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Sun, 18 May 2008 00:01:00 GMT

Walk of the week: Eas A' Chual Aluinn, Sutherland

THERE might not be many Munros in the far north-west of Scotland, but everything in the region is on a big scale. The grandeur of the peaks is amplified by the way they are spaced out across large areas of moorland. Along the coast, huge cliffs and sea
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:01:00 GMT

Open space: Monarch of the glen

by James MacKenzie, St Cyrus 'I'd just finished taking some shots of Buachaille Etive Mor and was making my way back to Glencoe when I spotted a pair of stags enjoying the late-March sunshine,' says 39-year-old James MacKenzie. 'I managed to snurgle to
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:01:00 GMT

Eco-Living: Turning the tide

Life's a beach - unless you end up on one that has failed to meet EU bathing standards PICTURE the scene: the sky overhead is azure blue and the crystal-clear water laps over your toes as you sit back and admire the miles of white sand, vowing never to
Sun, 18 May 2008 00:01:00 GMT

The 2008 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship

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Sat, 17 May 2008 19:25:00 GMT

Local Favorites Ocean City High School Continue to Reign as Red Bull Riders

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Sat, 17 May 2008 19:25:00 GMT

Northwest Swell Kicks off Macy's E-Series Event 1 at Maili

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Sat, 17 May 2008 19:25:00 GMT

Top Seeds Progress to Final Day of Lizzard Nando's Surf Pro

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Sat, 17 May 2008 19:25:00 GMT

Camping Destinations: Indiana

Running along the southern edge of Lake Michigan between Gary and Michigan City Indiana are 13 miles of sandy shoreline. This area is called the Indiana Dunes, and there are plenty of recreational opportunities available for visitors.There are
Sat, 17 May 2008 06:50:00 GMT

Cheese Coneys

At home, chop an onion and shred some cheddar cheese. Put both in Ziploc bags and refrigerate until needed at the campground. At the campground, grill as many hotdogs as needed and heat up some chili. Canned is good, but homemade is even better. When the
Sat, 17 May 2008 06:50:00 GMT

Camping Destinations: Georgia

Cumberland Island National Seashore The remoteness of Cumberland Island offers primitive campers an opportunity to enjoy the solitude and serenity of its beautiful beaches and moss-draped live oak forests. The island is reached by a passenger ferry
Sat, 17 May 2008 06:50:00 GMT

How safe are driving ranges?

Are ranges safe for our kids? With half term approaching for millions of schoolchildren, many parents will be looking to golf as an activity to keep them occupied. Already this week Golfmagic has identified that Glendale Golf is introducing at seven of
Sat, 17 May 2008 03:07:00 GMT

Europe's best golfing kids head for Scotland

Gullane - mecca for competing kids Nearly 500 young golfers from 34 countries will converge on Gullane, East Lothian from May 27-30 for the inaugural US Kids Golf European Championship - the largest tournament to be held in Scotland this year. Asia,
Sat, 17 May 2008 03:07:00 GMT

Tour de Perthshire

EVERY JULY thousands of amateur cyclists from across the world hit the high roads of France for a chance to play professional cyclist for the day. The event, known as L'‰tape du Tour (literally, Stage of The Tour), has for the past 16 years allowed
Sat, 17 May 2008 01:42:00 GMT

To Spidean Mialach and views to Knoydart

Overlooking the Loch Quoich dam, Spidean Mialach lies at the eastern end of a long, narrow in places, east/west ridge shared with Gleouraich. Gleouraich is known for a superb stalkers' path, one of the country's best. Although not as impressive as the
Sat, 17 May 2008 01:42:00 GMT

We caught up with Wolle this week at the Salomon Snowboards end-of-season party in Portland. It was a celebration of the 811 inches of snow that fell at Timberline this winter. What better reason to celebrate?

Transworld Rider of the Year for 2008 and Austrian soul-riding powerhouse, Wolle Nyvelt has been quietly ripping for years. Each season he leaves behind his hometown of Mayrhofen in Austria's Zillertal valley and roams the planet with the Absinthe Films
Fri, 16 May 2008 23:48:00 GMT

Where Nature and History Meet

By Darren Smith, About.com Guide to US & Canadian Parks since 1998 Add to: Commemorating Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who led the first European expedition in 1542 to explore what is now the west coast of the United States, Cabrillo National Monument
Fri, 16 May 2008 16:38:00 GMT

Exercise Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

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Fri, 16 May 2008 12:12:00 GMT

Need Veggie Variety? Look into a Local CSA

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Fri, 16 May 2008 12:12:00 GMT

South Downs Way Challenge for Charity

Looking for a challenge ride this year with the benefit of the knowledge you're raising money for a worthwhile charity? The British Heart Foundation is holding its long-running South Downs Way Challenge rides on two dates this year: 28 June and 26 July.
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:48:00 GMT

Nissan Qashqai Challenge: Munich

Munich welcomed the worlds best freeriders as the 2008 Nissan Qashqai Challenge reached the first of the two final events and with the qualification rounds over, only the best riders remained in the competition for the fat paycheck and eternal fame that
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:46:00 GMT

XC European MTB championships

British Cycling today announced which riders will represent Great Britain at the XC Mountain Bike European Championships in St. Wendel, Germany on 16-18 May. Making his comeback and focusing on the Olympics this summer, Liam Killeen has been confirmed as
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:46:00 GMT

NPS 4X National Champs: Round 2

Europe's biggest 4X race series heads to Bridgnorth, Shropshire this weekend, with Saturday hosting round two of the National Series and Sunday the British National Championships. Riders confirmed include Dale Holmes, who is flying in from America just
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:45:00 GMT

Ride It with Evans Cycles

The Evans Cycles Ride It! events comprise a series of organised road and off-road rides that are designed to take the hassle out of your weekend riding. The rides are non-competitive with an emphasis on riding with other riders, riding in new areas and
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:45:00 GMT

The North Face Wild Boar 24 hour race

Final preparations are in place for the Wild Boar 24 hour race on 17/18 May at Grizedale Forest, sponsored by The North Face. A 10 mile course is said to offer 'technical features' but there's nothing too daunting, so it should suit all levels of
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:45:00 GMT

Iron Horse Demo Day

Iron Horse Sunday
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:44:00 GMT

Events Roundup: 17/18 May

Ones to ride Plymouth, Devon After a couple of years out, the classic Trek Newnham 90 is back. It's based at Newnham Park, Plymouth, home of Grundig World Cup XC races from back in the 90s, and offers one of the best courses anywhere on this small
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:43:00 GMT

Shopping Tips - Day Packs

The latest in our series of Shopping Tips is a low down in how to buy a day pack. You can find detailed information on technical features and more in our Buyers Guides series, but these tips should give you an easy hit list of what to look for when
Fri, 16 May 2008 09:48:00 GMT

SwimWays and Tony Hawk Team for Skateboarding Pool Toys

License! Global Weekly E-news SwimWays, a leading manufacturer of pool toys, announced it will develop and manufacture the official Tony Hawk Subskate, taking skateboarding to a new level?under the water. SwimWays launched the Original Subskate in 2006
Fri, 16 May 2008 00:06:00 GMT

Full Deuter Pack Range In Women's Versions

German pack specialist Deuter is claiming to be the first manufacturer to offer 'specific women's backpacks for every single model across the full range of their hiking, trekking and biking collections', with a range of packs designed for women, by
Thu, 15 May 2008 14:54:00 GMT

Southern XC: Round 3, Crow Hill

Round 3 of the 2008 Southern XC Series is taking place this weekend (18 May) at Crow Hill, just outside the New Forest, Hampshire. With an improved Crow Hill course the venue for the National XC championships in July, there'll be many XC racers heading
Thu, 15 May 2008 10:10:00 GMT