Technology Saves Three Hikers in Arizona
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Posted: 27-05-2011 22:19:33
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Three 21-year-old hikers of Arizona, USA have a lot to be thankful for today as, thanks to their mobile phones, they were saved from a perilous situation and thankfully emerged unscathed.
Like Walking? You are in Good Company
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Posted: 26-05-2011 13:39:53
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There is finally some good news in the face of the United Kingdom's obesity epidemic as new research has shown that the number of people donning their walking boots and favouring their feet over their cars have soared in recent years.
Colorado Ski Season Rolls On Indefinitely
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Posted: 25-05-2011 10:24:03
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Normally in Colorado, USA, the skiing season would by now be a thing of the past, and American sports enthusiasts would be ditching their ski jackets in favour of a style of outdoor clothing a little less insulated as they take to the golf courses and baseball fields.
Star Surfer's Autopsy Report to be Released
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Posted: 24-05-2011 19:28:08
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Three time world surfing champion Andy Irons of Kauai, Hawaii was part-way through participating in the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) 2010 World Surfing Championship last November when he wore his wetsuit gloves for the last time, as his health took an unexpected downturn and he succumbed to what was at the time said to be dengue fever.
Body of Missing Hiker Found After Lengthy Search
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Posted: 23-05-2011 16:00:14
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A little over a week ago, a Norwegian university professor named Are Hjorungnes was putting on his outdoor clothing and setting off to hike through the hills above Mokuleia, Oahu in Hawaii. While out hiking he was to participate in a run organised by the Hawaiian Ultra Running Team (HURT), and it was on this run that he was seen for the last time by his fellow teammates, before taking a wrong turning and vanishing.
Australia's Skiing Season Starts Early
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Posted: 20-05-2011 09:57:40
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The official skiing season in the land down under was not due to start for another three weeks yet, but a wet and cold front has put dollar signs in the eyes of Perisher Ski Resort bosses after it has enabled them to start the season early.
Veteran Skier Britt Janyk Retires
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Posted: 19-05-2011 10:26:56
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It is the end of a personal era for 30-year-old Canadian veteran skier, Britt Janyk, as this week she traded in her ski wear in favour of retirement.
Grumpy Grizzly Still on the Run
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Posted: 18-05-2011 11:05:30
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Mike Gersack, 32 and Shawna Ridge, 36 will undoubtedly be in no rush to venture out in their outdoor clothing again after being attacked by a grizzly bear last Friday in Gallatin National Forest of Montana, USA.
Devon Ski Trip Company at Centre of Scandal
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Posted: 17-05-2011 18:12:32
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Ski tour operators in Devon, Skiing Europe, are this week being investigated for alleged fraud after reports say numerous schools who had booked skiing holidays through them had to cancel at the last minute because of concerns surrounding a lack of hotel accommodation.
Heather Mills Injured in Skiing Accident
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Posted: 14-05-2011 15:09:44
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The woman famed for marrying and divorcing music legend Sir Paul McCartney a disaster that cost the ex-Beatle tens of millions of pounds in his divorce settlement payout has made the news this week for a different reason after suffering a serious shoulder injury in a skiing accident.
Hiking Hits the 21st Century
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Posted: 13-05-2011 10:05:00
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Walking boots and other essential outdoor clothing items are not the only things on the minds of hikers these days, as a new trend in hiking apps has caught on amongst outdoors enthusiasts and given a contemporary twist to a timeless pursuit.
Campaign to Protect Public Access to Forests Under Way
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Posted: 12-05-2011 10:46:26
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A group of outdoor enthusiasts known as the Forest Access User Group have set aside their outdoor clothing this week in favour of slightly more formal attire when meeting with the chairman of the Independent Panel on Forestry in London to discuss the future of England's forests.
Performance outdoor apparel sales climbing
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Posted: 11-05-2011 11:15:46
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Apparel and textile website Just style have produced a report named Global market review of performance outdoor apparel - forecasts to 2016 and has predicted a growth in performance outdoor wear of 22% over the next 6 years.
Nine Cities Bid to Host 2016/2017 FIS Championship
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Posted: 08-05-2011 14:43:28
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The International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced that nine cities around the world have put in applications by their May 1st deadline to host FIS World Championship Events in 2016 and 2017.
Star Surfer to Face Charges for Assault
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Posted: 07-05-2011 19:00:55
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Hawaiian surfing champion Sunny Garcia is more used to wetsuits than business suits, but it is the latter he may soon be wearing in court after a warrant for his arrest has been issued for assaulting a youth during an alleged 'surf rage' incident on the Gold Coast of Australia earlier this year.
Walking for Multiple Sclerosis
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Posted: 06-05-2011 07:48:29
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A heart-warming story is being told by citizens of America's state of North Carolina as 500 enthusiastic fundraisers put on their outdoor wear on April 30th and turned out to walk the 'Greenville Walk MS', together with four other eastern North Carolina walks, raising an incredible $680,000 for the worthwhile cause.
Skiing Safety to be Discussed at Canadian Summit
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Posted: 05-05-2011 08:38:36
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Kelly VanderBeek, a member of the Canadian alpine team, has launched a campaign to get the International Ski Federation to take seriously the plight of injury-prone elite ski racers.
Another Successful Season for the Cairngorms
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Posted: 04-05-2011 16:23:56
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For the second year in a row, the Cairngorms have celebrated a healthy boost in numbers of visitors it has seen. Between November and April a whopping 121,420 enthusiasts slung on their ski jackets and visited the popular Scottish skiing location.
US Secretary of Treasury Surprises Surfers
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Posted: 28-04-2011 12:48:49
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It was just another day at Open Ocean Surf Lessons in Half Moon Bay, California last weekend. That is until a man named Tim turned up with his children for their lesson reservation along with six men in suits.
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