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Bellingham Slideshow

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:26:24 +0000

	March 16, at 7 p.m. at the Bellingham Library, Fairhaven Branch (1117 12th St.) in the Fireside Room. So... this should be blast. If anyone finds themselves in Bellingham, come out for a drink and we'll talk about rocks, climbing and all that fun stuff. — full article at willstanhope.blogspot.com

"Trekking The North Country Trail" by Nimblewill Nomad

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:23:00 +0000

	Nimblewill Nomad if you like this article, click the Blip chiclet! submitted by Todd McMahon (TMan)- an interview with "Eb" Eberhard, Nimblewill Nomad. TMAN: Hi Eb, From looking at your website I understand that you will be having a new book coming out soon "Trekking ... — full article at northcountrytrailnews.blogspot.com

Day 69 and 70: Wilderness on the Cheap...

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:50:00 +0000

	Back across California last night to our little off grid home. I stepped outside after dark to admire the stars. Been awhile since I've taken the time to admire them. A reminder of why I live out here: the beauty of the stars! Joni gave me my birthday present: a topographical mapbook of our ... — full article at threehundredsixtyfivewalks.blogspot.com

Icebreaker Banishes Plastic in its Revolutionary Sock

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:12:44 +0000

For Fall/Winter 2010, Icebreaker is replacing the traditional plastic banit pins used to hold pairs of its premium merino socks together with a folding cardboard wrap pack. Retail staff hate trying to repackage socks after consumers have removed the banit pin to try them on, and discarded banit ... — full article at paddlinginstructor.com

Pedicures For The Outdoorsy Guy

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:23:00 +0000

	My husband and I were walking through the mall this weekend and I can’t express enough how much of a chore that is for my husband. He will spend hours at places like Cabela’s but when it comes to the mall and shopping … let’s just say there’s nothing like ... — full article at thehunterswife.net

Interior Expands Common-Sense Efforts to Conserve Sage Grouse Habitat in the West

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 19:14:30 +0000

Salazar made the announcement in conjunction with a finding by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that, based on accumulated scientific data and new peer-reviewed information and analysis , the greater sage-grouse warrants the protection of the Endangered Species Act but that listing the species ... — full article at fws.gov

Tuesday 2 March 2010 – A Great British Ridge Walk – Number 12 – The Greenburn Horseshoe

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:59:00 +0000

	The plush Rover swished up the M6 in plenty of time for Graham and me to enjoy a coffee break en route and further refreshments at the Three Shires Inn in Little Langdale. The final stage of the journey was over freshly laid ice and snow, which provided an excellent excuse for the late ... — full article at phreerunner.blogspot.com

Check OUT The Treehouse in Audubon Friday

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:07:53 +0000

	Amanda Castner teaching students at UrbanPromise about Picasso. (Photo by an unartistic Kevin Callahan) The Treehouse Coffee Shop in Audubon will be hosting the youth of UrbanPromise as part of their open mic night this Friday from 6:30-7:30. During the month of March The Treehouse Coffee ... — full article at blogs.courierpostonline.com

'Anti-Energy' Drink

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:30:27 +0000

	“Unwind from the Grind” with an alcohol-free relaxation drink. Reviewer Stephen Krcmar finds out if there is better sleep through chemistry. — full article at gearjunkie.com

‘Pillow Line’ Is A Charming Stop-Motion Winter Delight

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:23:00 +0000

	You don’t have to be a skier to appreciate this clever stop-motion film, but it helps in order to understand the title. “Pillow Line” refers to the delightful mushrooms of snow that form on top of boulders–when the snow is deep enough and the slope steep enough, you can ... — full article at theadventurelife.org

Google Maps 'Bike There'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:18:36 +0000

	Go spokes! Google Maps has a new ‘Bike There’ option for best routes and fast directions on two wheels. — full article at gearjunkie.com

JPFreek Adventure Magazine Announces iPad Version

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:02:30 +0000

	A few day back I mentioned that Outside Magazine had announced that they would be publishing an electronic version of the mag for Apple's soon to be released iPad . Today comes word that JPFreek Adventure Magazine will follow suit, offering up an iPad compatible version of the popular Jeep ... — full article at theadventureblog.blogspot.com

Building North Pole Replica Dog Sleds in Camden

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:53:45 +0000

	Working on the dog sled at Camden Maritime Museum. (Photo by a want-a-be musher Kevin Callahan) The dog sleds being built recently in Camden weren't because of the record snow this winter. The project wasn't a panic move like, say, building an ark during heavy rain. Rather, for the last ... — full article at blogs.courierpostonline.com

Chronic wasting disease detected in 1st Utah elk

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:41:44 +0000

The first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in an Utah elk has been confirmed by state wildlife officials. Lymph nodes from 1,400 animals -- the bulk of them mule deer and elk, but also some moose -- were collected last fall during the hunting seasons. Results from Utah State University ... — full article at sltrib.com

Kayaker Catches MONSTER Marlin (video)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:01:48 +0000

	Kayaker catches huge marlin and gets towed 11 miles out to sea over 5 hours. — full article at youtube.com

How does that work, then?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:00 +0000

	I never cease to be amazed at how we organise the pricing of train fares in Britain. We have just booked our train fares home at the end of the TGO Challenge. Amazingly, we managed to secure seats from Montrose to Huntington for just £14.00 each. That's a trip of about 440 miles. ... — full article at alansloman.blogspot.com

the always feared back 'ton (video)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:18:20 +0000

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The Range Reviews: Bore Tex Muzzle Protectors

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:10:00 +0000

	© 2010 Albert A Rasch and The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles $g&m f9bd 45kd q!?5. trochronicles.blogspot.com Bore Tex Muzzle Protectors Large on a 12 gauge, Medium over a 22 Hornet with burlap and tape camo, and the Small over a sporter weight 30 caliber barrel. Good ol' Dukkiller ... — full article at trochronicles.blogspot.com

A Glass Of Rainwater, Please

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 18:27:00 +0000

	Empty street café seats in the Rúa Mayor, Santiago... Could it be raining, I wonder? By the way, forgive me if it's obvious, but if you click 'YouTube' at the bottom right-hand corner of my last three videos, you'll see the larger and slightly sharper YouTube version of them... — full article at solitary-walker.blogspot.com

¡Fuerza Chile!

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:41:15 +0000

Hacía rato que no escribíamos nada en el Blog, ahora que lo hacemos lo primero que queremos decir, o mejor dicho escribir, es nuestra mayor preocupación para por el pueblo chileno, al pueblo hermano de Chile. ¡FUERZA CHILE! Archivado bajo:Geografia / Geography Tagged: Terremoto en Chile 2010 — full article at oldsmugglerflyfishing.wordpress.com

Merrick Ales Photography

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:58:00 +0000

Merrick Ales Photography — full article at merrickales.com

The Ice Caves of Patagonia

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:19:00 +0000

Patagonia remains one of the most enduring adventure destinations on the planet. Its very name sparks images of sharply peaked mountains, snow covered passes, and incredibly serene lakes. Earlier today, I came across the video below while reading the Adventure Chronicles . It not only captures ... — full article at theadventureblog.blogspot.com

8 Days of Climbing + 10 Pounds of Tequila = New 1,100-Foot Tepui Route

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:57:41 +0000

	Climbers Mikey Schaefer, Kate Rutherford, Brittany Griffith, and Jonathan Thesenga recently spent eight days in the jungle of Venezuela, establishing a new 1,100-foot 5.12 free climb on the east face of Acopan Tepui. The four flew to the small village of Yunek in Venezuela’s stunning and ... — full article at theadventurelife.org

Cañon City Daily Record Newspaper, Cañon City, Colorado

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:23:00 +0000

Gifted education coordinator for Cañon City schools Beth Gaffney congratulates second place recipient Jordan Shropshire , while first place winner Kendra Fordyce looks Friday at the Cañon City School District Spelling Bee at Cañon City Middle School. Beth Gaffney congratulates second ... — full article at canoncitydailyrecord.com

Chef at Chelsea restaurant offers customers a taste of cheese made from his wife's breast milk

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:23:00 +0000

	Tamara BeckwithBREAST-AURANT: Chef Daniel Angerer, with daughter Arabella, 10 weeks, has concocted a cheese dish (inset, below) made from wife Lori's (right) breast milk. — full article at nypost.com

Breaking Taboos that You Didn't Know Existed

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:44:27 +0000

Sometimes you find that you broke a taboo that you did not know exists. A recent news story in the New York Post described a chef who made cheese from his wife's breast milk —with her permission. The response has been generally positive from those who've tried the cheese, although many ... — full article at natureblog.blogspot.com

How To Make Money Online Free | How To Make Money Online For Free

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:53:08 +0000

There are many ways in which you can know how to make money online free. Learn how to make fast money online simply by taking free surveys, entering free contests, requesting free samples, and more. — full article at umakemoneyonlinefree.com

How to Quit Hitting the Snooze Button on Your Blog

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:08:55 +0000

Make an effort to bring in new ideas to the conversation. Be willing to talk about what no one else is. Push the boundaries of what’s expected in your field. Proactively connect with people outside your niche, or in overlapping niches. Sometimes the best ideas come from an intersection of ... — full article at copyblogger.com

3 Less-Known Ways to Find Guest Posting Opportunities

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:08:55 +0000

	This is a guest post by Ann Smarty. If you want to guest post on this blog, check out the guidelines here. The two best known ways to find blogs accepting guest posts are: But as an active (and long-term) guest blogger, I've become somewhat creative in hunting guest blogging ... — full article at dailyblogtips.com

10 Tips For Content Marketing Success

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:08:55 +0000

As more companies, marketers and industry professionals flood the web with content, the value of those with a true understanding of content marketing keeps going up. More noise increases the value of signal. If your content marketing defines you as that source of signal, you’ll ... — full article at toprankblog.com

A Guilty Pleasure of the Blogosphere and Social Media: Lists

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:08:55 +0000

Yes, they’re popular. And yes, you probably secretly like them even if you complain and post negative comments every time one graces page one of Digg. Of course, I’m talking about lists (top 10 lists, top 100 lists, top 9000 lists, you name it). Lists are a popular way to arrange content on the ... — full article at thefuturebuzz.com

10 Ultimate Tips for Connecting with Readers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:40:06 +0000

Dayne Shuda is the founder of Hunting Business Marketing . Through free and subscriber-only articles, tips, and tutorials, HBM provides advice on how to market your business on the Web. For more info, check out Hunting Business Marketing | The Book or subscribe to the Hunting Business ... — full article at outdoorbloggerssummit.com

Google Announces New Bike Map Feature

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:00:30 +0000

	If you’re a cyclist, a bike commuter or just like to ride your cruiser around town, you’ll love this… Google Maps just announced a new Bike Map feature. In the works since 2008, Bike There gives you directions and routes tailor-made specifically for cyclists. Bike There ... — full article at blog.sierratradingpost.com

Mountain Equipment

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 15:12:00 +0000

Home About Us Heritage Professional's Choice Pro Partners We Support The Gear Clothing Head, Hands & Feet Down Sleeping Bags Synthetic Sleeping Bags Tents & Shelters Luggage Base Camp Product Reviews Wallpapers Links Keep In Touch Help Desk Caring For Your Gear Size Chart FAQ's Returns News Blog ... — full article at mountain-equipment.co.uk

NuCanoe - Versatile, Stable, & Fun Hybrid Canoes for Fishing, Paddling, Hunting, Rowing, & More

Sat, 6 Mar 2010 20:42:04 +0000

The NuCanoe is ideal for fishing, hunting, paddling, rowing, diving, and more. No other kayak, canoe, or small watercraft gives you this much versatility, stability, comfort, safety, and on-the-water fun! _________________________ See it for Yourself - NuCanoe Demonstration Video ... — full article at nucanoe.com

Horisont kajak på båtmässan - mera bilder

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:03:21 +0000

Den här helgen har vi hållit till på Älvsjömässan. Vi är kvar i en vecka till och avslutar nästa helg då det också är Vildmarksmässa. Vi bjuder på Necky’s sortiment av kajaker i alla möjliga färger. Nyhet 1. Sit-on-top med elmotor. Ocean Kayak Torque. Gör 5 knop i 5 timmar på en ... — full article at horisontkajak.se

Bay Area Hiker: Where to Hike with Your Dog

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 01:38:00 +0000

North Bay Alston Park (on leash only throughout the park, and off leash in a designated area) Alto Bowl Open Space Preserve (on leash on trails/off leash permitted on fire roads under voice control; dog owners must have a leash for every dog) Baltimore Canyon Open Space Preserve (on leash on ... — full article at bahiker.com

The Active Community Transportation Act of 2010

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:57:00 +0000

	Hart-Montague Rail Trail (photo by JHY) if you like this article, click the Blip chiclet! from the Rails to Trails Conservancy U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (Ore.) introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 in the U.S. House of ... — full article at getoffthecouchnews.blogspot.com

Human Soft Announces 'HardGrip' in Development for Wii With MotionPlus Support

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:32:00 +0000

San Diego, Calif.-March 2nd, 2010-Human Soft today announced it is developing HardGrip, the first extreme rock climbing game for Wii™. Experience the thrill and adrenaline of free soloing some of the most amazing rock walls in the world with vertigo-inspiring graphics, a pulse-pounding ... — full article at gonintendo.com

Rock Climbing In Your Living Room

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:52:04 +0000

	At last, soon there will be no need to ever go outside, or even to a sweaty, dust-filled climbing gym, to experience "the thrill and adrenaline of free soloing." Game maker Human Soft has announced that it is developing a rock-climbing game for Wii called HardGrip . I quote: "HardGrip takes ... — full article at themountainworld.blogspot.com

Chance Meetings Up The Deerness

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:18:00 +0000

	Time to let bygones be bygones and put all thoughts of timber extraction and disposal into the past as so much water under the bridge – and go for a walk. Today’s trundle was pretty much decided by the fact that the knipemobile has no petrol in it and the pension isn’t paid into my ... — full article at northernpies.blogspot.com

SOG Fusion Revolver Hunter. SOG Hunter Revolver Knife With Survival Saw From SOG Specialty Knives & Tools

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:43:45 +0000

Revolver - Hunter FX-20 The Hunter Revolver is the definitive knife for the outdoorsman, hunter, archer, fisherman, and sportsman. With a gut hook, large flat bevel grinds, and a bone/wood saw, you can dress game, cut tree stands, build shelter, and still have enough left to clear that pesky ... — full article at sogknives.com

SOG PowerLock Multi Tools. The PowerLock Multi Tool From SOG Specialty Knives & Tools

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:43:45 +0000

S60 As one of the original multi-tool manufacturers, we have learned quite a bit over the years. Like how to make the toughest tools with patented gear driven Compound Leverage mechanisms. You have let us know, that quick access is a must. Just flip our tools out with one hand and see for ... — full article at sogknives.com

SOG SEAL Pup Elite Knife With Black TiNi Finish. SOG Knives SEAL Pup Elite From SOG Specialty Knives & Tools

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:43:45 +0000

Tester Review: I was immediately impressed with how the Seal Pup Elite looked and felt in the hand. It has a comfortable grip with a nice weight. The blade is very sharp as you would expect and retained it's sharpness after some abuse. I repeatedly jammed the point of the knife into a dead tree ... — full article at sogknives.com

TGO Challenge 2010: Cheese & Wine Parties

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:35:00 +0000

	It has become the custom for Lord Elpus and I to hold a couple of evening cheese and wine parties on our stravaig across Scotland. Last year, the first had to be relocated as I had followed our foul weather route, so a jolly time was had at Gerry's hostel instead of at Loch ... — full article at alansloman.blogspot.com

Catching Up…(And giving things Away)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

	- I must say, I’ve been a little lost in the sauce over the past few months. Between learning civics, teaching civics, then correcting tests, papers, and homework about civics, fly fishing has taking a seat in the back of the crowded movie theater that is my life. With another 7 weeks of ... — full article at maineflycastings.com

Fish Wrap: Remembering Bertaina, Books and 'Bows by Olympians

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:42:27 +0000

A look at fly fishing related news making headlines over the past week: West Coast angler and former Major League Baseball player Frank Bertaina died last week. He was 66. Rivers of a Lost Coast . Have fishing books become less valuable? Field and Stream . Book penned by Izaak ... — full article at flyfishing.about.com

Thursday March 11 is our Spring Launch 2010 Fundraising Party!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:45:00 +0000

Purchase your ticket in advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/96851 Tickets are $20. in advance / $25. at the door. The Long Island City Community Boathouse requests the pleasure of your company at our Spring Launch 2010 fundraiser party. We’d love you to join us in driving ... — full article at licboathouse.org

Behind the Scenes of Big UP’s New Indoor Climbing Film

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:35:16 +0000

Paul Robinson and Vasya Vorotnikov have been working on the problem for a while now. They have the bottom dialed, but they can’t seem to nail the last move, a blind dyno to a small hold above the lip of the wall. After his third or fourth fall, Vasya suggests setting an easier problem.“We could ... — full article at matadorsports.com

The Gallery of the OIdest Living Things in the World

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:18 +0000

	In a world transfixed by the new, Rachel Sussman is obsessed with the old. Not just old–ancient. The Brooklyn-based photographer has frequent-flown all over the world the last few years documenting the planet’s oldest living organisms. It’s a quest that seems as much fueled by ... — full article at theadventurelife.org