‘Nature’ Prescribed as Medicine by Shetland, Scotland Doctors Most of the outdoor community is well aware of the positive mental effects spending time outside can bring. Once you’ve experienced the change in general mood living an outdoor-centered life catalyzes, its relatively easy to make it a priority. In my experience, ‘outdoorsy people’ are generally happier despite life circumstance variables and more apt to navigate times of adversity. […] Brains Sydney Stephens | November 8, 2018 0 Comments
REI- Huge Investment to Find Benefits of “OPTOUTSIDE” REI is putting their money where their mouth is to the tune off $1 million. The CO-OP known for encouraging its employees and customers to #OptOutside has linked up with the University of Washington for an initiative called “Nature for Health.” The goal is to collect data and gain insight on the health benefits of opting out. The study will […] Industry News Mitch Flores | November 2, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Cat Skiing in BC? Skier Captures Moment Large Lynx Passes Between her and her Friend Here’s something you don’t see every day, especially amongst humans at a ski resort. Kelsey Neufeld was spending the day at RED Mountain, BC last week when this large cat wandered between her and her buddy, a rather large lynx. Lynx are endangered in many parts of North America but this one seems to be doing okay. I don’t […] Steven Agar | March 13, 2018 1 Comment
$10 Million Dollar Deal Preserves Meadows North Of Truckee In a victory for environmentalists, the Carpenter valley, a 1317 acre plot of land that sits one ridge over from the Tahoe Donner ski resort will be set aside for preservation. The Northern Sierra Partnership, a group based out of Palo Alto and funded mainly by Silicon Valley donors, stepped in as the land was about to hit the market. […] Industry News Jake Rubnitz | July 14, 2017 0 Comments
Sean Busby: Pro Snowboarder Living In Yurt, Living With Diabetes Meet Sean Busby, snowboarder since 12 years old who competed since 14. And he also lives with type 1 diabetes. “I started snowboarding when I was 12 years old. Growing up in Southern California, beach sports should have been my thing. But for some reason, I was attracted to the mountains. A friend introduced me to the sport and I […] Claire Weiss | December 17, 2016 0 Comments
VIDEO: Is Our Thirst For Adventure Threatening Our Environment? | “The Big Picture” Whistler Blackcomb has been a leader in the ski industry when it comes to environmental conscientiousness. Their new four part video series explores the big questions regarding the environment and the ski industry’s impact along with other major catalysts revolving around the great outdoors. The environment is changing and it is ever apparent in the ski industry. The number of […] Dylan Cautela | September 29, 2016 0 Comments
Get Blown Away By This List Of The 7 Windiest Places On Earth According to a list generated by Environmental Experts, the seven windiest places on Earth will truly blow you away from the sheer force of nature. Wind can change a lot in every situation, it can blow with you or against you, it can carry warm and cool air, it can threaten your life or it can fuel your favorite sport, but […] Industry News Chris Wallner | May 18, 2016 6 Comments
Republican Senate Votes to Sell National Forests A week ago, all but 3 Republican Senators voted for an amendment that could result in public land being sold into private hands. Amendment SA 838 was introduced to allow states to take over, transfer and sell public, federal lands, including National Forests, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas. Proposed by a circus of Senators cramming every possible amendment into a Republican-sponsored budget, the amendment carries no weight of law. However, the budget is used to bring attention to issues, forcing Senators to take a public stance […] Featured Article ameliatraynor | April 10, 2015 31 Comments
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