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80Alaska: Crow Pass Crossing 2008
by minnow
Mountain running in the Chugach Range. This limited entry race starts at the Crow Pass Trailhead in Girdwood and ends in Eagle River, north of Anchorage. It involves crossing a glacial stream which can be fast, high, and COLD! A must do for the serious mountain trail racer. Sign up before 5 PM, June 4th! published 2 months ago
77Alaska: Resurrection Pass 100 Miler 2008
by minnow
Resurrection Pass 100-Miler held on August 8th, 2008. Another must do for the serious mountain runner. Starts in the historical mining community of Hope, Alaska. Very minimal support. published 4 weeks ago
76Minnow's Guide #13: Hope, Alaska
by minnow
Take your time with this drive. Hope is a small (less than 200 people) but very scenic and historical gold mining community on the northern part of the Kenai Peninsula. There used to be two communities, Hope... published 3 weeks ago
64Grocery bag tax in Seattle
by minnow
Paper or plastic? It may be that in Seattle in the near future, we stop having this choice offered to us at the checkout counter. Read about how Seattle is one of the latest cities in the US to consider shifting from plastic and paper grocery bags to reusuable "bring your own" grocery bags. I can tell you... published 3 months ago
69Minnow's Guide #10: Alaska Disaster
by minnow
Skip the ties. Top on my list of suggestions for books for Father's Day is Forever on the Mountain, by James M Tabor, about an ill-fated mountain climbing expedition in Alaska. A serious must for the arm-chair mountaineer--this is mountaineering's answer to the Mann Gulch Fire. published 5 weeks ago
76Minnow's Guide #9: Look out for cow parsnip
by minnow
I'd feel terrible if I sent you out on the trails, especially on Crow Pass Trail and didn't warn you about the phytodermatitis associated with cow parsnip. published 5 weeks ago
57Children's Sports: No more snacks
by minnow
My son, Tad, has played Boys and Girls Club sports for years. I love this program. It's low cost and it provides year round opportunities for all children to play sports. What I have come to dread is the... published 3 months ago
72Minnow's Guide #11: Backpacker's disease
by minnow
Backpacker's disease: Giardia intestinalis in Alaska--how to prevent it. Water systems: sterilization, purification, and filtration. So you're out on the trails, running or hiking, and it's a hot day, and you check your water supply and you realize that you've run out of water. What are you going to do next? published 5 weeks ago
7310 Tips for the beginning yoga student
by minnow
Before starting a new activity, it is best to get clearance from your healthcare provider. What kind of yoga should I do? Can I learn from a DVD or a book? I started out with a qualified yoga instructor who... published 3 weeks ago
54Palm Oil, Orangutans and Girl Scouts
by minnow
I was really intrigued when two Girl Scouts from Michigan refused to sell Girl Scout cookies this year, citing their concerns about palm oil used in cookies and how increased planting of trees has led to a... published 3 months ago
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