Patagonia Says “Vote the A$$holes Out” Patagonia, a leader in outdoor clothing, is letting people know what they think and what you should do. They want you to “vote the assholes out”. Their message of activism aims to remove politicians that deny climate change. The only way to do that is by voting and Patagonia is making sure you know. “It refers to politicians from any party who […] Gear Review Alex Camerino | September 17, 2020 6 Comments
Wildfires Are Getting Worse, What Can We Do To Help? Yes, wildfires are natural phenomena, however, they are getting worse due to climate change. The apocalyptic scenes coming out of California, Oregon, and Washington are a window into the future. The United States, the Russian Arctic, and Australia have all seen the most devastating fires in history over the last decade. Mother nature is ringing the alarm bells, but what […] Fire Alex Camerino | September 16, 2020 11 Comments
Microfibers From Denim Blue Jeans Have Been Discovered in the Arctic Denim blue jean fibers have been found in the Arctic, according to a new study. Denim is the most popular clothing in the world. At any one time, half the world is wearing blue jeans or some other form of denim. Given the number of blue jeans around the world, a group from the University of Toronto wanted to see […] Brains Alex Camerino | September 12, 2020 0 Comments
As Wildfires Intensify New Smoke Forecasting Models Are Needed New smoke forecasting models are being developed in response to wildfires intensifying across the western United States. The NOAA Smoke Forecasting System is good for predicting smoke movement across the US, however not as effective on a smaller scale. Related: The Intensity of California’s Wildfires is Causing Rare Volcanic Clouds Climate change is driving the intensification of wildfires worldwide. Increased […] Fire Alex Camerino | September 12, 2020 0 Comments
10 Facts About Mount Everest’s Mountaineers A new study looking at the success and death rates on Mount Everest reveals interesting facts about the mountaineers who climb it. Some of their findings are not surprising, such as a decreased death rate due to better gear and weather forecasting. Check out the list below, are there any that you wouldn’t expect? Related: Nepal to Insist that Trekking […] Climbing Alex Camerino | September 12, 2020 2 Comments
Hurricane Force Winds Toppled Semi Trucks in Utah On Tuesday, September 8th a cold front pushed into Utah and much of the west bringing hurricane-force winds that toppled Semi Trucks. The Utah Highway Patrol reported a record 45 overturned trucks in the greater Salt Lake area. There were multiple road closures stretching from Salt Lake City to the Idaho border. “If you’re stuck in traffic, do not exit […] Alex Camerino | September 12, 2020 0 Comments
Could We See Snowmageddon 2.0 For Idaho This Winter? According to some, Idaho could be in for another snowmageddon this winter. If you believe in any of the folklore, there are many signs of a snowy winter to come. The leaves are beginning to change in the mountains, which is earlier than normal. People have reported wasp nests higher up than usual. These are just two of many signs […] Industry News Alex Camerino | September 5, 2020 1 Comment
As Idaho Shakes, Geologists Look For Answers On March 31, 2020, at precisely 5:52 pm central Idaho was rocked by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake. The quake was the second-largest ever recorded in the state. The largest temblor in Idaho’s history was the Borah Peak earthquake in 1983 which registered as a magnitude 6.9. The questions geologists are asking of the March 31st quake is why was it […] Brains Alex Camerino | September 5, 2020 0 Comments
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