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Southern Appalachia Mountain Tour by Bike: 825 Wonderful-Miserable-Unforgettable Miles

Today’s guest blogger, REI employee Ching Fu, recounts the soaring highs and chilly lows of her bike tour of the entire Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway last summer: It had been raining for 3 days straight, and I was ready to just be home. But I had to keep pedaling. The bitter cold rain was an unwelcome surprise, especially since it was July in the southeast... ...

Posted by Steve T on May 1, 2013 10:00 AM
& Tagged Bike Commuting & Touring, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cycling and Skyline Drive
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Handling Fire Safely Outdoors: Now Is a Good Time to Review Your Know-How

Summer's official start is still a month away, but the outbreak of wildfires in 6 Western states, most notably Colorado and Arizona, suggests that responsible outdoor-minded people, particularly with a holiday weekend approaching, would be wise to review safe fire-handling practices. The Colorado wildfire, affecting about 12 square miles, reportedly was started by the misuse of a camp stove, according to ABC News. Open fires, even the heat of a passing car, were cited as possible sources of ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on May 21, 2012 5:22 PM & Tagged campfire safety, campfires, fire safety and wildfires | permalink | Comments

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Southern Appalachia Mountain Tour by Bike: 825 Wonderful-Miserable-Unforgettable Miles

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Handling Fire Safely Outdoors: Now Is a Good Time to Review Your Know-How

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Going Up: The High-Altitude Life of REI Member #14

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Going Up: The High-Altitude Life of REI Member #14

Guidebook Getaway: A Book for Exploring Zion and SW Utah Both On and Off the Beaten Path