2010 is going to be a good year

We’ve grown tired of all the doom and gloom about the future. We all know that the world is in rough shape. We all know that we need to do something to make it better and that what we do as individuals makes a difference. As a growing network of people who want to make our communities and environment better, LMN is empowering people to do just that. The year ahead is looking good too. Read more

Starting the season off right at Whistler, by KC Deane

Hey KC Deane checking in. So the ski season in Tahoe started out a little slow though November, just riding a man mad ice patch at Boreal day after day while the PNW got pounded. I ended up getting a concussion mid-November and figured I would take some time off until after Thanksgiving.

Check out a full picture gallery of KC’s trip at PowderMag.com. Read more

Volunteers needed to help with Christmas Tree Recycling

Reno, Nev. – Over 11,000 Christmas trees were recycled last year during Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful’s 18th annual Christmas Tree Recycling campaign. Recycled trees were chipped into mulch,and used year-round in park, river and open space projects to prevent weed growth, soil erosion and promote beautification. This year’s program is underway and lasts until Jan. 18th. In addition to getting the community out to recycle their trees, KTMB is in need of volunteers to help make it happen.

A Life More Natural group will be helping out on Monday January 18th, 1-5pm. Contact us if you’d like to join and be entered in the Action Rewards program.

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With Olympic berth on the line skiers hit Steamboat, from Tom Kelly

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (Dec. 22) – There was a nervous air at the top of Voo Doo on Tuesday as some of the best moguls skiers in the world came to the start to try their stuff on the bump run that could determine the fate of the U.S. Olympic Team 24 hours later. It will be winner-take-all battle Wednesday afternoon with a single Olympic berth on the line. Read more

From Finland to Reno to Steamboat, by Shelly Robertson

I guess I will start by saying that I didn’t win (in Finland) but I sure gave it a good run. For a trip that started a little rough, it progressively got better (except for the food.) When I first arrived I was having a bit of a hard time getting back into the mode of being on tour and the competitive vibes but each day I got more and more comfortable. Read more

Building Winter Athletes launch party tomorrow night, from Kayla Fry

Building Winter Athletes, a local nonprofit created to inspire and financially support a passion for skiing and snowboarding founded by LMN team member Kayla Fry, will be holding its Launch Party on Friday, December 18th. Head over to 2865 Sagittarius here in Reno at 6pm to enjoy appetizers and drinks, a silent auction, a live band and dancing into the evening. Bring a toy to donate to Toys for Washoe Tots and get a $5 discount on the $15 admission donation. Swing by and help put kids on the snow and keep athletes there. Read more

Introducing our new team member, Amy Harris

My name is Amy Harris. I am 21 years old and majoring in environmental studies and journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. I started skiing in second grade when I moved to Lake Tahoe from Maine, and this is my third year racing for the UNR ski team. Read more

Comments supporting Ship Creek access rights

“Ship Creek is a high quality whitewater run near Anchorage,” said Alaskan kayaker John Schauer. “It is well within the safe capabilities of kayakers and packrafters with skills to run class IV rivers. It should be made accessible to recreational whitewater kayaking and packrafting. Paddling the river, provided that access to portage the dam is allowed, should be permitted along with the other allowed recreational uses of the area.”

With over 200 signatures on the Ship Creek Recreation Access Petition, we’ve got some great early support. Read more

The road to Vancouver kicks off this weekend

Olympic hopeful and Athletes With a Cause team member Shelly Robertson begins her season this weekend with the FIS Freestyle World Cup freestyle event at Suomu (FIN). The two season opening mogul competitions will take place on 11th-12th December.

“Hopefully all of you are getting amped and ready for the season!!!” Shelly said. Help us cheer her on!! Read more

The Boise River Film Festival, from Mike Copeland

Boise, Idaho – The first annual Boise River Film Festival is to be held January 8th, 2010 at the Knitting Factory with doors opening at 6:30 in downtown Boise to celebrate all of the things that we love about rivers. From their beauty to their amazing whitewater to the diverse and unique ecosystems that they support, rivers are our lifeblood and the Boise River is the heart of this community. Read more

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