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Gasoline Geysering on the San Juan River, UT
Spring of 2018, Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC) was asked to work with the Bureau of Land Management on remote sections of the San Juan River, removing and treating the invasive Tamarisk and Russ...
How to Survive Holiday Shopping
Gearing Up for Holiday Shopping?
So, you, your family, and/or friends have made a pact to go join the masses at your local shops to get the best holiday deals. But how do you survive holiday shoppi...
Avalanche Avoidance: Tips for Safely Enjoying Recreation in the Backcountry
Avalanches typically kill more people in the mountains in the West than any other natural disaster, and the winter of 2007-2008 was particularly grim. Last year 36 people died – the worst on record...
Will Cross’s Trip Planning Tips for Adventure Athletes with Diabetes
Type 1 high altitude mountaineer provides trip planning advice for athletes with diabetes who are prepping for a major expedition or climb.
Insulin storage – Wrap the bottles or delivery dev...
Trail Running Safety Tips: What to Know Before Heading Off-Road
By Heather Gannoe
My introduction to running was in a quiet suburban neighborhood lined with cookie cutter houses and countless cul-de-sacs. It was on these paved streets that I trained for my firs...
Tips for Assembling a 72-hour Emergency Preparedness Kit
When I was a boy, I watched Mount St. Helens explode from the front yard of the family home. It was both thrilling and terrifying. The Toutle River overflowed Interstate 5, and school was canceled ...
Essential Gear for Hiking with Toddlers and Small Children
Heading out on the trail for the first time with small children can be intimidating, whether you are headed for a short hike near or far. We know. That’s why we hike together and count on each othe...
10 Essentials Every Hiker Should Carry
Headed out on a hike or even a multi-day backpacking adventure? Make sure you plan ahead for emergencies. We’ve assembled a list of the key items you should make room for in your pack.
While it may...
End of Summer Camping Safety Tips
Labor Day Weekend, just before the kids go back to school, is typically the last gasp of camping in many parts of the country. But the unofficial end of summer doesn’t mean the potential hazards th...