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Archive for 'September 2012'

Guidebook Getaway: Hike to Panoramic Views Atop a Historic Fire Lookout in the Adirondacks

The latest installment in our Guidebook Getaway series offers you a complete guidebook trail description (free and printable) to a dandy mountaintop viewpoint in the Adirondacks of upstate New York—a great place to enjoy fall colors. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on September 28, 2012 10:00 AM & Tagged Adirondacks, Five-Star Trails, Guidebook Getaways, Owls Head Mountain and guidebooks | permalink | Comments



What's It Like to Ride the California Coast for a Good Cause? Can Anyone Do It?

There are lots of wonderful bike charity rides throughout the USA, from coast to coast. Here’s a quick snapshot of one of the most scenic rides of them all—the 8-day, 525-mile California Coast Classic supporting the Arthritis Foundation. ...

Posted by Steve T on September 27, 2012 8:15 AM & Tagged Arthritis Foundation, California Coast Classic, Cycling and bike touring | permalink | Comments



One Version of the Center of the Universe

Here's a ridiculously beautiful view from 10,000 feet up on Mount Rainier, from photographer Scott Rinckenberger's recent ski and snowboard trip. ...

Posted by Seattle Jason on September 26, 2012 3:00 PM & Tagged Mount Rainier, Photography, Scott Rinckenberger and Snowboarding | permalink | Comments



Tijuana Man (a "Huge REI Fan") Gets Rolling on New York City-to-San Diego Bike Ride

The border city of Tijuana, Mexico, is unfortunately known more these days for its drug-cartel violence than for its outdoor recreation. But that hasn't slowed down Ignaico Anaya. The Tijuana-based lawyer, teacher, REI member and father of 2 has forged a remarkable resume of adventurous journeys. ...

Posted by Steve T on September 26, 2012 9:00 AM & Tagged Cycling, Tijuana and bike touring | permalink | Comments



Finding Fearless: Your Chance to Nominate a Real-life Superhero

As a kid, I wanted nothing more to be a superhero. Today I still aspire to be a superhero but I define it differently. Volunteers are passionate, talented and inspiring people who commit time, leadership and dollars, and they have become my real-life superheroes. ...

Posted by David Outdoor Steward on September 25, 2012 2:00 PM & Tagged Finding Fearless, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments