Donated climbing helmets (Photo by Kris Kristofferson - Khumbu Climbing School)
In an era when the blank spaces on the map are all but gone, when very little true wilderness remains, and when too many people stay indoors with their TVs, those of us who play in the backcountry might feel compelled to act as stewards of the backcountry by taking care of and preserving the places we love. To continue with yesterday’s list of outdoor organizations we like, we’ve compiled a few more favorites and other ways you can get involved. Read More …
Until some marketing genius turned ‘going green’ into the trendiest thing since the Live Strong bracelet and people started considering their massive environmental impact, technical fabrics used for outdoor clothing were strictly synthetic affairs. Chemical- and oil-based polymers comprised the bulk of waterproof outerwear, fleeces, and gear.
Outdoor Industry Takes on Climate Change
By: Kate Showalter | July 12th, 2010No Comments »
Courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Imagine a world in which the areas you love to hike or backpack are being consumed one by one by wildfire each summer, or the mountain you love to ski or ride has diminishing snow cover each winter. This mental exercise shouldn’t be a stretch for any of us—these scenarios are already happening. Additionally, picture the outdoor industry’s future profits disappearing as fast as Arctic sea ice.
Hence the step the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) recently took toward preserving outdoor recreation as we know it for those generations born into the not-so-distant future. Read More …
Tags: climate change, environment, outdoor companies
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