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In Recognition of World Toilet Day, We Wonder: What's Your Favorite Wilderness Outhouse?

Today is World Toilet Day, which despite the funny-sounding name is actually a serious-minded reminder than a few billion people on this planet do not have access to clean, modern sanitation. Even the people behind WTD recognize that the name invites humor, so we’re asking the same question we asked before: What backcountry outhouse has the best view you’ve ever experienced? ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 19, 2012 1:15 PM & Tagged World Toilet Day, national parks, outhouse and privies | permalink | Comments



Farewell to Our Favorite Snow-Inducing Friend, the Twinkie

We at REI lament the news that with the dissolution of the company that bakes and distributes Hostess cakes, the Twinkie is no more. Why? Because the act of roasting Twinkies prior to ski and snowboarding season is our goofy snow-inducing ritual. As if Global Warming isn't tough enough on snow lovers. So how do we replace the Twinkie? ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 16, 2012 11:16 AM & Tagged Snowboarding, Twinkie Roast and skiing | permalink | Comments



Study: Helmets Save Lives of Snowboarders and Skiers, Do Not Promote More Risk-Taking

Does the use of helmets give skiers and snowboarders a sense of invulnerability and thus encourage riskier behavior on the slopes? No, says a recently published study led by Johns Hopkins University. Instead, helmets reduce the risk and severity of head injuries and saves lives. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 15, 2012 10:00 AM & Tagged Snowboarding, skiing and snow helmets | permalink | Comments



A New Installment in the Yosemite Nature Notes Short-Film Series: 'Granite'

Love nature? Love arty videos that show nature at its best? If yes to both, check out the latest installment from the Yosemite Nature Notes collection of above-average interpretive videos. Videographer Steve Bumgardner gives us an up-close look at the bedrock of the park—its granite. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 14, 2012 10:45 AM & Tagged Yosemite, Yosemite Nature Notes, Yosemite Steve, national parks and video | permalink | Comments



Skiers, What's Your Snow Prediction This Year?

Much like baseball players who display unbridled optimism every spring, those of us who ski—not to mention the nation’s ski resorts—cross our fingers every autumn. The annual question: Will this be a good snow year? Please! ...

Posted by Steve T on November 13, 2012 2:00 PM & Tagged Snowboarding, Twinkie Roast, skiing and weather forecasters | permalink | Comments