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Nalgene to Phase Out Production of Consumer Bottles Containing BPA
May 06, 2008
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Student crushes vertebrae in climbing wall fall
May 04, 2008
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Nepal slashes cost of climbing Everest
May 3, 2008
Agence French Presse

Erik Wiehenmayer seeks out new vistas
May 3, 2008
Aspen Times

Bear Spray, Your Best Defense
May 3, 2008
Alaska Magazine

Kayakers keep rescue crews busy around the country
May 2, 2008
USA Today

The top 10 books on Alpinism
May 2, 2008
The Guardian

Everest Climbers Banned During Torch Ascent: Podcast with David Brashears
May 1, 2008
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Everest climber with 'Free Tibet' banner in rucksack deported by Nepal
April 30, 2008
Times Online

New book examines "The moral ambiguity of Everest"
April 28, 2008
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Summer means Jellyfish Rash in Coastal Waters
by Dr. Paul Auerbach

Sea bather's eruption, often misnamed "sea lice" (which are true crustacean parasites upon fish), occurs in seawater and more often involves bathing-suit-covered areas of the skin, rather than exposed areas. The skin rash distribution is very similar to that from seaweed dermatitis, but no seaweed is found on the skin. The cause is stings from the nematocysts (stinging cells) of thimble jellyfish, such as Linuche unguiculata, and the larval forms of certain anemones. The victim may notice a tingling sensation under the bathing suit (breasts, groin, cuffs of wet suits) while still in the water, which is made much worse if he takes a freshwater rinse (shower) while still wearing the suit. The rash usually consists of red bumps, which may become dense and confluent. Itching is severe and may become painful. Read more at the Wilderness First Aid Blog...

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This Week's Video: Chris Sharma - Dreamcatcher

Chris Sharma on the first ascent of Dreamcatcher, 5.14d/9a. Excerpt from Dosage Volume 4, full-length DVD available at www.bigUPproductions.com

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The Psychology of Conformity and its Importance to Outdoor Leadership
by Benjamin Moore

ASAP: As Sustainable As Possible: A Working Model to Assess and Improve the Sustainability of Outdoor Education and Recreation
by Paul Van Horn et. al.

Reality Therapy, Choice Theory and Adventure: Promising Techniques for Wilderness Therapy
by Jesse Beightol

The Risk Assessment and Safety Management (RASM) Model PowerPoint Presentation © (Flash Video)
Rick Curtis

Outdoor Sports Injury Prevention
Dr. Paul Auerbach

Experiential Education: A Fragile and Incomplete Project
Jay Roberts

Bear Safety and Defense--Important Do's and Don'ts
Jim Burnett

Teaching in the Outdoors: A Primer
Jay Roberts

Supervising the 'hired hands,' Un-supervising the 'professionals'
Jeff Jackson
Professor and Coordinator, Outdoor Adventure Program
Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada

Are You Managing Post-Trip Safety?
Rick Curtis

Outdoor Industry Foundation releases Outdoor Recreation Participation Study for 2005
Outdoor Industry Foundation

Why do we do it? The Psychology of Risk
Psychology Today Magazine

Lessons Learned II: A Guide to Accident Prevention & Crisis Response
Deb Ajango

Backpacking Light Magazine Announces Winners of First Annual Lightitude Awards for the Outdoor Industry's BestLightweight Gear
Backpacking Light

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