The Ski Area Citizens' Coalition, a grassroots organization that tracks the environmental impact and effort of 82 ski areas, has issued its 2011 report card. Resorts were graded in four areas: habitat protection, watershed protection, addressing climate change, and environmental practices and policies. The good news is that overall ski resort grades have improved 2% this year, and have......read more
For winter rec adventures like hiking and snowshoeing, there's nothing like eating some piping hot soup or chili for lunch. In the outdoors, Stanley's Vacuum Food Jar is an enduring classic, with double-wall, stainless steel construction for long-lasting insulation. The indestructible container features a lid that doubles as a cup, and a wide mouth opening that makes it easy to fill in......read more
Utah's Soul Poles are the poles of choice for environmentally-conscious skiers and trekkers. Made by hand using bamboo shafts and recycled plastic grips, straps and baskets, the sustainable Soul Poles are available in four styles: original (plain bamboo), torched (bamboo with darker stripes), vibrant (orange, blue or green), and limited edition (hand-painted by the artist/color theorist R.......read more