The Outdoor Alliance , a coalition of national groups representing human powered outdoor recreation, is hosting a partnership summit in Golden, Colorado this week. An unprecedented meeting, the summit will give both sides of the land management issue a forum to discuss about how to design partnerships for the future and improve the ones that exist. MORE >>

An interview with climber and writer Majka Burhardt. Many Americans—maybe even most of us—begin our mornings with a steaming cup of coffee. That wonderfully dark warm beverage helps to kick start your day and put a little bounce in your step. That’s why writer and climber Majka Burhardt traveled more than 8,000 miles to discover the story. Rainier. MORE >>

Over the last couple of weeks there have been a number of rather interesting and insightful blog posts that have been covering IBM’s journey to become a social business. journey that started back in 2001, but that it had its main roots well substantiated within the company for much longer. Are we there yet? SIE ). Probably not! Definitely not! MORE >>

Jason Hobbs, like many of us, owns a pocket knife. But unlike you and me, Hobbs has within the week plunged his miniature blade into the muscular chest of an aggressive mountain lion. guess when you turn around to see a gigantic cat dragging your six-year-old son by his face into the underbrush you have to use what you’ve got. Related Posts. MORE >>

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