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New Study Revealing ‘Peak Farmland’ Contradicts U.N. Findings

New Study Revealing ‘Peak Farmland’ Contradicts U.N. Findings

In November 2011, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) concluded the first worldwide assessment of our land resources. The findings were dire: officials speculated that more than a quarter of the planet’s farmland

Rock Climbing Dictionary: Key Words and Terms

Rock Climbing Dictionary: Key Words and Terms

Everyone has to start somewhere.  But sometimes when you are beginning your rock climbing career, you might be lost in the lingo that is much different from any other lingo that you have heard.

The Sportsman’s Heritage Act: Transcending the Jargon

The Sportsman’s Heritage Act: Transcending the Jargon

It’s hard to keep track of everything that goes on in our nation’s capital these days. And with all the political drama surrounding every issue, it’s nearly impossible for the average Joe to get the

National Park Service Announces 2013 Fee-Free Days

National Park Service Announces 2013 Fee-Free Days

Now that 2013 is officially upon us, it is time to start planning our outdoor adventures for the year ahead. Recently, the National Park Service made that process a bit easier by officially announcing its fee-free days for the next 12 months.

3 Mountains for Beginning Mountaineers

3 Mountains for Beginning Mountaineers

As much as we’d like to climb the hardest mountains from the first moments we strap on our crampons, the novices of the sport must put in their time before they get good.

A Portrait of a Climber: Fred Beckey

A Portrait of a Climber: Fred Beckey

Climb anywhere in North America and you’ll probably come across the name “Beckey.” Maybe you’ll find it in your guidebook, following the words “first” and “ascent.” Or maybe it’s in the by-line of that

A Year in Wenger

A Year in Wenger

2012 was a momentous year for for our athletes and we couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments. In total, our athletes won at least three national/world championships,

The Holiday Ale Hall of Fame

The Holiday Ale Hall of Fame

Beer enthusiasts rejoice as breweries across the country unveil their latest seasonal concoctions. Here are our choices for the best of the best in winter brews, from critically acclaimed imports to homegrown classics

Perfectly Achievable New Year’s Resolutions to Get You in Top Shape

Perfectly Achievable New Year’s Resolutions to Get You in Top Shape

For many of us, the New Year represents an opportunity to reinvent our lifestyle and do away with some of our bad habits. At least, for a month or so. In order to avoid biting

The Year in Wild Outdoor Stories

The Year in Wild Outdoor Stories

As 2012 comes to a close, we’d like to look back on the wildest outdoor-related news stories of the year. From tiny frogs to Felix Baumgartner, here were some of our favorite headlines of the year.