Professional Skier Raises Money to Fund Planting of 100,000 Trees Professional freeskier, Pete Oswald, is passionately fighting for vital reforestation efforts in Madagascar through a donation-based initiative called ‘Ski for Trees‘. As an influential presence in the ski industry, Oswald wanted to give purpose to his skiing and turn his love for the sport into a catalyst for positive change where it is needed most. With the campaign already proving to […] Emily Crofton | September 10, 2020 0 Comments
Mother and Daughter Successfully Hike Across Iceland When you think of a mother/daughter trip, a beach getaway or a fancy hotel stay most likely come to mind. However, for two Icelandic women, their idea of quality time together was a little different. Iðunn Bragadóttir and her 20-year-old daughter Þóra Dagný Stefánsdóttir chose to hike across the entire country of Iceland. Related: 500 Miles in 10 Days?! Thru-Hiker […] Emily Crofton | September 3, 2020 0 Comments
The World’s Tallest Mountains Are Covered In Trash: Advocates Coming Together To Help Mountains: the majestic wonders of nature that provide us with access to outdoor recreation, resources, and countless contributions to the welfare of mankind are sacred and crucial to protect. Essential to our survival, they cover 27% of the earth’s land surface and supply more than half of humanity’s freshwater. As mountains become more and more vulnerable and negatively impacted by […] Emily Crofton | August 31, 2020 1 Comment
J Skis Collaborates with Jimbo Phillips to Release Allplay “Stacked” Skis J Skis have joined forces with legendary artist Jimbo Phillips to collaborate on a new all-mountain ski, the Allplay “Stacked-Jimbo Phillips X J Collab.” Infamous for his iconic skateboard graphics, Phillips took advantage of the full length of these skis using his custom artwork similar to his eye-catching designs found on skate decks. These no-work, all-play skis are versatile, fun, […] Gear Emily Crofton | August 28, 2020 0 Comments
New Snowsport Coaching Podcast Gaining Worldwide Attention A new and innovative podcast series has recently gained attention from snowsports enthusiasts from around the globe. ‘Locked in Shed’, created by two highly ranked ski coaches from the United Kingdom, was originally geared towards instructors and coaches interested in learning about the history and process of coaching in the UK. However, it has gradually gained an audience from across […] Industry News Emily Crofton | August 25, 2020 0 Comments
Two Surfers Start Company To Tackle Garbage-Ridden Beaches On a quest for epic waves and golden beaches, surfers Andrew Cooper and Alex Schulze headed to Bali, Indonesia in 2015 for a post-college trip of a lifetime. Unfortunately, what they found instead were garbage-ridden beaches with nothing but water bottles, food containers, and plastic bags for miles. While the overwhelming sight of endless trash left them horrified, it also […] Surf Emily Crofton | August 21, 2020 0 Comments
National Parks Booming With Visitors After months of mandated quarantine, millions of Americans seek ways to enjoy the summer months in the great outdoors. While traveling domestically and by car or RV offers a safer method for vacation, many people are thinking alike, resulting in overpopulated areas. Specifically, National Parks have seen higher numbers of visitors this summer than ever before. Related: Plans for Oil […] Emily Crofton | August 19, 2020 0 Comments
Science Proves Being Near A Waterfall Makes You Happy The rushing blue water plummeting over rocky outcrops, the thunderous yet soothing sounds, the awe-inspiring wonders of nature-it is no wonder people seek out waterfalls. However, recent studies are now proving that simply being near a waterfall not only makes you feel happier but also increases energy and productivity. Related: How Ocean Warming is Impacting The 2020 Hurricane Season It […] Brains Emily Crofton | August 13, 2020 1 Comment
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