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Sparks Marina, Nevada - Most people can’t imagine climbing a 3,000 foot rock wall. Now try thinking about doing it without the use of your legs. Mark Wellman didn’t just think about it, he got out of his wheelchair and climbed El Capitan in Yosemite N.P.. His inspirational accomplishments are what set the stage for the Mark Wellman Adventure Day and helping many other disabled children and adults imagine what they too can accomplish. Read more
Salida, Colorado - After fifty-eight hours, blisters, two sore shoulders and a wet suit rash, I’m about 30 hours away from completing raft guide training with Independent Whitewater in Salida, Colorado. When the opportunity presented itself to take the two week guide training class on the Arkansas River, I knew I couldn’t let the chance to get stronger and more confident on the river pass me by.
Author’s note: This article was originally published in The Mountain Mail, Salida, Colorado June 5, 2009. Read the story »
Reno, Nevada- Fast, professional, eco-delivery is what the crew from Bootleg Courier Company promise. Chad Strand and Doug Moore co-founded their bike delivery business with a goal to become the best courier service on the West Coast. Seven months later with over 40 businesses on their client roster it seems they are well on their way. Read the story »
Sheldon Wildlife Refuge, Nevada - On Saturday June 20 there is going to be a fence-removal day up north near the Nevada-Oregon border in the Sheldon Wildlife Refuge, c/o Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Burners Without Borders, The Sierra Club et al, in order to free up migration routes of antelope and other creatures from barbed-wire fence.
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I’ve lived in a lot of different places, some colorful in nature,...
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Sheldon Wildlife Refuge, Nevada - On Saturday June 20 there is...
On Monday morning, an icon of American industry announced its...
Sheldon Wildlife Refuge, Nevada - On Saturday June 20 there is going to be a fence-removal day up north near the Nevada-Oregon border...
Tell Congress to strengthen the Climate and Energy Bill, from Phaedra Ellis-LamkinsLate last week, all eyes were on Washington, D.C. as the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACESA) passed out of the House Energy...
Biking For A Better World Bike Swap, from Vanessa BelzSquaw Valley, California - Biking for a Better World is a local, non-profit organization that sees riding a bicycle as an empowering,...
Mt. Rose, Nevada - Hail on Mt. Rose in mid-June was not what I had expected. However, as my boyfriend and I began our second attempt...
Come support Shelly Robertson at the U.S. Freestyle Championships this weekend at SquawSquaw Valley Resort, California - With another two feet of cold powder hitting the slopes last weekend, Squaw Valley is in prime condition...
Embracing the challenge, by Ben JohnsonSnowbird, Utah - 252 days. It’s been 252 days since I broke my neck. 252 days since I last skied with friends. The last 252 days...
Salida, Colorado - After fifty-eight hours, blisters, two sore shoulders and a wet suit rash, I’m about 30 hours away from completing...
Urban and adventure: Reno offers the best of both worlds, by Larry McKurtisI’ve lived in a lot of different places, some colorful in nature, some colorful in human culture. I’ve lived in a ghetto where...
Search for higher ground this spring in the Sierra backcountryClick on the photo to watch the slideshow Lake Tahoe, California- There’s nothing like skiing in short sleeves. Sunshine, bluebird...
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