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Worth a Replay: Best Outdoor Videos of 2012

We'll close out the year with a flashback to some of the best outdoor videos we at REI spotted in 2012. The goal: Whittle dozen of choices down to a top 5. The reality: We found too many good clips worth sharing. We’re hoping you’ll be knocked out by the sights just like we were. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on December 31, 2012 7:45 AM & Tagged PCT, Terra Scara, The Wild Heart, Wings of Life, Yosemite and videos | permalink | Comments



Seeking a Summer Internship? Grad Students Can Apply Now With the National Park Service

You need to apply by Jan. 13 to be considered for a National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI). If selected, you could spend 11 weeks as a summer consultant at a national park while being mentored by a project manager. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on December 28, 2012 12:15 PM & Tagged National Park Service, internships and summer | permalink | Comments



Lonnie Dupre Returns to Denali to Attempt the First Solo Ascent in January

While the rest of us will be cuddled up by the fireplace or out celebrating with friends on New Year’s Eve, Lonnie Dupre will be alone on the flanks of Denali, making his third attempt at becoming the first solo climber to reach the summit of the 20,320-foot peak in January. ...

Posted by Joe P. on December 27, 2012 9:00 AM & Tagged Climbing, Denali, Lonnie Dupre, alaska and mountaineering | permalink | Comments



Beware of the 'Silent Cold-Weather Killer': Carbon Monoxide

My fellow NOLS WMI instructors and I regularly provide wilderness medicine training to people interested in outdoor careers and outdoor recreation. But, recently, some related urban news--carbon monoxide poisoning--caught my eye. ...

Posted by Hovey WMI on December 26, 2012 8:15 AM & Tagged NOLS WMI, Wilderness Medicine Institute, carbon monoxide, wilderness first aid and winter camping | permalink | Comments



A Great Gift to Share: Time Spent Outdoors

Got free time? Most people do on Dec. 25. The suggestion here is to spend some of it outdoors. Take a stroll. Look at the sky. Share some fresh air with family and friends. Enjoy how revitalizing life feels at a human-powered pace. It's a nice gift to give yourself. Need motivation? Check out our gift to you, a collection of boffo outdoor photos. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on December 24, 2012 2:00 PM & Tagged Acadia, Canyonlands, Crater Lake, Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, North Cascades, Photography, Yosemite, national parks and rainbow | permalink | Comments