Resolve to enjoy life more
December 31, 2008
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Reno, Nevada – Having grown up in the brutal cold and unrelenting darkness of interior Alaska winters, there’s something deeply gratifying about warmth and sunshine on the last day of 2008. Today in “America’s Adventure Place” I could go mountain biking, skiing or even kayaking. A day like today is a rare, brilliant reminder that life, no matter what the conditions, should be enjoyed to it’s full extent. Though 2008 has been unbelievable, in 2009 let’s all make a resolution to get outside and enjoy life just a little more.
Keep the spirit alive in the coming year
December 25, 2008
Squaw Valley, California – This is the time of year for giving thanks for the blessings we receive and sharing those blessings with the people around us. Not to mention that the snow is finally here and the mountains are calling us. As we move into the new year, we’re looking to keep the spirit alive by trading lift tickets for volunteerism. Get involved in the Green Rewards volunteer program and get out on the mountain for free!
Peavine Trail Building, by Ryan Oddo
December 21, 2008
Reno, Nevada – On Saturday Dec. 6, 2008 myself and over 50 other volunteers gathered at the East Keystone Canyon trail head to help the Poedunk Organization as well as the Washoe County Parks Service and the US Forest Service build some new trails. The goal of the day was to put the finishing touches on a new section of trail that connects the East Keystone trail head to the West Keystone trail head.
Ryan will be skiing at Squaw Valley for getting involved with the Green Reward program.
Embracing the challenge, by Ben Johnson
December 17, 2008
Snowbird, 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 were stacked with challenges. With much work still ahead, I wanted to take a moment and celebrate the goals I’ve reached. On the same day that I returned to my skis, I had the great opportunity to present a $3,000 donation to Peter Mandler and Laura Cantin of the Wasatch Adaptive Sports program at Snowbird.
50k for cancer, by Jesse Whitt
December 16, 2008
Point Mackenzie, Alaska – I got into nordic skiing two winters ago during a typical frigid Fairbanks winter and have been hooked ever since. It’s my third season and I decided to enter a race to switch it up a bit. After a couple months went by I realized I could turn something I found fun into something that helped out others. I became really exited when I found out how easy it was to get involved at Life More Natural’s Athletes With a Cause program.
Ask Congress for a Green Christmas, by Van Jones
December 16, 2008
For many, this holiday season will be tough. But Congress could give a terrific present to thousands who desperately need work – by fully funding the Green Jobs Act.
Congress is deciding right now what to include in the economic “stimulus and recovery” package it will pass in the new year. This stimulus has the potential to create good, green jobs for America – but only if Congress includes full funding for the Green Jobs Act.
Please help us convince our national leaders to fund the Green Jobs Act as part of America’s rescue package.
“If I can do this, I can do anything”
December 13, 2008
Alpine Meadows, California – For years I’ve taken the blessing of outdoor recreation for granted. As someone who has been fortunate enough to kayak, ski, hike and climb all over the world, I’ve never truly given back for all the things I’ve been given. I’m starting the process of giving back this winter by volunteering at Disabled Sports USA Far West. I have no doubt that I will learn as much helping to share the joys of skiing as I have from enjoying it myself.
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This is about survival, from Jon Warnow
December 10, 2008
I’m writing again from the UN Climate talks in Poland, where one thing has become heartbreakingly apparent: for some people, these negotiations aren’t just about numbers and compromise and diplomacy. For some people, these negotiations are about survival.
(See also: The Maldives, Yet Another Environmental Refugee and Between the Tides)
Tahoe Freeriders joining the charity efforts, from Sean Hartel
December 8, 2008
Tahoe, California – The Athletes With a Cause charity sounds great and we’re happy to help out the cause. Any way that we can help with cross promotion in events, filming, and our own media exposure I’m very into. We will be training and filming in premier locations including multiple resorts, Tahoe backcountry, and the Utah Olympic Park. Read more
Going to work for the American Cancer Society
December 5, 2008
Reno, Nevada – This week I started work for the American Cancer Society (ACS) as a Community Relationship Manager. It’s now my task to help raise money and awareness for one of the largest non-profit volunteer organizations in the country. ACS’ mission is to eradicate one of the most destructive diseases we know through research, education, advocacy and service. Life More Natural and our Athletes With a Cause charity program will now be a part of that mission. Read more
