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Theo Chocolate Provides a Sweet Way to Support the Work of World Bicycle Relief

What's more sublime than eating high-grade chocolate? Supporting a worthwhile cause at the same time. Learn how the Sea Salt Dark Chocolate bar from Seattle-based Theo Chocolate is supporting the efforts of World Bicycle Relief, which works to boost independence for people in rural Africa. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 30, 2012 10:30 AM & Tagged World Bicycle Relief Theo Chocolate and bicycle | permalink | Comments



Who's No.1 in College Football? In Our BCS (Big Colossal Scenery) Poll, It Depends on the View

What if an outdoor fan (maybe me) was suddenly made Grand Poo-Bah of college football’s Bowl Championship Series? Would the BCS be any less controversial than it is right now? The current BCS system baffles most people with its mashup of polls, algorithms and computer rankings. So let’s stir the pot: Replace the existing BCS formula with my Beautiful Colorful Scenery approach. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 29, 2012 12:00 PM & Tagged BCS, BCS standings, football and national parks | permalink | Comments



12 Months of Snow: Stunning New Images from Scott Rinckenberger

Our good buddy Scott Rinckenberger managed to make turns in snow at least once a month for the last year. Fun enough, but he also managed to bring back a group of amazing images. We thought we'd gather them here and relay a few of his details on where and when each was shot. Enjoy! ...

Posted by Seattle Jason on November 29, 2012 11:15 AM & Tagged Photography, Scott Rinckenberger, Snowboarding and skiing | permalink | Comments



Now at REI: Sierra Designs Jacket with Water-Resistant Down Insulation

Every so often we at The REI Blog ask: What’s new and interesting on REI's shelves right now? The most exciting item this fall may be the Gnar Lite Jacket for men and women ($229) from Sierra Designs. The big news? This jacket features premium 800-fill goose down insulation with DriDownTM, a new water-resistant finish. That’s right, water-resistant down. ...

Posted by Steve T on November 28, 2012 9:00 AM & Tagged DriDown, Gnar Lite, Sierra Designs, goose down, insulated outerwear and jacket | permalink | Comments



Guidebook Getaway: Like Tough Trails? Few Are Tougher Than SoCal's Cactus to Clouds

Love going to extremes? Then add this trail to your hiking to-do list: Southern California’s Cactus to Clouds route. Hikers must climb roughly 10,200 feet over 14 miles, from a low-desert trailhead in Palm Springs (around 520 feet) to the airy summit of Mount San Jacinto (10,843 feet). And then there's the return trip. Backpacker magazine has ranked it among the country’s 10 toughest day hikes. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 27, 2012 10:45 AM & Tagged Cactus to Clouds trail, Guidebook Getaways, Hiking and Mount San Jacinto Peak | permalink | Comments