Monthly Archives: June 2010

Free eBook covers the basics of bike touring

Bike Touring Basics

A couple who toured the world by bike share their hard-won knowledge. Continue reading

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Photos from the Red Rock Rendezvous 2010 climbing festival

Red Rock Rendezvous slackliner

Eye candy from the yearly climbing festival in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Continue reading

Posted in Bouldering, Climbing, Dispatches, Photography, Rock climbing, Sport climbing, Traditional climbing | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Tuckerman’s Ravine Redux

Backcountry skiing down Tuckerman's Ravine in New Hampshire

Three friends reunite to tackle Mt. Washington’s famous spring skiing and infamous bad weather. Continue reading

Posted in Articles, Boston, Downhill skiing, Features, Mountaineering, New Hampshire, North America, Skiing, United States | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Video shows start of 2010 Tour Divide mountain bike race

Tour Divide start

The 2010 Tour Divide, a 2,745 mile mountain bike race, got underway June 11. Continue reading

Posted in Alberta, Biking, Colorado, Dispatches, Montana, Mountain biking, New Mexico, Road biking | Tagged | 1 Comment

First there was Dora the Explorer, now Mark the Mountain Guide

Mark the Mountaineer

Illustrated children’s book chronicles the adventures of a young mountain guide. Continue reading

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Film documents photo safari to protect Glacier headwaters

Flathead screenshot

Flathead Wild documents efforts to use photography to save key Canadian river valley. Continue reading

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First whitewater park in Idaho set to open

Kelly's Whitewaterpark

Kelly’s Whitewater Park will offer consistent park-and-play paddling in summer. Continue reading

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