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Kristen Strom

Catching Up with Sam Cohen After His Most Recent Video Release “In The Meadow”

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Kristen Strom | December 11, 2018
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7 Cheap Ways to Make the Most of Your Ski Season

It’s that time of year again when ski bums all over the country are itching to get back on the slopes but dreading the costs that come with it. Not only are the passes and equipment enough of a dent in a bank account, but that’s not considering trips to new mountains, flights, or lessons. Unfortunately, skiing is one of […]

Kristen Strom | October 4, 2018
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Your Helmet Buyer’s Guide for the 2018/19 Ski Season

A helmet can be the most essential piece of ski gear you purchase this winter. It’s important to know the latest technology and what you need to make sure your head is safe, warm and comfortable. Here’s some information on things to look for when purchasing a helmet: Some helmets have a strong outer shell, made from mouldable plastic, called […]

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Kristen Strom | September 28, 2018
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Woman in Wheelchair Conquers 14er Thanks to Non-Profit Organization

Courtesy of Shaun Lee and CBS: https://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/09/18/woman-mt-bierstadt-no-barriers/

Earlier this month, the non-profit organization, “No Barriers” helped Nerissa Cannon summit a 14,000-foot mountain. Cannon is a woman from Utah is progressively losing her balance and the motor control of her legs. Colorado is infamous for its difficult 14er’s and it’s a huge accomplishment for anyone to summit, but Cannon did it in a wheelchair. Twenty-seven people from all different […]

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Kristen Strom | September 27, 2018
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Hiker Helps Lost and Injured Dog Down Wyoming Mountain

Last month, hiker Tia Vargas summited Table Rock in the Grand Tetons, Wyoming at 11,106 feet and on the way down, came across a limping English Springer Spaniel, clearly injured and lost. Vargas saw the dog with two other hikers headed towards the summit, looking for his owner. Since the other hikers wanted to summit, Vargas decided to take “Boomer” […]

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Kristen Strom | September 17, 2018
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Six Year Old, California Girl Climbs Tallest Mountain in the Contiguous United States!

Courtesy of People Magazine and Amie Harper: https://people.com/sports/girl-climbs-tallest-mountain-in-united-states/

In July, fearless Eva Luna Harper-Zahn tackled all 14,505 feet of Mount Whitney, which is the tallest summit in the continental United States. Mount Whitney is located in Central California and is a top climbing destination for avid hikers and climbers. The hike is 22 miles round trip, with an elevation gain of 6,100 feet – not an easy task for […]

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Kristen Strom | September 8, 2018
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California Creates Office of Outdoor Recreation

Courtesy of Joshua Tree National Park Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaTreeNPS/photos/basw.Abo9yRW3rDoN09OSZu2SCDxGmuSINjw7o6otMPU97XsjvOyuYk4KxnCVvH2MyXo--qtD1VCF0BRVbhFZVzvz9LoOQf68lZBXqWCr2OmW7SOY9Sn8mf_4hPFkLsEIJ1Y1Kw8uFu1FszSS6LGc-c5VYpWad2cMzrQlhAcTMZzH_UNAaw.1307093106032260.701169606725881.953198698051310.10159962572895181.1238587706204378.1065914013584770.10161360734555131.2074260589525397.10156497895277848/10159962572895181/?type=1&opaqueCursor=AbpSpd8ZgaVV9X8-a7i2mreCLJFE8uTfTmAyHlakFEJZTxoaUOdu4AZzx3Ifh2fMsegykDqmciMDXMohmSrnStzNzQKJfnCRlbWl45Fw95cdwO_mvlnzvZRQQjP89excbD0wZclcT_OqRfoP6K4IsYfN8X3HQwRzb5_748gDXHbqlnlQReMewIM9KD142BtUWZiCMUaD3p0y84fwJEkBCbVJ_7F0qHkWr-w9pTwvH3cDV1tGLLxRVTBj7Q4-pNA6V68cwtHhOBJmqqJkCVn7GVXG_craVUo410MCaWrWeAFomzazUdcFq0w_UrQw0xJqbm519vLKiU8BDsug0xUaSXnoC5JiJsb5D4DWv1gpV7t8sQ_rV9DFljjTKSNittcjVxq28m_iRBhjqWox-hgir6ykmPT5aedx4UJyraIssOr03w4k4zTX-Fvk4IzOxW9gEMC5sYFRMICbZm6TGzZYAXUAO_VTxHyB3T9kwYwJpTlsV40sdkg8ED5OK-HerBy9GfiWY4d1Vsh_d9MdAy2UydvOd9z4yXG4mVE5aEVQWCsjc3nCK8XwFj42S3A-1D8WmhJtsIN0rZQ0jNQQ1hjm7RCwYGqGXKmBcceu2VP8VQtAkV7wFNe1y3rtv-0bjGzq-qbTAMHIrDnOA1XGJGbJf2OB6BuzG18chv4Di3jawMPjEp9HhiWzNyUpeQjr-KyFN3A&theater

California has a $92 billion outdoor industry that the state legislature officially recognized and passed a bill to create the Office of Sustainable Outdoor Recreation on August 29th, 2018. This will lead to increased participation and activity in the outdoors for Californians. It also promotes a healthy environment for businesses and companies to get involved in for funding and promoting. […]

Kristen Strom | September 6, 2018
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Iceberg Hauling Could Help the World’s Thirstiest Regions

Iceberg revealing blue in Antarctica.

A marine salvage expert is making an innovative (and bit crazy) proposal to tow a giant iceberg to Cape Town, and melting it down to drinking water to offer a solution to the water crisis. The idea is to tow icebergs thousands of miles from Antarctica to regions where water is scarce and could be brought to shore to produce […]

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Kristen Strom | August 17, 2018
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