Monthly Archives: August 2010

Basic wilderness survival gear

Fire starter is a key piece of outdoor survival gear

A list of emergency survival gear in case of unplanned night in the wilderness. Continue reading

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Feature film on climber who amputated own arm

127 Hours

Director of Slumdog Millionaire dramatizes story of trapped climber Aron Ralston. Continue reading

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Stories From The Savage Mountain on NPR

Nick Heil

NPR reviews three books about climbing disasters on K2 Continue reading

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Illegal off-roader issues YouTube apology

YouTube apology

But takes it back as soon as possible. Continue reading

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Downhill skateboarding California style

claremontskating

Two suited men careen down a California canyon road on skateboards. Sick! Continue reading

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Moosehead’s Wicked Good Plan

Canoeing on Moosehead Lake in Maine

Plan to develop large parts of Maine’s Northern Woods sparks controversy Continue reading

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One day in Cardiff

Joel Tudor

Joel Tudor cross-stepping and nose riding like butter. Continue reading

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