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By WAm on December 13, 2009
For most people, running 3,100 miles is an unimaginable feat. But for Suprabha Beckjord, who has completed the Self- Transcendence 3100 Mile Race every year for the past 12 years, it’s more like a meditation. “My running and my meditation have always gone together,” says Beckjord. “I try to not focus on my mind’s thoughts.”
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By WAm on December 7, 2009
Women’s Adventure’s Michelle Theall interviewed mountaineer Lori Schneider, the first woman with Multiple Sclerosis to climb all seven world summits Here is the entire transcript of that interview.
Posted in Articles | Tagged Profiles, Stories, Winter 2010 |
By WAm on December 4, 2009
Indoor terrain parks like Colorado’s Woodward at Copper can enhance your skiing and snowboarding skills—and set you flying high before the snow flies.
Posted in Snow | Tagged Snow Tips, Winter 2010 |
By WAm on December 4, 2009
Winter camping can be an investment—in time, equipment, and in the commitment to cold feet. If you’re not in love with the idea of an icy-condensation wake-up call or whiteout-condition cooking, consider holing up in a backcountry hut.
Posted in Articles | Tagged Destinations, Travel, Winter 2010 |
By WAm on December 3, 2009
I don’t dare stick my neck out. The wicked threat of being clotheslined by a branch, getting whipped by a spray of pine needles, or falling victim to a full-frontal tree smackdown forces me to keep all limbs tucked in.
Posted in Articles | Tagged Stories, Winter 2010 |
By WAm on November 28, 2009
A quick look at the life of Alison Teal Blehert-Koehn is humbling. You probably haven’t heard her name, but if you’ve perused a Patagonia catalog, seen a Teva ad campaign, or picked up National Geographic, you may have seen her.
Posted in Articles | Tagged Books and Films, Stories, Winter 2010 |
By Michelle on November 27, 2009
This is the time of year when I try to remember everything I like about winter. I love the snow when it’s still pure and light as powdered sugar, before plows and people have muddied it up. I can spot the neighborhood fox, red coat and black-tipped tail against the white, along with deer, elk, and even black bear before they disappear to hibernate.
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