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Archive for 'January 2013'

Ski Japan? It's Home to Budget Lodging, Exotic Aprés Ski and Reliable Snow

Looking for a unique ski vacation that’s a bit off the radar? Try Japan. Today’s guest blogger, Pyar Anderson, a certified bike technician from the REI Northridge (Calif.) store, shares his favorite winter experiences from across the Pacific Ocean. ...

Posted by Steve T on January 22, 2013 12:45 PM & Tagged Snowboarding, Travel, japan and skiing | permalink | Comments



Diversifying the Outdoor Community: Expedition Denali's ‘10,000 Steps Challenge’

Today’s guest blogger, Tanya Morgan Dixon, is a member of the support team for Expedition Denali, the first all African American team of climbers attempting to summit Denali. Morgan, as her colleagues call her, shares how she got involved with Expedition Denali and her upcoming "10,000 Steps to Denali" challenge. ...

Posted by Steve T on January 21, 2013 7:00 AM & Tagged African Americans, Denali, Expedition Denali and mountaineering | permalink | Comments



Open for Discussion: Public Comment Period Begins on Proposed Changes for Yosemite

Want to express an opinion about the recently released management plan for the Merced River and Yosemite National Park? Jan. 18 is Day 1 of a 90-day public comment period (running through April 18, 2013) on a complex plan for a beautiful park. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on January 18, 2013 10:00 AM & Tagged Merced River, Yosemite National Park, management plan, national parks and public comment | permalink | Comments



Freebie Alert: Entrance Fees Waived on Monday at National Parks and Other Federal Public Lands

Free is good, and free is what you’ll find on Monday, Martin Luther King Day, at any national park, monument, BLM site or wildlife refuge entry gate where an entrance fee is usually charged. The same goes for day-use fees on U.S. Forest Service land such as parking areas. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on January 17, 2013 8:00 AM & Tagged Martin Luther King Day, entrance fees, fees and national parks | permalink | Comments



Once a Climber, Always a Climber: Fred Beckey Turns 90 and Is Still Getting After It

On January 14, Fred Beckey, an icon in the climbing world, turned 90 years old. Less than 2 weeks earlier, Fred reached the top of Moosedog Tower in Joshua Tree National Park. ...

Posted by Joe P. on January 15, 2013 4:30 PM & Tagged Climbing, Fred Beckey, Rock Climbing and mountaineering | permalink | Comments