Bike lanes won’t fix the bigger problem of Black and Native American pedestrians dying at higher rates on U.S. streets.
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Predatory sexual behavior exists in outdoor adventure sports. Here are 3 red flags to watch out for.
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So no, voting isn’t as simple as flossing—not unless you are a white person whose existence is untouched by race, poverty, immigration or the prison industrial complex. What about the rest of us?
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Welcome to the final installment of my push-up seriesl These exercises are going to be more advanced than Part 1 and Part 2, where I go over beginner and intermediate push-up variations. Get ready to feel the burn all over!!
If there’s another muscle group you’d like to see a series on, please let me know in the comments!
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So if you are wondering why it’s racist for you to demand that Black and Brown strangers on the Internet wear helmets while ignoring scores of helmetless white strangers doing the same exact thing—I’m glad you asked! So that we are all on the same page moving forward, here are a few guidelines.
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Color the Wasatch is an affinity group that works to remove financial and social barriers for climbers of color in the Salt Lake City area.
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I needed gear, and lots of it. I needed the right colors and styles and brands. These were the rules of how to interact with nature, and they were created by people who did not look like me. As a child trying to belong, I felt unsafe disrupting these patterns.
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Becoming chronically ill and then permanently disabled transformed my relationship with my car from casual to absolute dependence.
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I believe Salt-N-Pepa said it best- “Push It Real Good!” I hope that after reading my first piece on push-ups that you’ve been pushing real good!!! Part 1 focused on push-up exercises that require no equipment. This article focuses on intermediate to advanced push-up variations that incorporate equipment like rings and exercise balls!
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Want to go hiking with your dog? Don’t forget a leash!
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If you do not need these donated items to get by; to make ends meet; to make it to the next pay day; or to meet your basic needs—please don’t purchase them.
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Believing that BIPOC do not deserve the same access to nature as white communities is an environmental racism issue. Believing that BIPOC do deserve access to nature, but not in your backyard, is still racist.
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A few times a year I hike along the Appalachian Trail in nearby Roanoke, VA along with what feels like half of Virginia Tech. It’s always a lot of fun. Hungry Mother, on the other hand, has always felt like an off-the-beaten path alternative—fewer crowds, steeper, shorter trails, and gorgeous lake views.
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The doctors had to cut through the muscles in my chest in order to properly diagnose my cancer. As a result, I avoided doing push-ups for a long time. Today I’m finally facing my fear!
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Want to learn how to skydive? Here are four things you should know!
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Maryland Heights overlook offers a scenic view of Lower Town, Harpers Ferry and—if you’re lucky—a CSX train thundering its way across the railroad bridge far below. It’s absolutely breathtaking.
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Last year, I completed a 2,600-mile cross-country cycling trip. Then, my mother and my brother-in-law were assaulted on the subway, one in Atlanta and the other in New York City. Both were harassed with racial slurs, one was robbed and the other was physically assaulted. I was furious.
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New to hiking? Here are a few hiking basics you should know.
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I grew up in an immigrant household, where my family worked hard to build a foundation for themselves that most US citizens never even had to think about.
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Jamaican sea kayaker Chevaughn “Chev” Dixon is on a mission to increase access to paddlesports for underserved communities.
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