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Outdoor Retailer Day Three: Running the Sahara

Uber ultra runners Charlie Engle, Ray Zahab, and Kevin Lin ran 4,300 miles across the Sahara in 111 days -- that's nearly 40 miles a day. The trio started in Senegal and ran through Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya, and Egypt to the Red Sea, over sand dunes, on roads and trails, and through what they termed “hell grass."

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Andy Skurka Hits Halfway of Great Western Loop

Andy Skurka is walking. Everyday, all day. Since setting out from the Grand Canyon on April 9, Skurka has covered 3,653 miles … and he’s only halfway home.

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Sierra Club Reports on Recreation in West's Economy

A report by the Sierra Club shows that recreational activities like camping, fishing, skiing, and climbing support more sustainable jobs and economic growth than mining, timber, and oil.

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AIDS Fundraiser Challenge: Climb Every Mountain

On September 22 and 23, thousands of Americans are expected to climb mountains, hills and even stairs as part of the first-ever “Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up” fundraiser.

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Going Green with National Trails Day June 2

The American Hiking Society encourages everyone to go green by getting outside on June 2 for National Trails Day.

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National Trails Day June 2

On Saturday, June 2, the American Hiking Society will celebrate its 15th annual National Trails Day.

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Andrew Skurka Tackles the "Great Western Loop"

Long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka, best known for his 2005 Sea-to-Sea hike, is at it again. Yesterday morning Skurka departed from Grandview Point in...

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Coleman Everest 5.5 Challenge Begins

Thousands of schoolchildren are going on a month-long virtual climb of Mount Everest, following in the footsteps of eighth grade science teacher Mike Haugen.

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Volunteers Needed to Complete the "King of Trails"

The Continental Divide Trail Alliance is seeking volunteers willing to sacrifice either a few days or a week to help complete the the Continental Divide Trail.

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AAC Honors Chouinard with Conservation Award

The American Alpine Club announced that it will present Yvon Chouinard with the club’s prestigious David R. Brower Award for conservation.

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American Alpine Club Releases American Alpine Journal Online

The American Alpine Club (AAC) has released the AAJ Online, an online version of its world renowned American Alpine Journal.

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Trailspace’s First 1% For The Planet

Last August when we joined 1% For The Planet we promised to update you on what organizations Trailspace supported. We just finished our 2006 1% For The Planet donations and I’m excited to report where our contributions went.

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Merrell Named 2007 Outdoor Footwear Brand of the Year

Footwear Plus named Merrell the 2007 Outdoor Brand of the Year for the fifth consecutive year.

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Outdoor Industry Association Announces 2007 Industry Award Winners

The Outdoor Industry Association has awarded Atlas Snow-Shoe Company the Outdoor Industry Ambassador Award, and Kirk Richardson, president of KEEN Footwear, the Outdoor Industry Innovator Award.

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Sierra Designs Enhances Green Effect Program

Sierra Designs has enhanced its Green Effect program to build upon its mission of practicing and promoting a harmonious relationship between its business world and the outdoor world.

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