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Professional Rugby Player Phaidra Knight signs with Heraea Marketing
by HeraeaMarketing
posted May 8, 2013 at 8:18pm

Phaidra Knight chooses the right team...more

Ester Duflo, economics and rock-climbing
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted August 22, 2011 at 8:49pm

Rock-climbing and economics might not seem like obvious bed-fellows but when you read what Ester Duflo has to say you wonder how you never put them together before. Ester DufloIn an interview with an English newspaper, the journalist why she climbs. You g...more

Legendary Obstacle Course Needs the Best Female Athletes to Conquer it
by MarQFPR
posted April 13, 2011 at 1:17am

It has been called the most difficult obstacle course in the world, and only 3 men have ever conquered it. Now there are seeking female athletes to conquer Mt. Midoriyama. G4’s hit show “American Ninja Warriors” is looking for male and...more

Finding beta: Confidence in my own path
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 17, 2011 at 3:01pm

It probably wasn’t the best time to ask a question, with a forkful of pancakes being shoveled into my mouth (and these were an unusual find — cranberry oat Irish soda pancakes as part of a local diner’s pre-St. Patrick’s celebration) but I had bee...more

Weekend report: snow shoes, ice climbing and cake
by Byline to Finish Line
posted February 28, 2011 at 3:11pm

It was one of those important moments in life, one which becomes defining and should be accompanied by the appropriate crescendo of movie-theme music. As I sipped my morning coffee, the realization hit me. Today’s adventure may seriously injure or kill...more

Weekend adventure: The Climbing Wall
by Byline to Finish Line
posted February 7, 2011 at 6:42pm

“TAKE!” The word came out of my mouth with precision and intention, uttered forcefully, yet calmly. Sometimes repeatedly, just in case it wasn’t picked up on the ground. It was the piece of climbing jargon I picked up immediately. “Take” is wh...more

Three Cups of Tea: An education
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 19, 2010 at 1:10pm

Sometimes, a life’s purpose is born from a failure. Or, more accurately, from a perceived failure. Because while Greg Mortenson failed to summit the Savage Mountain of K2 in Pakistan, his real life journey was just beginning. His story as told in Thr...more

Take a hike (with the right footwear)
by Pretty Tough
posted July 28, 2010 at 11:43pm

Hiking shoes or boots are an essential part of any outdoor wardrobe. From waterproof sandals to lightweight walking shoes or protective boots, choosing the right footwear may be the most important decision you make as a hiker or backpacker. The shoes or b...more

Dreaming with Prefontaine and Patagonia
by Byline to Finish Line
posted July 6, 2010 at 2:12pm

Maybe it’s the new wheels on my bike or the glorious blue skies but there’s something about the last few weeks that’s made me dream. You know the kind of dreams — the ones which charge you with excitement and make you feel just a tad bit restless....more

Enter to win a two day UClimb class
by Pretty Tough
posted June 19, 2010 at 9:22pm

Head over to RockClimberGirl.com to enter to win: One space in a UClimb Learn to Climb Class! Participants learn the basics of climbing outdoors, stressing safety first and foremost. You will learn proper use of gear, voice commands, knot tying, and bel...more

Go take a hike
by Pretty Tough
posted May 24, 2010 at 2:30pm

You're probably already familiar with the benefits of hiking; it's great exercise, a super stress reliever, requires minimal equipment and can be done practically anywhere. If you really love nature and the outdoors, you can make the experience a multi...more

Giveaway: Backcountry Sleeping Bag
by Westbound Boarder
posted March 29, 2010 at 5:34pm

No matter what type of outdoor enthusiast you are, staying warm is key to a good time. Westbound Boarder was lucky enough to try out a Brooks-Range Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag which is perfect for most any outdoor adventure you may encounter. Designed for ...more

Summit on the Summit
by Pretty Tough
posted December 10, 2009 at 4:37pm

File this under Pretty Good! Did you know that over 1 billion people don’t have access to clean water? In fact, every 15 seconds a child dies from a preventable water-related disease – that is the equivalent of crashing a 747 jet filled with childr...more

Active Life: Extreme Challenge
by Pretty Tough
posted June 29, 2009 at 11:13pm

This summer, Namco Bandai Games brings the asphalt, the mountain and the crystal blue waters of the Pacific to your living room – BMX riding and all your favorite extreme sports are in a new video game for Nintendo Wii! Bet you never thought you’d be...more

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