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There's plenty of social distance out on the slopes, but resorts are requiring masks in lift lines and lodges and limiting lodge use. Most skiers and boarders are happy to comply but Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho had to suspend season passes for some who

Ski Down and Mask Up — Resorts Try To Stay Safe In Pandemic Skiing Boom

Jan 18, 2021
Ski areas are seeing record sales of season passes as people look for outdoor exercise this winter. Most are requiring masks, limiting lodge use, and making people put their boots on at their cars.
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Shots - Health News
Vibe Tribe Adventures is one of many groups nationwide seeking to address barriers that often keep Black women from exploring outdoor activities.

Black Women's Groups Find Health And Healing On Hikes, But Sometimes Racism, Too

Dec 30, 2020
A Black sisterhood of hikers in Colorado now has chapters across the U.S. and Canada, and includes other sports. "Being around nature, it's like grounding yourself," a founder says. "That is vital."
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Shots - Health News
Black-legged ticks are small — the nymphs can be as little as the head of a pin, making them tough to spot.

Lyme Disease Is On The Rise Again. Here's How To Prevent It

May 07, 2018
The tick-borne illness is spreading north and south — about 300,000 U.S. cases a year. As scientists work on better diagnostic tests and surveillance tools, you can take steps to cut your risk.
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Hike. Love. Share. Protect
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Outdoors: Hike, Love, Share, Protect

Feb 23, 2018

Keeping your favorite “secret” hike a secret might just kill it. Here’s why sharing the love is the right thing to do.

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All things to all people
Coyote
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Wild women

May 01, 2017

Why are fewer American females than males into outdoor recreation, and why does it matter?

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The look back
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Hike, hike!

Feb 24, 2017

As we write this, our story “Fifteen great hikes (practically) in your own backyard” is number one on the Desert Companion website’s “most viewed” list.

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The Salt
Synthetic fibers from fleece jackets could be ending up in rivers, fields and our diet.

Are We Eating Our Fleece Jackets? Microfibers Are Migrating Into Field And Food

Feb 06, 2017
Fleece jackets and pullovers have transformed our experience of the outdoors. But the little, tiny synthetic fibers that fleece is made of could also be ending up in our diets.
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Code Switch
Tamara Johnson is a new Outdoor Afro leader in Atlanta.

Code Switch Podcast, Episode 2: Being 'Outdoorsy' When You're Black Or Brown

Jun 08, 2016
On this episode, Shereen and Adrian take a look at why being "outdoorsy" can get complicated when you're a person of color in America.
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