It’s no secret the Trump administration is not a fan of the environment. But, it is a fan of making money. Pro snowboarder Jeremy Jones and a handful of other outdoor industry representatives tried to take advantage of this last week to make a new case for being friendly to the environment. For years, environmentalists have leveraged science to persuade government to protect … [Read more...] about Mr. Jones Goes To Washington To Protect Our Planet
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Make Great Americans, Always
Ever hear of this guy? Erik Weihenmayer? He's a badass. He's the first guy to climb each of the tallest peaks on all seven continents...blind. Yes, even Everest. He's also the first person to kayak the 277-mile stretch of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon...blind. He may have lost his vision when he was only a teenager, but he's never lost sight of what it means to … [Read more...] about Make Great Americans, Always
Running Grand Canyon Rim To Rim To Rim
It was the day before Thanksgiving and I awoke to complete darkness in the small motel room. I pressed the light button on my watch and the cool, blue glow revealed it was 1:40 a.m. Five minutes before my alarm was set to go off. May as well get up. No sense in trying to close my eyes again. The sooner I step out the door, the sooner I’ll make it back from running the 42 miles … [Read more...] about Running Grand Canyon Rim To Rim To Rim
Can Ya Just Leave The Canyon Alone?
Ever been to the Grand Canyon? That big gaping hole in the ground in northern Arizona? The one that is so pristine, so stunning, and with a scale that is so breathtaking you can't help but feel moved. And yet there are still a good chunk of folks who want to set up a uranium mine and logging operation along the rim of the park. Thankfully, The Sierra Club is spearheading … [Read more...] about Can Ya Just Leave The Canyon Alone?
Top 14 Reasons I’m Proud I Finished the 2016 Pikes Peak Marathon
Well, hot damn! Pikes Peak Marathon #3 is officially in the books and I gotta say, I'm feeling pretty proud of myself. Here are the top 14 reasons: I finished! I didn't die! Seriously, I'm proud of that. People die on this race. The first aid tent at the finish line was packed with runners who were dehydrated, suffering from altitude sickness, sprained ankles, open … [Read more...] about Top 14 Reasons I’m Proud I Finished the 2016 Pikes Peak Marathon