A choice, not a challenge: does an endurance race belong in the backcountry?
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'Eco-Challenge,' a 300-mile endurance race slated for Apr 25, 1995, in the Utah wilderness, is a poor idea. Participants will traipse across government-owned land, trampling plants and bothering wildlife. Opponents are encouraged to contact their representatives.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1995
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Trailside program guide: season 3
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The third season of Trailside will begin in the fall of 1995. Programs on Iceland, mountain climbing the Grand Teton, hiking the Appalachian trail, whitewater canoeing on the Chattooga River, desert hiking in Big Bend, TX, and other episodes are described.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1995
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A healthy outlook
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Environmental goals are compatible with economic ones, but the current administration is only paying lip service to environmental goals and is only interested in economics.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1992
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