In Our Nature: Are Forest Preschools the Way of the Future? Jenni Gritters|October 17, 2019 Forest preschools are more popular than ever. Now public schools are using the lessons of forest preschools to make them more accessible to more kids.
You Don’t Need a Mega Pass to Ski This Winter Brigid Mander|October 17, 2019 North American skiers and snowboarders have had the choice: Epic Pass or Ikon Pass? But what if the answer is neither? Here's a case for skiing the small, independent resorts.
How a Bike Park Helped Berkshire East Perfect the Mom-and-Pop Resort Kirk Kardashian|October 16, 2019 The New England Lost Ski Areas Project is a charmingly antiquated website with lots of information on exactly 604 New England ski hills that...
5 Experts on the Future of Climbing Aer Parris|October 14, 2019 As climbing has gained popularity over the last few years. We spoke to five in-the-known climbers for their take on the future of the sport.
Alexandera Houchin is the People’s Champion of Bikepacking Jess Daddio|October 11, 2019 In her second year of racing, Alexandera Houchin won the women’s Tour Divide and Colorado Trail Race on a singlespeed bike.
New Hampshire Becomes 16th State to Add Dedicated Outdoor Recreation Office Sarah Grothjan|October 10, 2019 The Granite State’s new Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development will focus on boosting its workforce, bringing in new business and improving land access.
Hiker Trash: A Love Letter to the Appalachian Trail Aer Parris|October 10, 2019 A new book offers a rare glimpse into the heart of the thru-hiking community.
7.6 Million Gathered Worldwide for September’s Global Climate Demonstrations—Now What? Sarah Grothjan|October 10, 2019 Here’s what to expect now that the demonstrations are over and the protest signs have been recycled.
Inside the Mind of Ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter Megan Michelson|October 8, 2019 She runs 200-mile races without flinching and has a dogged unwillingness to give up. Here, Courtney Dauwalter lets us in on the inner workings of her brain at pivotal stages of a recent long-distance victory.
Level 1 Productions Makes its Final Ski Film Trevor Husted|October 3, 2019 Level 1 Productions, known for their cutting edge action shots and movies of skiing, has made its last feature ski film. Learn more at the REI Co-op Journal.
5 Things to Watch Following the U.N. Climate Summit James Gaines|October 3, 2019 Talks among world leaders have wrapped up, but the story is far from over.
The California Emissions Waiver Lawsuit—Explained Sarah Grothjan|October 3, 2019 Twenty-three states are suing the Trump administration to maintain California’s ability to set its own emissions standards. What you need to know about the case—and why it matters.
