Nenana River Wildwater Festival ‘09 schedule

Denali Park, Alaska – It’s now just around the corner and we’ve been hearing from boaters from all over Alaska who are planning to make it to Denali. We’ve finally set the schedule and there will be events on both Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th. Boaters will be getting together to paddle sans schedule on Sunday. A weekend of boating, parties and charity with the Alaska river community, what could be better?!

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These aren’t your parents’ skis, by Brooke Clupper

(Reno, Nev.) – Snow covered peaks and carving powder are hardly the first things that come to mind during the sweltering summer heat, but maybe they should be. With a locally owned and operated ski manufacturer like Moment Skis, Reno-Tahoe locals have the advantage of thinking about their next pair year round. Read more

Nevada wilderness, beauty worth searching for

Ely, Nevada – Slowly, I’m building a tremendous appreciation for the subtle beauty of Nevada’s desert wilderness. It doesn’t jump out at you the way the nearby Sierra Nevada does. You have to go search for it. To experience the truly wild aspects of this landscape, you have to get out into it and explore it’s roughest areas. But there is something to be said about the reward of wilderness that must be earned to be enjoyed. Read more

America’s oldest and boldest whitewater festival, by Audrey Gilpin

FIBArk: 60 Years and Still Running Strong from Nick Kalisz on Vimeo.

FIBArk: 60 Years and Still Running Strong from Nick Kalisz on Vimeo.

Salida, Colorado - The 61st annual FIBArk festival, short for First In Boating On The Arkansas, took place June 18-21 in Salida, Colo. Athletes of all ages and abilities competed in kayaks, canoes, rafts and the infamous hooligan craft (homemade vessels that float but aren’t guaranteed to stay upright). Read more

Get ready for the Nenana River Wildwater Festival, by Brooke Clupper

Denali Park, Alaska – Wild water and adrenaline fueled finishes are just the beginning for the 33rd Annual Nenana River Wildwater Festival, held in Denali Park on August 14th and 15th. This fun-filled event will be bigger than ever this year with everything from the traditional kayak races to live music, a craft fair, silent auction and more. The young and the young-at-heart alike will find a great reason to take part in this great event whether it be for the entertainment packed days of river fun or because all proceeds go to charity. Read more

Volunteer to win skis, season passes and more!

Get involved in our Action Rewards volunteer program between now and October 24th and not only will you be given great rewards, you’ll be entered to win a brand new pair of Moment Skis and a season pass from Sugar Bowl!! For every 6-10 hours of volunteer work performed you’ll receive great rewards such as day passes to Reno Rocksport climbing gym, tickets to the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and more. Read more

Extreme psychology: there may be more to high-risk sports than a “no fear” mantra, by Lindsey Konkel

New York University, New York – Rich Gottlieb lumbers through his rock-climbing store, slightly favoring his right side. He’s dressed in a black sweat suit and a heavy pair of hiking boots. Dark circles under his eyes cast a weary shadow across his face. Gingerly, he touches his back, on the right side, just below the rib cage. “I got smashed up,” he says.

This story was previously published on New York University’s Scienceline.

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Working hard on the Tahoe Rim Trial, by Brooke Clupper

South Lake Tahoe, Nevada- Grunts, dripping sweat and sore muscles are all in a day’s work for the volunteers who primp and polish the spectacular Tahoe Rim Trail. The 165-miles of trail that circles Lake Tahoe is made up of tree lined single track and spectacular views. Keeping the TRT maintained for world-class mountain biking and hiking requires lots of dedicated volunteers. Read more