·Trail Recap! Hot Springs, North Carah-lyna
Recap: Nov. 14-20 ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------Sat. November 14 Today Ben covered 54 Miles. He started the day off on the Trail at 3 AM - and ended the day about a half hour after midnight. There was at least one break during the day where he met Rick to re-fuel. It was, according to Rick, t ... ·Todays Hero: Tammy Brown
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November 21. We are happy to introduce you to Bobby Brannigan - our Hero on this clear and sunny Friday. Bobby has been part of this journey, keeping tabs on Ben's progress since the early days in New England. Not only has he been helpingus to spread the word of 2175 through Internet Blogs and forums - but has opened our eyes to a wealth of resources and incredible stories of ALS Heroes. He pointed us toward Learning ... ·Climbing in the footsteps of Louis Stur ·Update From Rick
Hello ALS community and Supporters of ALS, We are so excited to be 5 days away from the finish on Springer Mt. in Georgia, Monday November, 24th in the very late PM hours! Ben has been pushing extra hard through the very difficult Tennessee and North Carolina sections of the trail. The ending 300 miles seems to be just as difficult as the first 300 miles through Maine and New Hampshire. What a way to end such an e ... ·Todays Hero: Stephen Heywood
Today, November 20th, we celebrate Stephen Heywood - and the Heywood family. Stephen was diagnosed with ALS when he was 29 and set off a chain of events that spurred his brother to create the ALS Therapy Development Institute. Please take a moment to follow the links provided at the end of the article to learn about the ALS-TDI, meet the Heywood family, and watch the videos from So Much, So Fast - a PBS Documentary ... ·Staff’s Favorite Gear of 2008
One of the best aspects of working in the outdoor industry is living the life: climbing, hiking, and adventure travel through some of the most fascinating landscapes on earth. Staff members here at GreatOutdoors.com (and our parent company, Altrec.com) spend as much time as possible pursuing outdoor adventure, so they take their outdoor equipment seriously. As we roll into the busy fourth quarter, a great time to pic ... ·Todays Hero: Jim Culveyhouse
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Today - November 18th - our Hero is Ryan Van Praet. We discovered Ryan's story through that of the Ironman competitor Jon Blais and the Blazeman Foundation. Ryan wore Blais' bib # 179 in honor of Blais in the Lake Placid Ironman last year - and was also named the Ford Every Day Hero at that competition. The the newsletter published by the Blazeman Foundation explains:"Ryan knows ALS in a very personal way. His f ...
·Michigan hunter falls to death
HURON TOWNSHIP -- A Harbor Beach hunter died after falling 25 feet from a malfunctioning tree stand in Michigan's Thumb. ·Michigan hunters prepare for baitless deer season
MUNDY TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- This will be a year of big change for Michigan deer-hunters, forced to give up the long-cherished practice of setting out bait to lure the animals.
·Charles Johnson: Good ethics necessary for hunters
Some people might confuse ethics with legal regulations. However, just because something is legal doesn't mean it is ethical. Rules and regulations are usually the bare minimum guidelines whether in hunting, fishing or golf.
·Kids Gear Outlet Launched for Holidays at Upside Over
Kids Gear Outlet showcases discounts on hundreds of name brand outdoor gear and clothing products for kids just in time for the holiday. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008) Read the full story at ·Vacation Ideas in the Canadian Rockies Grow on Vacations Canada TV with the Release of New Episodes
Canadian Rockies winter and summer getaways are uniquely featured on the innovative VacationsCanadaTV.com website along with travel packages showcasing the best of Alberta. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008) Read the full story at ·Emergency Survival Gear Site Announces Addition of New Company Blog
Providing emergency and survival gear, TheWayToSurvive.org will continue to ensure the safety of its customers by adding an informational blog, FamilyEmergencySurvivalKits.com. The new site was launched in October 2008. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008) Read the full story at ·Only The Lightest Camping Equipment Opens Expanded and Redesigned Website
Only The Lightest Camping Equipment announces the launch of their redesigned website featuring over 20 articles on lightweight backpacking. The articles give hikers what amounts to a complete book on ultralight hiking. Backpackers can also shop from a complete line of lightweight gear. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2008) Read the full story at ·HBA People Walk the Talk for Better Health in the HBA Great Australian Run
Around 80 HBA, MBF and Mutual Community employees and their family and friends put their feet where their mouths were on Sunday to promote the benefits of exercise and to raise funds for charity in the inaugural HBA Great Australian Run. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2008) Read the full story at ·Firewalk Participant Wins The Coveted "Saddle" In Professional Team Roping Competition
Stephanie Sullivan, Professional Rodeo Team Roper, Barrel Racer and Break Away Roper, Wins Saddle; Credits her Fire Power Seminars (FPS) Empowerment Firewalk Seminar Experience. Stephanie Sullivan became the overall Combined Womens and Mens 2008 Heading Champion of Saddle Series Roping in the 4L arena. She credits her career-best performance to the personal power she felt after participating in an Empowerment Semin ... ·Northwesterns Amonte Hiller Named Lacrosse Magazines 2008 Person of the Year
Lacrosse Magazine, a publication of US Lacrosse, announced today that Kelly Amonte Hiller, Northwestern womens lacrosse coach, is the magazines 2008 Person of the Year. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008) Read the full story at ·Nordic Walking Pioneer Tom Rutlin Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Exerstrider Fitness Walking Poles
Nordic walking, or fitness walking with specially designed poles, is just beginning to gain attention in the U.S, despite the fact that its already attracted an estimated 10 million walkers world-wide, and its been among the hottest fitness trends in Europe for nearly a decade. Americas own "father" of the Nordic walking movement has been promoting and walking the Nordic walking walk for more than 20 years. Th ... ·Annual Metal Detector Holiday Gift Guide Just Released by MetalDetector.com
MetalDetector.com announces the release of their annual holiday metal detector gift guide. It features the best offers from the top metal detector brands. The guide takes the mystery out of selecting the best metal detector for kids and adults. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008) Read the full story at ·Double World Champion Sarah Hammer Signs With Hawk Relay Cycling Team
2008 Olympian, Sarah Hammer, will be riding for the newly established U.C.I. professional cycling team, Hawk Relay Cycling. Two-time World Champion Sarah Hammer, has committed to a two year sponsorship agreement which will see her racing in domestic competitions, the Pan-American Championships, World Cups and World Championship events for Hawk Relay Cycling. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008) Read the full story at
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