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What Can I Do For International Whale Shark Day?

What Can I Do For International Whale Shark Day?

On International Whale Shark Day, find out how you can protect the gentle giants of the ocean. Sharks are one of the oldest species of the animal kingdom. They predate dinosaurs by about 200 million years and have survived five events of mass extinction. Yet, in the last two generations

Stay Up-To-Date: This Week in Outdoor Sports Events

Stay Up-To-Date: This Week in Outdoor Sports Events

From desert running to Red Bull's Air Race, here is a look at this week's outdoor sports events around the world. Tour of Alberta Date: September 1-5, 2016 Place: Alberta, Canada Website: www.tourofalberta.caWhy pay attention: It is Canada’s first and highest ranked professional

What You Missed at Ekstremsportveko (Extreme Sports Festival) 2016

What You Missed at Ekstremsportveko (Extreme Sports Festival) 2016

The 19th Edition of Ekstremsportveko witnessed a week of extreme action where over 1500 challenged themselves in the elements – which we know aren’t always cooperative. Since its conceptualization in 1998, Ekstremsportveko has become the largest sport and music festival of its kind. Hosted in Voss, Western Norway, it ties

Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey Kickstarter Campaign Ending Soon

Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey Kickstarter Campaign Ending Soon

Director Dave O'Leske and his team have spent 10 years in production to share the epic life story of inspirational mountaineering icon and rebel Fred Beckey. Only a few hours left for you to celebrate his 93 years and be a part of their $93K stretch Kickstarter goal!

Stay Up-To- Date: This Week in Outdoor Sports Events

Stay Up-To- Date: This Week in Outdoor Sports Events

From skyrunning to surfing, don’t miss the outdoor sports events happening around the world this week. Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc Date: August 22-28, 2016 Place: France, Italy and Switzerland Website: http://utmbmontblanc.com/en/ Why pay attention: UTMB needs no introduction. It is a single stage mountain race with an

Ultra-marathoner Samantha Gash to run for children’s education in India

Ultra-marathoner Samantha Gash to run for children’s education in India

Starting today, the Australian endurance athlete and advocate for social change will begin a 3800 km run across India. Samantha’s Run India Project will take her from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan to Mawsynram in Meghalaya to raise funds for the education of underprivileged children in India. “This is the biggest

Stay Up To Date: This Week in Outdoor Sports Events

Stay Up To Date: This Week in Outdoor Sports Events

From mountain biking challenges in Canada and Mongolia to Red Bull's Air Race, here is a list of upcoming outdoor sports events, races and more! Crankworx Whistler Date: August 12-21, 2016 Place: Whistler, Canada Website:www.crankworx.comWhy pay attention: The home base of mountain biking, Crankworx Whistler