Serious Players to the PGA Show in Orlando, FL
Garmin Blog &bull Yesterday
From the time the doors of the Orange County Convention Center opened it was a constant stream of traffic surrounding the Garmin Golf booth at this year's PGA Show. PGA professionals, golf course executives and retailers alike were amazed by… Full Story »
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Lightweight Backpacking: Sweat the Big Stuff
Adirondack Almanack &bull Jan 25, 2012
Become a part of the solution: Andrew Liveris (UPENN interview) and the Nature Conservancy hope to plant a billion trees in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. New York Apartments Looking for Budget Hotels in Manhattan New York or New York Apartments? Lets Book Hotel is a good resource for all your new york accommodation needs. Reducing the weight of one's backpack is essential for journeying into the depth of the Adirondack backcountry, where trails are nonexistent and obstacles plentiful. This is especially true as time passes and endurance of youth gives way to the slower plodding of middle age and… Full Story »
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SPOTLIGHT: Professor traces kin's steps in 1860s
Topix Hiking News &bull 4 Hours Ago
The journey covered nearly 3,000 miles through six states. But instead of lacing up his hiking boots, Hannon, a retired professor from the University of Illinois, drove over a two-week period in June 2010 to learn about his family roots… Full Story »
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Adirondack Fish and Game Report (Jan 26)
Adirondack Almanack &bull Jan 26, 2012
Become a part of the solution: Andrew Liveris (UPENN interview) and the Nature Conservancy hope to plant a billion trees in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. New York Apartments Looking for Budget Hotels in Manhattan New York or New York Apartments? Lets Book Hotel is a good resource for all your new york accommodation needs. Adirondack Almanack provides this weekly Hunting and Fishing Report each Thursday afternoon, year round. The Almanack also provides weekly backcountry recreation conditions reports for those headed into the woods or onto the waters.Listen for the weekly Adirondack Outdoor Recreation Report Friday mornings on WNBZ (AM… Full Story »
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Gear Crush: Ladies, Here's Your Splitboard - Solution, Jones Snowboards
National Geographic Adventure Blog &bull Jan 27, 2012
"From day one, the women have been screaming and yelling, 'Where's our stuff?' And we've taken notice," said Jeremy Jones, who we recently interviewed about his snowsports alliance Protect Our Winters (POW) (follow POW on Facebook for informing and entertaining… Full Story »
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Appalachian Trail takes hiking to extremes
Topix Hiking News &bull Jan 22, 2012
The Appalachian Trail is the Everest of hiking trails. It is a 2,181-mile journey that, to hike the entire trail, requires approximately 5,757,840 steps. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of… Full Story »
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Alumnus reaches out to Tanzanian children through backpack business
Topix Hiking News &bull Jan 27, 2012
A four-day hike to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro proved to be more than a test of physical endurance for ASU alumnus Matthew Clough - it was also an opportunity to help through creating Benson Backpacks. Please note by clicking… Full Story »
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2012 NWF Great American Backyard Campout!
Great Wild Outdoors &bull Today
Tent all setup!Save the date! The date for the 2012 National Wildlife Federation Backyard Campout is Saturday June 23, 2012! This is a great event as it encourages families to try out camping, right from their back yard! Get your… Full Story »
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First Nationwide Park Rating System
Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Jan 23, 2012ParkVisitor.com, an attractive new online portal for outdoor enthusiasts and experts, made its debut today with live demonstrations in booth #32074 at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show sponsored by the Outdoor Industry Association. Built and powered by those who know and love the parks best --… Full Story »
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Win a Gregory Z45 BackPack
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 24, 2012
Our friends over at MyLifeOutdoors are giving away a brand new Gregory Z45 BackPack, via LeftLane Sports. The pack is valued at $180. And, if you're a brand new member at LeftLane Sports, you'll receive a $10 in-store credit just… Full Story »
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Outdoor Retailer Recap- Winter Fire, fabric, Fido & fun
New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 25, 2012
Outdoor Retailer Recap- Winter Fire, fabric, Fido & fun Filed under: Gear Tagged: dogs backpacking, dogs hiking, firestarter, sled Full Story »
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Join the GSMA for an Owl Prowl
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jan 25, 2012
What kind of owl is that? A common question for many people when they see one in the woods, or hear one hooting off in the distance. Now's your chance to learn about owls, and how to identify some of… Full Story »
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Not a foot: Coroner says bone fragments in Kitsilano boot likely from a seal
Topix Hiking News &bull Jan 27, 2012
Bone fragments found inside a torn, weathered hiking boot on a Kitsilano beach Thursday likely belonged to a marine mammal, the B.C. Coroner's Service said. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms… Full Story »
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Vancouver and VPD targeted in lawsuits by people bitten by police dogs
Topix Hiking News &bull Jan 27, 2012
Bone fragments found inside a torn, weathered hiking boot on a Kitsilano beach Thursday likely belonged to a marine mammal, the B.C. Coroner's Service said. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms… Full Story »
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Catskills book touts lesser-known hikes
New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jan 23, 2012
Catskills book touts lesser-known hikes Filed under: Backpacking, Catskills, Hiking Tagged: adirondack mountain club, Alan Via, guidebook, The Catskill 67 Full Story »
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Go on a Hikea . Urban Style?
Topix Hiking News &bull Jan 24, 2012
We've written about EveryTrail and other outdoor GPS Apps for smartphones before, but the makers of EveryTrail have what I would call an Urban Hiking Guide or more normally called a City Guide which are available for a handful of… Full Story »
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