2017 Pathways Conference presented by Colorado State University, US Fish & Wildlife Service and Rocky Mountain National Park

Pathways Conference 2017

https://pathways2017.exordo.com

Join us for the Pathways 2017 conference hosted by Colorado State University, in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado!

Abstract due date: April 24, 2017 (Call for abstracts Dec. 1)

Theme: Futures

 

Website: www.HDFWConference.org  

 

Mark your Calendar: September 17 – 20, 2017

Location: This year we return to the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Nestled in the outskirts of the beautiful town of Estes Park, the YMCA of the Rockies is surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park on three sides. This venue provides a fantastic setting with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities at your doorstep.


2017 Cycling Pro Tour Announced, includes a race in Colorado!

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2017 Pro Road Tour schedule announced

(Oct. 20, 2016) – USA Cycling announced Thursday the 2017 Pro Road Tour (PRT) calendar, which features a tighter and more geographically convenient lineup of events since the 2016 merger of the National Racing Calendar (NRC) and National Criterium Calendar (NCC).

“We have had input from the Pro Road Committee and various teams, athletes and race directors, including a sit-down meeting in May, and we feel that this lineup of events is an excellent step in the second year of the Pro Road Tour,” said Micah Rice, Vice President of Events, USA Cycling. “We had a great first year of the PRT last year, and we feel that 2017 will allow for some excellent racing.”

2017 Pro Road Tour:

Date

Event

Location

Classification

March 30-April 2

Joe Martin Stage Race

Fayetteville, Ark.

UCI 2.2 M/W

April 8-9

Sunny King Omnium

Anniston, Ala.

M/W

April 19-23

Tour of the Gila

Silver City, N.M.

UCI 2.2 M/W

April 30

Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling

Dana Point, Calif.

M/W

May 3-7

Redlands Bicycle Classic

Redlands, Calif.

M/W

May 28

Winston-Salem Classic Criterium

Winston-Salem, N.C.

M/W

May 29

Winston-Salem Road Race

Winston-Salem, N.C.

UCI 1.1 M/W

June 4

Philadelphia International Cycling Classic

Philadelphia, Pa.

UCI 1.1 Men

June 9-11

Saint Francis Tulsa Tough

Tulsa, Okla.

M/W

June 14-18

North Star Grand Prix

Minneapolis, Minn.

M/W

July 14

Chrono Kristin Armstrong Time Trial

Boise, Idaho

UCI 1.2 M/W

July 15

ASWB Twilight Criterium

Boise, Idaho

M/W

July 19-23

Cascade Classic

Bend, Ore.

UCI 2.2 M/W

July 31-Aug. 6

Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah

Utah

UCI 2.HC Men

Aug. 10-13

Tour of Colorado

Colorado

UCI 2.HC Men

Aug. 19

Rochester Twilight Criterium

Rochester, N.Y.

M/W

Aug. 24-27

Tour of the Commonwealth

Virginia

UCI 2.1 Men

Sept. 1-4

Gateway Cup

St. Louis, Mo.

M/W

Sept. 9

Reading 120

Reading, Pa.

UCI 1.2 Men

Sept. 10

Doylestown Criterium

Doylestown, Pa.

M/W

Sept. 16

Mayor’s Cup Boston

Boston, Mass.

M/W

The revamp of the 2017 calendar aims to eliminate weekends with multiple events and make racing more geographically convenient for teams, allowing them to compete as much as possible from March to September. Given the order and timing of the 2017 PRT, teams can get to a greater amount of races relative to the overall schedule in a more cost-effective manner.

In the event that two or more events fell on the same weekend when creating the 2017 calendar, USA Cycling looked at a number of factors printed as selection criteria in the published bid packet. Size of event, media market/footprint, level of event production, popularity among riders and teams, spectator count—including on-site, broadcast and social media engagement, event history and other criteria were taken into account.

For questions, please contact Rice at mrice@usacycling.org.

 

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This marketing email was too funny, the Rest too Heart Warming. I just had to share

 

  Have someone special that needs something special for Christmas?

 

 

  The Crew at JPW is bringing boatloads of goodies to you for Christmas

 

 

  Please allow us to throw out some Christmas gift Ideas. 

 

 

PACO PADS

Our #1 choice will always be a paco pad.  These sleeping pads have so much to offer other than just a camping pad.  If you have guests arriving for Christmas, then They come in handy as extra beds.  Snuggling up around the fire place on a paco pad is a great way to end a great day of skiing, or (heaven forbid) last minute shopping in the snow. 

 

Find our paco pads online here!

Paco pads what can you do with one

 

  Guitar bags, and other instrument bags.

Standard guitar bag from JPW

 

 

We make many different kinds of instrument bags also. Please have a look at this site for some of the more popular ones.

Many different instrument bags are available

 

Colapsible Buckets 

Buckets may be the very best Christmas present ever.  My favorite style is the round bucket, because it is easier to use on river trips when “shopping for groceries” or washing dishes.  However we have oval shaped Buckets also with two straps for the handle. After you use these at the grocery store, to haul your pipe fittings, or your wet suit.   Soon you will not be able to live with out one.  they are handy beyond description.

 

 

Purchase  our  Dry Bags on the web

Purchase our Self Bailing Whitewater Rafts on the web.

Purchase our Catarafts, on the web   

Purchase our Culebras Frameless catarafts on the web

 

Have a look at our end of season sale prices. 

 

All prices are discounted 10% for the Christmas Season.

Stores and Outfitters get aditional discounts as well.  So do not forget to ask! 

 

  What Ever Happened to the Grass Hopper Raft?

 

Well it is done, and you can purchase one.  Give us a call about availability and when we can schedule one for you.  Be sure to have a look at our progress and pricing here.

 

 

JPW Wishes Merry Christmas to some customers who really need some special projects

  Merry Christmas to Our Marine Mammal friends 

Please have a look at this device we made for Rescue of Manatees that are injured by motor boats.  

 

Dolphin Research Center asked us to make this product for them.  It will help rescue Manatees and Dolphins that are injured.  See the video about how it works, and see the document explaining the rational behind the design.

 


Happy Thanksgiving

 

  Happy Thanksgiving. Have a Wonderful Time with Friends and Family

 

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Shop G3 and G3 will donate to your local Avalanche Center. Good deal for All

 

G3 - Genuine Guide Gear

G3 IS GIVING BACK + keeping you safe

NOVEMBER 2016

Genuine Guide Gear

SHOP G3 BY NOVEMBER 28TH TO PARTICIPATE

WE’RE GIVING 10% OF SALES TO YOUR LOCAL AVALANCHE CENter

Amidst the shopping craze of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, G3 is shaking it up and giving back to the backcountry community.

From now until ‘Cyber Monday’ November 28th, we are donating 10% of online sales revenue to avalanche centers around North America.

The best part is you get to choose who we give it to.

Just head to our online store, gear up for the season, and then select where 10% of your purchase should be donated. UAC, CAIC, NWAC, and several others round out the list. We couldn’t get every region, but we look forward to expanding the project next winter.

*Offer does not apply to Pro/Employee purchase program. G3 ships to Canada and USA addresses only.  

GEAR UP NOW Recent Avalanche Safety Posts

 

Genuine Guide Gear

Enter to win big

open season giveaway

We teamed up with Scarpa and Flylow to hook you up with the ultimate ski gear giveaway. Enter the Open Season Sweepstakes for a chance to score G3 ION LT 12 Bindings, G3 FINDr skis, G3 Alpinist LT Mohair Climbing Skins, a Flylow Genius Jacket, Scarpa F1 ski boots, and a Level 1 Avalanche Class in your region.

Now that’s how to kick off a good season.

Enter To Win

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Do You Understand Inbound Marketing? Pimping a Book for a Friend, But a Good Book

How to Lead and Compete in a Digital Universe: Growing Your Business in a Digitally Distracted World

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Preparing business leaders with the big-picture understanding needed in order to lead sales and marketing efforts in our digitally distracted world.

Written by sales and marketing expert and Revenue River Marketing’s founder and managing partner Eric Pratt, How to Lead & Compete in a Digital Universe lays out the components for a hyper-digital strategy to help organizations compete for new business in the places their prospects frequent. To prepare you to lead organizational change, Eric defines the big decisions business executives face around their growth strategies in a digital marketplace. By understanding our complex marketplace, mobile landscape, and need for instant gratification you’ll be prepared to lead the organization towards a successful set of strategies and tactics to help you compete in our digital universe.

Buy it today, it’s less than a buck!

 

Revenue River Marketing,  LLC

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Support Your Local Avalanche Center By Shopping G3

G3 IS GIVING BACK + keeping you safe

SHOP G3 BY NOVEMBER 28TH TO PARTICIPATE

WE’RE GIVING 10% OF SALES TO YOUR LOCAL AVALANCHE CENTER

Amidst the shopping craze of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, G3 is shaking it up and giving back to the backcountry community.

From now until ‘Cyber Monday’ November 28th, we are donating 10% of online sales revenue to avalanche centers around North America.

The best part is you get to choose who we give it to.

Just head to our online store, gear up for the season, and then select where 10% of your purchase should be donated. UAC, CAIC, NWAC, and several others round out the list. We couldn’t get every region, but we look forward to expanding the project next winter.

*Offer does not apply to Pro/Employee purchase program. G3 ships to Canada and USA addresses only.

GEAR UP NOW Recent Avalanche Safety Posts

 

Enter to win big

open season giveaway

We teamed up with Scarpa and Flylow to hook you up with the ultimate ski gear giveaway. Enter the Open Season Sweepstakes for a chance to score G3 ION LT 12 Bindings, G3 FINDr skis, G3 Alpinist LT Mohair Climbing Skins, a Flylow Genius Jacket, Scarpa F1 ski boots, and a Level 1 Avalanche Class in your region.

Now that’s how to kick off a good season.

Enter To Win

Expect More.

© G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc. 2015.
All Rights Reserved.


Congratulations to the winners of the 2016 National Outdoor book Awards

http://www.noba-web.org/books16.htm

 

Outdoor Literature

 

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Winner. Fast Into the Night:  A Woman, Her Dogs, and Their Journey North on the Iditarod Trail.  By Debbie Clarke Moderow.  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston.  ISBN 978054448412

In this beautifully written and moving account, Debbie Moderow whisks you away on a dogsled across Alaska.  Her interest in dogs began quite innocently when a friend gave their family a “retired” sled dog by the name of Salt.  Salt came just at a perfect time, helping Moderow recover from the depression following a second miscarriage.  The family took in more dogs, and in a roundabout way, Moderow ended up entering Alaska’s famous Iditarod race.  There’s adventure, of course, and plenty of it on the thousand-mile Iditarod trail, but what makes this book so appealing is the connection between Moderow and her dogs.  We come to learn their names, their personality quirks, and the warmth and love that she shares with each of them. 

 

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Honorable Mention.  Portage: A Family, a Canoe and the Search for the Good Life. By Sue Leaf.  University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis.  ISBN 9780816698547

Sue Leaf knows her way around a canoe, but what’s even better from our standpoint is that she is a gifted story teller.  In this collection of writings spanning 35 years, Leaf takes ordinary canoe trips and brings them alive.  Weaving the stories around family life, and natural and cultural history, her trips range from her home state of Minnesota to Canada to the bayous of Louisiana.  Yes, it is all about the good life, and one that Leaf has captured so well.

 

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Natural History Literature

 
 

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Winner. A Sea of Glass:  Searching for the Blaschkas’ Fragile Legacy in an Ocean at Risk.  By Drew Harvell.  University of California Press, Oakland, CA.  ISBN 9780520285682

They were very old, created in the mid 1800’s, but they were absolutely exquisite.  Stored away in a Cornell University warehouse for years, they were glass replicas of marine invertebrates, the spineless creatures of the sea.  They had been created by the great glass flower artists Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka of central Europe.  The delicate replicas were so life-like that upon first seeing them author Drew Harvell was mesmerized by their beauty.  As a professor of evolutionary biology, Harvell was well acquainted with the invertebrates, and she began to wonder if man’s activities in connection with the ocean have had any effect on the populations of animals represented by Blaschkas’ replicas.  That sets Harvell off on a journey of discovery, one in which you become an eyewitness, as she dives into the mysterious depths of the seas.

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History/Biography

 

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Winner. The Ghosts of K2: The Epic Saga of the First Ascent.  By Mick Conefrey.  Oneworld Publications, London.  ISBN 9781780745954

Of all the highest mountains in the world, K2 ranks among the most difficult and dangerous.  It’s not only the peak’s rarified air and exposed flanks that are responsible for its reputation, but violent storms can suddenly materialize, trapping climbers for days on end.  Using newly available source materials and interviews with surviving team members of past expeditions, author Mick Conefrey skillfully re-constructs a vivid and gripping history of the mountain.

 

 

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Honorable Mention.  Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering.  By Maurice Isserman.  W. W. Norton, New York.  ISBN 9780393068504

There are several comprehensive historic works on American mountaineering and climbing, but Maurice Isserman ups the ante with this book.  Part of the book’s appeal is the way he approaches the subject, deftly blending notable achievements in the climbing world with social and cultural history.  Works such as this can easily drag after the first couple of chapters, but not this one.  Isserman has a lively and engaging writing style which holds one’s attention and keeps the pages turning.

 

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Honorable Mention.  Valley Walls: A Memoir of Climbing & Living in Yosemite.  By Glen Denny.  Yosemite Conservancy. Yosemite National Park.  ISBN 9781930238633

They were an unkempt bunch.  Some of them went days on end without bathing.  They were the denizens of that notorious campground in Yosemite called Camp 4 who pioneered the techniques and equipment of modern day big wall climbing.  In the 1960’s, author Glen Denny was there, taking many of the era’s iconic photographs and making some of his own notable first ascents.  Valley Walls is his engrossing and memorable story of those raucous days.

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Design and Artistic Merit

 

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Winner. The Living Bird: 100 Years of Listening to Nature.  Photography by Gerrit Vyn.  Design by Jane Jeszeck. Essays by Scott Weidensaul, Lyanda Lynn Haupt, John W. Fitzpatrick, and Jared Diamond.  Mountaineers Books (Seattle) in conjunction with The Cornell Lab of Ornithology (New York).  ISBN 9781594859656

From one of the leading ornithology labs comes a book with extraordinary design and breathtaking imagery.  Within the pages of this elegant book, master photographer Gerrit Vyn and leading naturalists, explore the fascinating world of birds.   It’s not just Vyn’s accomplished photography — though the book could stand alone on Vyn’s art alone — it is also filled with up-to-date facts, and insightful and satisfying writing.  This is a superior production in every respect.  If you have just one book on birds in your library, you can’t make a better choice than this one.

 

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Winner.  Yosemite in the Fifties: The Iron Age.  Design by Tom Adler and Evan Backes.  Photo Editing by Dean Fidelman.  Edited by John Long.  Patagonia Books, Ventura, CA.  ISBN 9781938340482

Two words come to mind in describing this handsomely done, large format book: visual celebration.  What it celebrates are the highly inventive years of the 1950’s when climbers in Yosemite pushed the boundaries of what was possible, all the while experimenting and creating new tools of the trade.  The photos are drawn from a wide variety of original sources and fit comfortably into the book’s crisp graphic design.  Enhancing the overall appeal of the book is the inclusion of classic writings authored by climbers of the time period.  All in all, it’s a striking work which captivates from the first page all the way to the last thought-provoking photograph on the back cover. 

 

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Honorable Mention.  Todd and Brad Reed’s Michigan: Wednesdays in the Mitten.  Photography by Todd & Brad Reed.  Design by Todd & Brad Reed, Sarah Genson and Rachel Gaudette.  Cover by Misty Reed.  Todd & Brad Reed Photography, LCC., Ludington, MI.  ISBN 9781495152139.

Page through this book and you’ll be immediately impressed:  both with its beauty and its size.  It is large, larger than typical large format books.  That’s because the father and son team of Todd and Brad Reed deserve an expansive canvas on which to display their art.  Within the book’s covers are a series of stunning photographs that were taken on every Wednesday throughout a one year period.  This is photographic virtuosity of the highest order and a compelling tribute to the state of Michigan

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Nature and the Environment

 

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Winner. Victory Gardens for Bees: A DIY Guide to Saving the Bees. By Lori Weidenhammer.  Douglas & McIntyre, Madeira Park, BC.  ISBN 9781771620536

During World War I and II, many people planted “victory gardens.”  It was way in which individuals could help the war effort by supplementing their country’s food supply.  In this splendidly designed and photographed book, Lori Weidenhammer suggests that victory gardens are again necessary, but for a different reason: to help resolve the shortage of forage and shelter faced by bees.  The book serves as an instructional guide — text, graphics and photographs perfectly meshing together — describing how anyone, even with limited space, can create their own sanctuary for bees. 

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Children’s Category

 

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Winner. Chasing at the Surface:  A Novel.  By Sharon Mentyka.  WestWinds Press/Graphic Arts Books, Portland.  ISBN 9781943328604

In this 220-page novel for young adults, 12-year old Marisa’s world is thrown into confusion when her mom leaves on a mysterious trip.  A school science project monitoring a pod of whales helps take her mind off her worries.  As Marisa learns more about whales, she begins to understand the delicate life-and-death balance facing these creatures of the deep.  Her interest and passion for the whales grows, but events take a turn for the worse when the whales become trapped because of human activity.  The story comes to a climax as Marisa plays a role in helping the whales escape back into the wild, and her mother returns and reveals a long held secret.

 

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Honorable Mention.  Wake Up, Island.  By Mary Casanova.  Woodcuts by Nick Wroblewski.  University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis.  ISBN 9780816689354

If you’re looking for the perfect book to read aloud to young children, look no further.  The story is about the natural world coming awake in the early morning: the sun peeking above the horizon, pine trees stretching,and deer rising from their grassy beds.  Wake Up, Island is a joy to read with its fun word play and animal
sounds — like:  squirrels chattering chitter-chee and chickadees calling dee dee dee.  Nick Wroblewski’s gorgeous woodcuts are the icing on the cake and will have children wide-eyed and eager to point out their favorite creatures.

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 Classic

 

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Winner. Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon. By Michael P. Ghiglieri and Thomas M. Myers.  Puma Press, Flagstaff, AZ.  ISBN 9780984785803

Originally published in 2001, Over the Edge has since sold well over a quarter million copies.  Meticulously researched, it categorizes fatalities and near misses into several groupings including falls, flash floods, river running accidents, and freak mishaps such as lightning and rock falls.  Yes, it is fascinating reading — if somewhat chilling, especially if you happen to be hiking or boating in the Grand Canyon area while reading it.  But its true value lies in the authors’ thoughtful analysis of accidents and their causes — most of which, we learn, are preventable and occur again and again.  There’s no such thing as perfect safety in the desert and canyon environment, but by learning from exceptional works as this one, we can certainly tip the odds in our favor. 

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Nature Guidebooks

 

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Winner. Mushrooms of the Northeast: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms.  By Teresa Marrone and Walt Sturgeon.  Adventure Publications, Cambridge, MN.  ISBN 9781591935919

There’s a lot to like about this small guide, starting with its size — it will fit easily in the pocket of a pack for use in the field.  The book is nicely organized into sections by the mushroom’s shape for ease of identification.  Safety is front and center throughout, and that’s underscored with the two most important categories leading off the identification chapters:  edible and toxic mushrooms.  Moreover, from start to finish the authors are careful to point out when an edible mushroom might be confused with a toxic one.  Written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style, this is the right book for aspiring mushroomers.

 

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Honorable Mention.  Pacific Seaweeds:  A Guide to the Common Seaweeds of the West Coast.  By Louis D. Druehl and Bridgette E. Clarkston.  Harbour Publishing, Madeira Park, BC.  ISBN 9781550177374

If you’ve ever wondered about the names of seaweeds that have washed up on shore, this is the guide to reach for.  Of the several methods employed by the authors to aid your identification efforts, one of the most clever is the way seaweeds are photographed.  The book often portrays a seaweed held in a hand or draped over a finger.  That not only helps provide size perspective but it also personalizes the process of identifying it.  It’s what you would see when holding a specimen in your own hand.  What plainly comes through in this book is that the authors are enthusiastic and passionate about these plants of the sea.  They’ve even included an extra treat for your culinary pleasure: a series of sea vegetable recipes.  Bon appétit!

 

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Outdoor Adventure Guidebooks

 

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Winner. Hiking Acadia National Park: A Guide to the Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures.  By Dolores Kong and Dan Ring.  Falcon Guides, Guilford, CT.  ISBN 9781493016617

There’s nothing like Maine’s Acadia National Park.  From its shoreside walks to the commanding view from the highest mountain on the Atlantic seaboard, it’s a place that inspires and regenerates the soul.  One nice feature to Dolores Kong and Dan Ring’s guidebook is the way they have organized hikes according to interest: best hikes for great views, or hikes for children, or dogs, history buffs, peak baggers, or ocean lovers.  It’s all there in one compact package with thoughtful design, clear maps, and straightforward trail descriptions.

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 Instructional

 

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Honorable Mention. Winter in the Wilderness:  A Field Guide to Primitive Survival Skills.  By Dave Hall with Jon Ulrich.  Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY.  ISBN 9780801479953

There’s nothing fancy here.  No frills.  No colorful graphics.  How best to describe it?  It’s is like having a conversation with Northeastern survival expert Dave Hall.  You ask a question and Hall responds with his thoughts.  He might explain the finer points of building a fire (which he demonstrates using what he calls a “fire burrito”).  Or he might offer his opinion on the pros and cons of different snow shelters.  It’s informal, unaffected, and plain good advice.

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Official NOBA reviews prepared by Ron Watters.  Reviews are based on comments and insights provided by members of the judging panels.  A special thanks to Katherine Daly for her editorial work. 

 

Judges
 

Crystal Atamian, Spokane Valley, WA
 Editor, writer and wildlife educator.  Creator and author of Duck Duck Moose, a blog about nature and family.  Former Assistant Book Review Editor for ISLE: Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment.   Former writer for Reno News & Review. Master of Arts in Literature and Environment.

Natalie Bartley, Boise, ID
Freelance outdoor writer/photographer/editor and certified Nordic ski instructor. Active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association. Doctorate in Recreation and Leisure Services from University of Utah. Author of Best Easy Day Hikes Boise and Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho and Boise’s Best Outdoor Adventures mobile app travel guide.

Virginia Barlow, Corinth, VT
Consulting forester and founder of Redstart Forestry. Co-founder, writer and editor of Northern Woodlands Magazine (20 years). Currently active in land conservation work and all things natural. Author of The Nature of the Islands about the flora, fauna and sea life of the Caribbean.

Jeff Cramer, Lincoln, MA
 Curator of Collections at the Thoreau Institute at Walden Woods.  Editor of Thoreau on Freedom: Attending to the Man, Selected Writings of Henry David Thoreau, and an annotated edition of Walden.

Val Cunningham, St. Paul, MN
 Naturalist, freelance writer and editor, leads local bird hikes and conducts bird surveys for Audubon. Author of The Gardener’s Hummingbird Book. Regular columnist for Outdoor News and Minneapolis StarTribune. Writes for local, regional and national nature and bird-oriented publications.

Jim & Sara Fullerton, St. Petersburg, FL

 Past president of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education.  Doctorate in Human Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.   Assistant Professor for management and leadership development at the College of Coastal Georgia.  Twenty years experience as an outdoor adventure leader.  His wife Sara who assists with judging the children’s category is an elementary school teacher and has worked in a children’s bookstore.

Dale Harrington, Boone, NC
 Biology instructor at Caldwell Community College.  Naturalist.  Former trip leader for Appalachian State University. Avid mountaineer and hiker.

Rob Jones, Salt Lake City, UT
 Director of the University of Utah Outdoor Recreation Program.  Former president Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education.  Certified Utah river guide and Leave No Trace Master Educator.

Rodney Ley, Fort Collins, CO
 Director for Outdoor Programs at Colorado State University.  Former outdoor columnist for Gannett newspapers.  Founder of a backcountry ski yurt system.  Former board member, Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education.

Kate Mapp, Heber City, UT
 Head Librarian, Summit Country Library, Kama Branch.  Former Lead Wilderness Ranger for the US Forest Service (5 years).   Level III ski patroller and former president of the Canyons Professional Ski Patrol Association.  Reviewer for “Women Writing in the West” Book Awards.

John Miles, El Prado, NM
 Former Dean and Professor Emeritus of Environmental Studies, Huxley College, Western Washington University.  Author of six books, most recently Wilderness in National Parks: Playground or Preserve.  Currently researching books on national parks and the history of the youth conservation movement.

Jill Morgan, Cynthiana, KY
 Publisher of Purple House Press specializing in classic children’s books.  Supervises book layout, design and production.  Lives on an old dairy farm with her husband, three children, and an assortment of dogs and cats.  Past president of the local Humane Society.

Susanne Dubrouillet Morais, Raleigh, NC
 Assistant Professor, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management at North Carolina State University.  Formerly, program director and instructor at Penn State University working with recreation majors and overseeing Penn State’s Wilderness Orientation Program.  Past program director with Clemson University’s Clemson Expeditions.  Masters of Education in Outdoor Education.

James Moss, Littleton, CO
 Outdoor industry attorney, risk management consultant, author and speaker.  Chair, American Alpine Club Library Committee.  Board of directors of the Galapagos Preservation Society, and Colorado Alliance of Environmental Education.  Teaches ski area risk assessment, liability and safety at Colorado Mountain College.  Author of Outdoor Recreation Risk Management, Insurance and Law.

Tom Mullin, Unity ME
 Fellow of the National Association for Interpretation.  Associate Professor of Parks and Forest Resources at Unity College.  Consultant for a series of twenty Time-Life nature books.  1987 Thru-hiker of the 2,100+ mile Appalachian Trail.

Tammie L. Stenger-Ramsey, Bowling Green, KY
 Associate Professor, Recreation Administration and Outdoor Leadership at Western Kentucky University.  Leave No Trace Master Educator.  American Canoe Association Canoe Instructor.  Student Literary Award Coordinator for the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education.

Ron Watters, Pocatello, ID
Chairman, National Outdoor Book Awards.  Author of eight outdoor books (Never Turn Back, Ski Camping, The Whitewater Book, etc.)  Formerly, Director of the Idaho State University Outdoor Program (25 years).

Ingrid Wicken, Norco, CA
 Founder and Director of the California Ski Library.  Author of works on the history of skiing (Lost Ski Areas, Pray for Snow: The History of Skiing in Southern California, etc.).  Professor of Kinesiology at Moreno Valley College.

Melanie Wulf, St. Charles, IL
 Former director of the Outdoor Program at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.  Masters in Outdoor Education from Northern Illinois University.  Certified Elementary and Middle School Teacher.

 

 


Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard: The fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Trek Farley bicycles and framesets

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and return the bicycles to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact: Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Photos available at https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Trek-Recalls-Farley-Bicycles

Recall Details

Units: About 2,600 (in addition, about 360 units were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves model year 2014 Trek Farley bicycles and framesets and 2015 Trek Farley 6 bicycles and framesets. The 2014 Trek Farley is black with green decals with an aluminum frame and fork. The 2014 frameset is sky blue with orange decals. The 2015 Trek Farley 6 is black with blue decals with an aluminum frame and fork. Both bicycle models were sold in 14.5 through 21.5 inch sizes. “Trek” is printed across the bicycle frame.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the bicycle fork separating from the steer tube. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2013 through August 2016 for between $1,700 and $2,600.

Importer: Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.

For more information on this see:

For Retailers

Recalls Call for Retailer Action

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.

Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet

Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.

For Manufacturers

The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

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Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Hazard: The bicycle’s rear shock absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall and injury hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled rear shock absorbers and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. Consumers unable to return their bicycles should contact Fox for instructions on receiving a free repair. 

Name of Product: Mountain bike rear shock absorbers

Consumer Contact: Fox toll-free at 855-360-3488 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@ridefox.com or online at http://ridefox.com/recall and click on the recall link for more information.

Pictures available here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Fox-Factory-Recalls-Mountain-Bike-Shock-Absorbers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards

Units: About 6,100 (in addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada)

Description: This  recall involves all model year 2016 and some 2017 FLOAT X2 bicycle rear shock absorbers sold both individually and installed on YT, Giant, Pivot, Intense, Ibis, Scott, Trek, GT, Knolly, Norco, Rocky Mountain, Diamondback, Morpheus, Foes Racing, Orbea and Canyon full-suspension mountain bikes and frames. The solid black or black and gold FLOAT X2 shocks have an air sleeve construction. FLOAT X2 is printed on the external reservoir connected to the blue compression and red rebound adjusters that have X2 and RVS laser etched on them. Recalled shocks do not have a “250 psi max” label directly under the air fill boss on the outer sleeve of the shock.  Recalled shocks and bike models can be identified at http://ridefox.com/recall. 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of the shock absorber outer sleeve rupturing. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Independent bike stores nationwide, online at Jenson USA, Pro Bike Supply, Universal Cycles, Go-ride.com and other online bike retailers from March 2015 through September 2016. The shocks were installed as original equipment on full-suspension mountain bikes and frames sold for between about $2,700 to $10,000 and sold individually as an aftermarket accessory for about $600.

Manufacturer: Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif.

Manufactured in: United States

Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.

For more information on this see:

For Retailers

Recalls Call for Retailer Action

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.

Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet

Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.

For Manufacturers

The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

What do you think? Leave a comment.

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Advanced Sports International Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard Name of Product: Breezer and Fuji bicycles

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Advanced-Sports-International-Recalls

Recall Date: September 27, 2016

Hazard: The top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and take their bicycle to a local Breezer or Fuji Bicycles Dealer or contact Advanced Sports International for a free replacement top seat clamp.

Consumer Contact: Advanced Sports International tollfree at 888-2866263 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fujibikes.com  or www.breezerbikes.com and click on “Recall Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Photos Available At: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Advanced-Sports-International-Recalls

Units: About 3,000

Description: This recall involves Advanced Sports International’s 2017 model year Breezer and Fuji bicycles. The aluminum bicycles come in a variety of colors. The seatposts are silver or black. The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycle. Recalled models include:

Fuji Bicycles

Breezer Bicycles

Absolute 1.3 Disc

Absolute 1.7 Disc

Absolute 1.7 Disc ST

Absolute 2.1

Addy 27.5 1.3

Addy 27.5 1.5

Addy 27.5 1.7

Nevada 27.5 1.5

Nevada 27.5 1.7

Nevada 27.5 1.9

Traverse 1.9 ST

Police Special 29

Downtown 3 ST

Downtown 7+

Downtown 7+ ST

Downtown 8

Downtown 8 ST

 

 

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Authorized Breezer and Fuji Bicycle dealers from June 2016 through July 2016 for between $400 and $900.

Importer/Distributor: Advanced Sports International, of Philadelphia, Pa.

Manufactured in: China

Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.

For more information on this see:

For Retailers

Recalls Call for Retailer Action

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.

Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet

Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.

For Manufacturers

The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

clip_image002What do you think? Leave a comment.

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List of Enhancements at Colorado Ski Resorts for the 2016-17 season.

Colorado Ski Country USA Enhances Guest Experience for 2016/17 Season

with Major Capital Improvements

Resorts Invest In New Dining Options, Lifts and Transportation Upgrades

 

Photo Credit: Arapahoe Basin, Dave Camara

Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member resorts are dedicated to providing a guest experience that sets the standard in ski vacations, from friendly employees providing personal interactions and a welcoming spirit, to unmatched guest services including top of the line amenities, customized programs and innovative activities.

CSCUSA resorts regularly invest to improve facilities and enhance the guest experience both on and off the mountain. For the 2016/17 season, guests will find new dining options, new chairlifts and new terrain enhancements, as well as other improvements that will elevate the premier skiing and snowboarding experience at CSCUSA resorts.

Below is a summary of the many upgrades at CSCUSA resorts that guests will enjoy during the 2016/17 ski season.

Arapahoe Basin

To celebrate A-Basin’s 70th Anniversary, the resort has made significant investments into improving the base area including renovating buildings, improving walkways and ramps, upgrading skier services, expanding Arapahoe Sports and providing better outdoor seating and viewing areas for the main stage.

A-Basin has recently updated all of its webcams, installing new ones last season in the base area and facing the Pali terrain and invested in a partnership with Prism for the Divide Cam, situated at the summit. For more information, visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

Aspen Snowmass

Aspen Snowmass has undergone significant renovations in anticipation of the 2016/17 season including an extensive remodel at Gwyn’s High Alpine Restaurant that will expand the building’s capacity from 350 to 800, and add a bar complete with a large wood-burning fire and big-screen televisions. Additionally the cafeteria will have a “market” setup that will improve diners’ access to food.

Lynn Britt Cabin, debuted in the spring of 2016, introduced LBC Après, a lively après party at the quaint cabin featuring $6 Woody Creek Distillers Gin & Juice Cocktails alongside après food specials starting at $5.

Aspen will host the 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals March 15-17, 2017, marking the first time the event has been held in the U.S. in 20 years. The races will feature the best men’s and women’s alpine skiing athletes in the world competing in downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom and nation’s team event. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com.

Cooper

This season Cooper will unveil a new mountaintop yurt lodge, a comfortable place to kick back for a break, complete with food and beverage and a large deck with stunning panoramic mountain views.

Other ski area improvements include a new Pistenbully 400 slope groomer to continue to provide the softest and smoothest snow around. There are also new administrative offices at the mountain and a new point-of-sale system in food and beverage and the retail shop. For more information, visit www.skicooper.com.

Copper Mountain

On the Rockies is Copper’s new bar and entertainment hotspot in the resort’s Center Village. Just steps from the American Eagle chairlift, On the Rockies specializes in craft whiskeys from Colorado and beyond as well as craft beer. It also features a full menu of sandwiches, salads and other American fare.

A second new eatery, Eagle BBQ, will offer a variety of barbeque options in a Colorado-themed atmosphere in Center Village’s Copper Junction building. The restaurant’s patio is as close to the snow as possible, making it a perfect après location. It is expected to open in November 2016.

Recently Copper’s Green Team secured a grant from the State of Colorado to install four Level 2 electric car charging spaces, allowing vehicles to charge in 4-8 hours. Located at the entrance of the Beeler parking lot in Copper’s Center Village, the Chargepoint interface allows users to schedule appointment times through a smartphone app, free of charge.

For 2016/17, Copper will offer a new option for those looking for luxury accommodations during their visit. White River Luxury Rentals will allow guests to book units through the White River Luxury Rentals website and coppercolorado.com. For more information, visit www.coppercolorado.com.

Crested Butte

For 2016/17 Crested Butte Mountain Resort will feature a new coffee shop, Coal Breaker Coffee, named after the Ruby-Anthracite. Coal Breaker is located in the Treasury Center in the base area and offers made-to-order crepes, breakfast sandwiches, espresso and hand scooped ice cream.

Another feature for 2016/17 is a new, quarter million dollar, state-of-the-art Montana Crystal Glide Finish automated tuning machine to provide speedy and accurate tuning of skis and snowboards to the Gunnison Valley.

A new program at the resort will debut this season, Women’s Tips on Tuesday’s is a half-day women’s specific ski school led by Crested Butte’s top female pros that concludes with a glass of wine. For more information, visit www.skicb.com.

Eldora

For 2016/17 Eldora added new runs on Indian Peaks as well as upgraded key facilities in both Timbers Lodge and Indian Peaks Lodge. Other improvements include upgrades to snowmaking equipment and guest Wi-Fi internet. For more information, visit www.eldora.com.

Monarch Mountain

For 2016/17 Monarch is adding three designated uphill travel routes that will allow guests to trek from the base area to the top of the Continental Divide. Guests must register at the information desk to receive the complimentary uphill travel ticket.

Also new this season, Monarch will have one, all-mountain point-of-sale system, Siriusware, that allows guests to log in online and reload their ticket products, skipping the ticket windows and increasing convenience. For more information, visit www.skimonarch.com.

Purgatory

New this season guests will notice the Columbine beginner area has been expanded and re-graded to improve the area where beginners learn to ski and snowboard. Also, the Snow Coaster Tubing Hill has been relocated, redesigned, and enhanced for a better user experience and a hazard tree mitigation project will vastly improve the health of the forest and enhance tree skiing at the resort.

A modernized rope tow, the new T-3 surface lift, will transport skiers on the backside of the mountain heading west to the Legends Lift 8 high-speed detachable-quad chairlift, which debuted last winter. The T-3 lift will also connect a new trail to the Legends Lift 8. The Legends Bypass, which opened last winter as an alternative way down to Lift 8, will be widened and re-graded.

Additionally, the snowmaking system has been enhanced with additional snow guns and upgraded nozzles, making snowmaking efforts more productive and efficient allowing for snowmaking as early as October.

Purgatory installed a new point-of-sale software that will make it easier for consumers who are making purchases throughout the resort, providing them with faster transactions at the Ticket Office, Snow Sports School, rentals, retail, and restaurants.

This fall, Purgatory is opening a new convenient retail, rental and repair services shop in Durango at 2615 Main Ave. The remodel will provide a new storefront for outdoor recreation apparel, gear, rentals, repair services, ticket/pass purchases, as well as the resort’s reservation center. For more information, visit www.skipurg.com.

Silverton

As Silverton celebrates its 15th anniversary season in 2016/17, the ski area will unveil a new custom ski basket for helicopter skiing which will allow the Silverton heli to fly higher and faster than ever before and allow guests to get in more runs during their stay. Also new this season, redesigned entrance steps to the tent will greet visitors.

Other improvements include an all new demo fleet featuring state of the art Marker demo bindings.

Silverton’s largest hotel, The Grand Imperial Hotel, recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation this year to return this historic building to its former luster with huge upgrades to all aspects of the facility. For more information, visit www.silvertonmountain.com.

Ski Granby Ranch

Ski Granby has added one new groomer and five new snow guns, which will increase snow making capability by more than 100 acres. Additionally, there will be new TVs and a new menu at the Grill. From more information, visit www.granbyranch.com.

Sunlight

In preparation for the season, Sunlight has updated its fleet of rental equipment with the purchase of several hundred sets of new skis, snowboards, and boots plus new tuning equipment. Coupled with a fresh wax and high-precision tuning, visitors will be ready to shine during Sunlight’s 50th anniversary season. For more information, visit www.sunlightmtn.com.

Steamboat

For 2016/17 Steamboat will replace its Elkhead fixed-grip quad with a Dopplemayr high-speed detachable quad, cutting ride times by more than half. Safety bars will also be added to the new lift. The increased speed and capacity of the new Elkhead lift is expected to substantially improve the guest experience in the popular Sunshine and Priest Creek areas of the mountain, especially at lunchtime and end-of-day egress.

Steamboat’s new mountain coaster will operate year-round in the vicinity of Christie Peak Express lift. The mountain coaster will allow guests to ride a gravity driven sled up the mountain and then slide down the rails while controlling the sled.

A new flight will offer travelers a chance to experience Steamboat’s legendary Champagne Powder® with a direct flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN). Alaska Airlines will fly routes twice a week from Dec. 17, 2016 to March 25, 2017.

The resort partnered with Marmot on a new concept store located on the corner of 7th Street and Lincoln Ave in historic downtown Steamboat. The new 1,800-square-foot branded retail space will focus extensively on outerwear, apparel and accessories from the award-winning, high-performance company.

Improvements to snowmaking equipment include a new Leitwolf snowcat and an upgrade to the pumphouse to increase water capacity for snowmaking. For more information, visit www.steamboat.com.

Telluride

The beloved Telluride Mountain Village Gondola system will celebrate its 20th anniversary in December. A celebration with a series of events and a festive gala will take place during the anniversary month while a number of events will take place to celebrate the Gondola and its contribution to the region throughout the season.

Telluride’s newest restaurant, Altezza at the Peaks, offers incredible views. Altezza, which means “height” in Italian, offers an Italian-inspired menu, with a variety of main courses such as traditional pastas and Colorado-inspired dishes. To broaden the overall resort experience, Telluride is adding a number of ongoing, free, family-friendly events to take place when the lifts stop turning for the day including a kids’ zone, a holiday prelude and movie series, other movie nights and live music in the mountain village.

Skiers and riders will also have new transportation options with Allegiant Airlines adding a flight between Montrose/Telluride and Denver. The seasonal flights will operate twice weekly and fly nonstop between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and DIA (DEN) with one-way fares as low as $44.

Telluride continues to invest in its infrastructure by enhancing the snowmaking capabilities in the Meadows area that caters to Ski School and beginner skiers and snowboarders. For more information, visit www.tellurideskiresort.com.

Winter Park

The Winter Park Express ski train returns, restoring passenger rail service from Denver’s Union Station to the slopes of Winter Park with service beginning Saturday, January 7 and continuing every weekend and holiday Monday through Sunday, March 26. This service is the only one of its kind in the United States.

There are four new state-of-the-art snowcats that can be used year-round to trim trees and bushes in the summer that have a tendency to peek through the snow in the winter. At peak output the resort will be able to groom almost 1,000 acres, which is a lot of corduroy. For more information, visit www.winterparkresort.com.

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek Ski Area will debut a new lift for the 2016/17 ski season, the Lynx Lift, which will link the existing base area to a new teaching area. The top of the Lynx Lift terminal building will house a ski school greeting area facility designed for greater customer service for beginner skiers.

A portion of the Tranquility Parking Lot has been paved and other damaged areas have been repaired with 2,600 tons of asphalt. The ski and snowboard rentals have increased their fleet for next season with new demos, sport and standard models from some of the best manufactures in the industry. Guests will also see cosmetic improvements to the base area buildings as well as the Bonanza Lift.

This season marks the 40th year Wolf Creek Ski Area has been owned and operated by the Pitcher family, which is committed to operating a sustainable ski area with a low-density skiing experience that remains affordable to the public.

Other improvements include an upgrade in the food and beverage department from traditional cash registers to a point-of-sale system. Improvements to the online reservation system include allowing guests to book ski school lessons and access to the entire rental fleet. Radio telemetry for activating avalanche control exploders along the Knife Ridge out of the Horseshow Bowl were added this spring while maintenance on the the D. Boyce Poma Lift will keep piece of Wolf Creek history operating. For more information, visit www.wolfcreekski.com.


Premier in SLC of 3,000 Cups of Tea the story of the program and its founder Greg Mortenson

September 27, 2016

3,000 CUPS OF TEA

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Start: September 27, 2016 7:00 PM
End: September 27, 2016 9:00 PM
Venue: The City Library The City Library
Address: 210 E. 400 S. , Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
Cost: Free

*Post-film Q&A with director Jennifer Jordan and Co-Producer Jeff Rhoads

This is the story of Greg Mortenson, his mission to bring about peace through education, his meteoric rise, and the scandal that brought him to his knees. It is the story of the difference his work is making in some of the most remote and dangerous parts of the world. The film explores the brilliance and the blindness of a great but sometimes flawed human being, and finally, it reveals what has happened since the scandal to the man, his schools, and his dream of spreading “peace through books not bombs.”

In 2000 and again in 2002, Jeff Rhoads and Jennifer Jordan made the arduous, week-long journey into base camp at the foot of K2, the world’s second highest mountain, to research future books and shoot a documentary for National Geographic. Those treks took the two through scores of remote mountain villages, many of which had only one building with four plumb walls standing among the mud and stone huts. Those buildings turned out to be Central Asia Institute schools.

Then in 2011, allegations arose that many of those schools did not exist and that Mortenson had used the Institute as his “personal ATM.” Having helped us with both of our expeditions through the troubled and fractious Northern Territories of Pakistan, Mortenson had become a friend and colleague to Rhoads and Jordan. When he came to Salt Lake only months after the attacks of 9-11, Jordan interviewed him about his experience building schools for girls in the nexus of the Taliban and Al Qaeda’s powerbase.

As the media firestorm began and continued Rhoads and Jordan decided to find out for themselves what had happened with Mortenson, his schools, and perhaps, with the state of American journalism.

3,000 Cups of Tea is the result of that investigation.

Jennifer Jordan

www.3000cupsoftea.org


Get Your Comments in to Save the Gran Canyon from Development

 You only have until this Saturday, Sept 3 TODAY at 5:00 PM MT to help SAVE THE CONFLUENCE. Please SPEAK UP FOR GRAND CANYON!

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You only have until this Saturday, Sept 3 at 5:00 PM MT to help SAVE THE CONFLUENCE. Please SPEAK UP FOR GRAND CANYON!

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Dear James,
CALLING ALL CANYON & RIVER ADVOCATES — The unthinkable has happened. Legislation has been submitted within the Navajo Nation for the Grand Canyon Escalade proposal (421 acres of development above the sacred confluence of the Little Colorado and Colorado Rivers, with a gondola/tramway that could bring 10,000 people down to river level PER DAY). If approved, this massive development would FOREVER CHANGE GRAND CANYON!EVERYONE should please submit comments and speak out against this terrible proposal before the deadline which is 5:00 PM this Saturday Sept. 3rd!! Please spread the word far and wide through email and social media! We need YOUR help!

1. READ THE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL AT http://www.navajonationcouncil.org/Legislations/2016/AUG/0293-16.pdf
2. SIGN THE PETITION AGAINST THIS PROPOSAL! The petition link can be found at www.savetheconfluence.com (and please encourage others to support and follow the STC Facebook page, sign up for email alerts, etc.)
3. COMMENT DIRECTLY TO THE NAVAJO NATION! You can email directly to comments or you can mail comments to: Executive Director Office of Legislative Services P.O. Box 3390 Window Rock, AZ 86515 (928) 871-7590. Comments may be made in the form of chapter resolutions, letters, position papers, etc. Please include your name, position title, address for written comments; a valid e-mail address is required. Anonymous comments will not be included in the Legislation packet.

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The bottom line is:

This is GRAND CANYON – one of the seven NATURAL wonders of the world. If the Navajo Nation government approves this development, the integrity of values for which Grand Canyon was created will be severely compromised and degraded FOREVER.

The Little Colorado River corridor and its confluence with the Colorado River is culturally and spiritually significant to ALL of the affiliated tribes who hold Grand Canyon sacred.

A fragile, delicately balanced ecosystem is at stake. Proposed development raises serious questions about water, sewage, noise, impacts to endangered species (such as the humpback chub that spawn in the Little Colorado River), dark skies and wilderness values.

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Have YOU sent in your personal comments yet? You must do it by this Saturday, Sept 3 at 5:00 PM, MT! Please act NOW!

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GSI Outdoors Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Standard; Sold Exclusively at L.L.Bean

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/GSI-Outdoors-Recalls-Childrens-Water-Bottles/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Kids’ insulated water bottles

Hazard: The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead.  Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: L.L.Bean at 800-555-9717 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET daily or online at http://www.llbean.com and click on “Recall & Safety Info” for more information.

Recall Details

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/GSI-Outdoors-Recalls-Childrens-Water-Bottles/

Units: About 6,700

Description: This recall involves five styles of kids’ insulated water bottles with printed graphics. The bottles are 13.5 ounces capacity with the following color prints: Dino Bones, Flower Power, Orange Grid camo, Purple Tie Dye Butterfly and Robo Shark. The item identification number 297684 is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the bottle. Also printed on the sticker are “PO#844” and “BB2D2-LLB-R45-0413.”

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Exclusively at: L.L.Bean retail stores, online at http://www.llbean.com and in L.L.Bean catalogues from July 2015 through May 2016 for about $20

Importer/Distributor: GSI Outdoors, Inc., of Spokane, Wash.

Manufactured in: China

Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.

For more information on this see:

For Retailers

Recalls Call for Retailer Action

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.

Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet

Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.

For Manufacturers

The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

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#AdventureTourism, #AdventureTravelLaw, #AdventureTravelLawyer, #AttorneyatLaw, #Backpacking, #BicyclingLaw, #Camps, #ChallengeCourse, #ChallengeCourseLaw, #ChallengeCourseLawyer, #CyclingLaw, #FitnessLaw, #FitnessLawyer, #Hiking, #HumanPowered, #HumanPoweredRecreation, #IceClimbing, #JamesHMoss, #JimMoss, #Law, #Mountaineering, #Negligence, #OutdoorLaw, #OutdoorRecreationLaw, #OutsideLaw, #OutsideLawyer, #RecLaw, #Rec-Law, #RecLawBlog, #Rec-LawBlog, #RecLawyer, #RecreationalLawyer, #RecreationLaw, #RecreationLawBlog, #RecreationLawcom, #Recreation-Lawcom, #Recreation-Law.com, #RiskManagement, #RockClimbing, #RockClimbingLawyer, #RopesCourse, #RopesCourseLawyer, #SkiAreas, #Skiing, #SkiLaw, #Snowboarding, #SummerCamp, #Tourism, #TravelLaw, #YouthCamps, #ZipLineLawyer, Recall, CPSC, Consumer Product Safety Council, LL Bean, GSI Outdoors, Children’s Water Bottles,

 

 


New Sports Consigment shop in Lakewood at Green Mountain Sports

ONE MANS JUNK IS ANOTHER MANS TREASURE!!!!

GMS wants to make sure you know about the OPENING of our New Consignment Store, THE STASH!!!

We offer lightly used BIKE, SKI & BOARD GEAR for kids and adults and are in Need of mORE BIKE GEAR

Our stuff is flying off the shelves. So, if you’ve got an old bike laying around in the garage, a pair of cleats that you never got around to wearing, cool vintage jerseys, kids stuff your kids have grown out of – BRING IT ON IN!!!

If you would like to bring stuff come on down or go to www.greenmountainsports.com/merchant/2307/files/GMSLegalConsignmentAgreementpdf.pdf and fill out the required paperwork and then come on down!!.

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Thank you for supporting GMS and we hope to see you soon!


Documents

New California Proposition 65 warnings & Retailers II

California Proposition 65

CURRICULUM VITAE

Releases Information

Information you need to file with CPSC Form 2

Information Needed to Determine How to Handle a Recall

General Information about Product Liability Warning Notices

CA Prop 65 Chemical list 5.18

California Proposition 65

Manufacturers Checklist for California Proposition 65

 


Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Cannondale commuter bicycles

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Cycling-Sports-Group-Recalls-Commuter-Bicycles/

Hazard: The bicycle’s fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will replace the fork free of charge.

Consumer Contact: Cannondale at 800-726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com or online at http://www.cannondale.com and click on Safety Notices and Recalls at the bottom right-hand corner of the main page for more information.

Recall Details

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Cycling-Sports-Group-Recalls-Commuter-Bicycles/ 

Units: About 3,100 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves 2010-2012 Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles. They were sold in black. Only bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork. The frame is matte black. A Cannondale decal can be found on the downtube.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 30 reports of the bicycle’s fork axle cracking; including an injury report of a fall that resulted in a concussion and bruising.

Sold at: Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2010 through December 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,800.

Importer: Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.

Manufacturer: Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.

For more information on this see:

For Retailers

Recalls Call for Retailer Action

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.

Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet

Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.

For Manufacturers

The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

clip_image002What do you think? Leave a comment.

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Email: Rec-law@recreation-law.com

Google+: +Recreation

Twitter: RecreationLaw

Facebook: Rec.Law.Now

Facebook Page: Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Travel Law

Blog: www.recreation-law.com

Mobile Site: http://m.recreation-law.com

By Recreation Law    Rec-law@recreation-law.com         James H. Moss

 

 

#AdventureTourism, #AdventureTravelLaw, #AdventureTravelLawyer, #AttorneyatLaw, #Backpacking, #BicyclingLaw, #Camps, #ChallengeCourse, #ChallengeCourseLaw, #ChallengeCourseLawyer, #CyclingLaw, #FitnessLaw, #FitnessLawyer, #Hiking, #HumanPowered, #HumanPoweredRecreation, #IceClimbing, #JamesHMoss, #JimMoss, #Law, #Mountaineering, #Negligence, #OutdoorLaw, #OutdoorRecreationLaw, #OutsideLaw, #OutsideLawyer, #RecLaw, #Rec-Law, #RecLawBlog, #Rec-LawBlog, #RecLawyer, #RecreationalLawyer, #RecreationLaw, #RecreationLawBlog, #RecreationLawcom, #Recreation-Lawcom, #Recreation-Law.com, #RiskManagement, #RockClimbing, #RockClimbingLawyer, #RopesCourse, #RopesCourseLawyer, #SkiAreas, #Skiing, #SkiLaw, #Snowboarding, #SummerCamp, #Tourism, #TravelLaw, #YouthCamps, #ZipLineLawyer, Recall, CPSC, Consumer Product Safety Council, Bicycle Fork, Cannondale, cycling, Front Axle, Cycling Sports Group, Inc.,

 

 


Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Due to Crash and Fall Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Strollers/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers

Hazard: The front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jogging strollers and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain a repair kit to secure the front wheel. The repair kit includes a replacement mechanism for securing the front wheel that uses a traditional screw on/off method of attachment instead of the quick release lever method of attachment shipped with the product, as well as new warning labels. Consumers should not return the jogging strollers to retailers where purchased. A repair video is available at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/.

Consumer Contact: Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.pacific-cycle.com, www.instep.net or www.schwinnbikes.com and click on “Safety Notices & Recalls” or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com for more information.

Recall Details

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Strollers/

Units: About 217,600

Description: This recall involves single and double occupant swivel wheel jogging strollers that have a quick release mechanism for removing and re-attaching the front wheel. Instep Safari, Instep Grand Safari, Instep Flight, Schwinn Turismo and Schwinn Discover Single and Double Occupant Swivel jogging strollers with the following model numbers are affected. These models come in a variety of colors. The model number is located on the inside of the metal frame above the rear right wheel.

Instep Safari

Single

Instep Grand Safari

Single

Instep Safari

Double

Instep Grand Safari

Double

Instep Flight 

Single

Instep Flight

— Double

Schwinn Turismo

Single

Schwinn Turismo

Double

Schwinn Discover

Single

Schwinn Discover

Double

11-AR178

11-AR182

11-AR220B

11-AR282

11-AR101AZ

11-AR201AZ

13-SC113

13-SC213

13-SC105AZ

13-SC205AZ

11-AR179

11-AR183

11-AR224

11-AR283

 

11-AR301AZ

13-SC114

13-SC214

 

 

11-AR180

11-AR184

11-AR278

11-AR284

 

 

13-SC116

13-SC216

 

 

11-AR181

11-AR-192

11-AR279

11-AR292

 

 

13-SC117

13-SC217

 

 

11-AR240B

11-AR193

11-AR280

11-AR293

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-AR245

 

11-AR281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-AR250

 

11-AR290

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-AR255

 

11-AR291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-AR700A

 

11-AR340B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

111-AR750

 

11-AR345

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-AR178DS

 

11-AR350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-AR179DS

 

11-AR355

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-AR120B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-AR190

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-AR191

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 132 reports of the front wheel becoming loose or unstable, resulting in 215 injuries, including head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions.

Sold at: Small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Toys-R-Us.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2010 through June 2016 for between $130 and $350.

Importer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Manufacturer: Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in: China

Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.

For more information on this see:

For Retailers

Recalls Call for Retailer Action

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.

Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet

Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.

For Manufacturers

The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

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Email: Rec-law@recreation-law.com

Google+: +Recreation

Twitter: RecreationLaw

Facebook: Rec.Law.Now

Facebook Page: Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Travel Law

Blog: www.recreation-law.com

Mobile Site: http://m.recreation-law.com

By Recreation Law    Rec-law@recreation-law.com         James H. Moss

 

#AdventureTourism, #AdventureTravelLaw, #AdventureTravelLawyer, #AttorneyatLaw, #Backpacking, #BicyclingLaw, #Camps, #ChallengeCourse, #ChallengeCourseLaw, #ChallengeCourseLawyer, #CyclingLaw, #FitnessLaw, #FitnessLawyer, #Hiking, #HumanPowered, #HumanPoweredRecreation, #IceClimbing, #JamesHMoss, #JimMoss, #Law, #Mountaineering, #Negligence, #OutdoorLaw, #OutdoorRecreationLaw, #OutsideLaw, #OutsideLawyer, #RecLaw, #Rec-Law, #RecLawBlog, #Rec-LawBlog, #RecLawyer, #RecreationalLawyer, #RecreationLaw, #RecreationLawBlog, #RecreationLawcom, #Recreation-Lawcom, #Recreation-Law.com, #RiskManagement, #RockClimbing, #RockClimbingLawyer, #RopesCourse, #RopesCourseLawyer, #SkiAreas, #Skiing, #SkiLaw, #Snowboarding, #SummerCamp, #Tourism, #TravelLaw, #YouthCamps, #ZipLineLawyer, Recall, CPSC, Consumer Product Safety Council, Pacific cycle, Inc., Instep, Schwinn, Swivel Wheel, Jogging Strollers,

 


Kwik Tek Recalls Sleds Due to Crash Hazard

Recall Summary

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kwik-Tek-Recalls-Sleds/

Name of Product: Sleds

Hazard: The front handle bar assembly can break, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleds and contact Kwik Tek for a free replacement front end.

Consumer Contact: Kwik Tek at 800-624-1297 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at yukoncharlies.com and click on “Warranty” in the upper right-hand corner for more information.

Recall Details

Photo’s Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kwik-Tek-Recalls-Sleds/

Units: About 4,200

Description: This recall involves the Hammerhead sleds, which were sold in blue, green, orange and yellow. The front handle bars have a steering system with polycarbonate skis. The rear HDPE skis are attached to the main aluminum frame. The units measure 23 inches wide by 9 inches high by 51 inches deep and weigh about 10 pounds. “Hammerhead Pro” is written on the top of the sled. 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: LL Bean, Yukon Charlie’s nationwide and online at Amazon.com, EMS.com, LLBean.com, SharperImage.com and YukonCharlies.com from June 2014 to June 2016 for about $180.

Importer: Kwik Tek Inc., of Denver, Colo. (subsidiary of Yukon Charlie’s, of Pocasset, Mass.)

Manufactured in: China

Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.

For more information on this see:

For Retailers

Recalls Call for Retailer Action

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.

Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet

Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.

For Manufacturers

The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

clip_image002What do you think? Leave a comment.

If you like this let your friends know or post it on FB, Twitter or LinkedIn

 

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Email: Rec-law@recreation-law.com

Google+: +Recreation

Twitter: RecreationLaw

Facebook: Rec.Law.Now

Facebook Page: Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Travel Law

Blog: www.recreation-law.com

Mobile Site: http://m.recreation-law.com

By Recreation Law    Rec-law@recreation-law.com         James H. Moss

 

 

#AdventureTourism, #AdventureTravelLaw, #AdventureTravelLawyer, #AttorneyatLaw, #Backpacking, #BicyclingLaw, #Camps, #ChallengeCourse, #ChallengeCourseLaw, #ChallengeCourseLawyer, #CyclingLaw, #FitnessLaw, #FitnessLawyer, #Hiking, #HumanPowered, #HumanPoweredRecreation, #IceClimbing, #JamesHMoss, #JimMoss, #Law, #Mountaineering, #Negligence, #OutdoorLaw, #OutdoorRecreationLaw, #OutsideLaw, #OutsideLawyer, #RecLaw, #Rec-Law, #RecLawBlog, #Rec-LawBlog, #RecLawyer, #RecreationalLawyer, #RecreationLaw, #RecreationLawBlog, #RecreationLawcom, #Recreation-Lawcom, #Recreation-Law.com, #RiskManagement, #RockClimbing, #RockClimbingLawyer, #RopesCourse, #RopesCourseLawyer, #SkiAreas, #Skiing, #SkiLaw, #Snowboarding, #SummerCamp, #Tourism, #TravelLaw, #YouthCamps, #ZipLineLawyer, Recall, CPSC, Consumer Product Safety Council, Kwik Tek Sled,

 

 


Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard: Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly detach, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Via-Ferrata-Climbing-Equipment/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Black Diamond via ferrata climbing sets

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled via ferrata climbing sets, inspect the lanyards for the orange safety stitching, then contact Black Diamond for a replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/ViaFerrataRecall/Landing. Only those sets that lack the safety stitching need to be returned for replacement.

Consumer Contact: Black Diamond at 800-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on “Safety Notices” for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@bdel.com.

Recall Details

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Via-Ferrata-Climbing-Equipment/

Units: About 100

Description: This recall involves Black Diamond Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata climbing sets with manufacturing codes between 5293 and 5350. The manufacturing code is located on a sewn-in fabric label located inside the zippered cover. “Easy Rider” or “Iron Cruiser” and “Black Diamond” are printed on the black nylon cover.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Camp Saver, Gear Saver Inc., The Gear Coop and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at BlackDiamond.com for between $90 and $110.

Importer/Distributor: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah

Manufactured in: U.S.A.

Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.

For more information on this see:

For Retailers

Recalls Call for Retailer Action

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.

Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet

Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.

For Manufacturers

The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers

A recall leads to lawsuits because injuries are connected to the product being recalled thus a lawsuit. Plaintiff’s hope the three can be connected

Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.

clip_image002What do you think? Leave a comment.

If you like this let your friends know or post it on FB, Twitter or LinkedIn

 

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Email: Rec-law@recreation-law.com

Google+: +Recreation

Twitter: RecreationLaw

Facebook: Rec.Law.Now

Facebook Page: Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Travel Law

Blog: www.recreation-law.com

Mobile Site: http://m.recreation-law.com

By Recreation Law    Rec-law@recreation-law.com         James H. Moss

 

 

#AdventureTourism, #AdventureTravelLaw, #AdventureTravelLawyer, #AttorneyatLaw, #Backpacking, #BicyclingLaw, #Camps, #ChallengeCourse, #ChallengeCourseLaw, #ChallengeCourseLawyer, #CyclingLaw, #FitnessLaw, #FitnessLawyer, #Hiking, #HumanPowered, #HumanPoweredRecreation, #IceClimbing, #JamesHMoss, #JimMoss, #Law, #Mountaineering, #Negligence, #OutdoorLaw, #OutdoorRecreationLaw, #OutsideLaw, #OutsideLawyer, #RecLaw, #Rec-Law, #RecLawBlog, #Rec-LawBlog, #RecLawyer, #RecreationalLawyer, #RecreationLaw, #RecreationLawBlog, #RecreationLawcom, #Recreation-Lawcom, #Recreation-Law.com, #RiskManagement, #RockClimbing, #RockClimbingLawyer, #RopesCourse, #RopesCourseLawyer, #SkiAreas, #Skiing, #SkiLaw, #Snowboarding, #SummerCamp, #Tourism, #TravelLaw, #YouthCamps, #ZipLineLawyer, Recall, CPSC, Consumer Product Safety Council, Black Diamond, Via Ferrata,

 

 


Summer 2016 Commercial Fatalities

This list is not guaranteed to be accurate. The information is found from web searches and news dispatches. Those references are part of the chart. If you have a source for information on any fatality please leave a comment or contact me. Thank you.

If this information is incorrect or incomplete please let me know.  This is up to date as of June 30, 2016. Thanks.

Rafting, Mountaineering, Skiing out of bounds and other sports are probably still safer than your kitchen or bathroom. This information is not to scare you away from any activity but to help you understand the risks and to study.

Red is a probable death due to medical issues unrelated to the activity

Blue is an employee fatality

Dark blue is a death of an employee while working

Date

Activity

State

Location

What

Age

Sex

Location 2

Reference

Ref 2

Company

3/22

Cat Skiing

OR

Mt. Bailey

Avalanche hit tree

 

M

 

http://rec-law.us/1XSFbT7

 

Cat Ski Mount Bailey

5/4

Whitewater Rafting

WA

Wenatchee River

Raft Flipped

53

M

Dryden

http://rec-law.us/1TuBuzC

 

Orion River

 

Whitewater Rafting

ME

Dead River

Fell out

52

M

 

http://rec-law.us/22B3zeY

http://rec-law.us/1U0HrbU

North Country Rivers

5/22

Whitewater Rafting

CO

Arkansas River

Fell out

61

F

Parkdale

http://rec-law.us/1r4zOp3

http://rec-law.us/1O75mWC

Echo Canyon River Expeditions

6/4

Whitewater Rafting

AK

Lowe River

Fell out

48

F

 

http://rec-law.us/1Yemxbd

 

 

6/15

Whitewater Rafting

CO

Roaring Fork

Flip

50

M

Slaughterhouse section

http://rec-law.us/1WOcnyo

http://rec-law.us/1UkzCwI

Aspen Whitewater Rafting

6/15

Whitewater Rafting

AK

Kongakut River

Flip

69

F

 

http://rec-law.us/1UU3Ma6

http://rec-law.us/1UC2MZv

Alaska Alpine Adventures

6/15

Whitewater Rafting

AK

Kongakut River

Flip

67

F

 

http://rec-law.us/1UU3Ma6

http://rec-law.us/1UC2MZv

Alaska Alpine Adventures

6/22

Sea Kayaking

ME

Downeast Maine

High Seas

63

M

Corea Harbor

http://rec-law.us/28RNpuw

 

SeaScape Kayaks

6/22

Sea Kayaking

ME

Downeast Maine

High Seas

 

M

Corea Harbor

http://rec-law.us/28RNpuw

 

SeaScape Kayaks

6/24/16

Whitewater Rafting

CO

Green River

 

63

F

Disaster Falls

http://rec-law.us/295dJ7a

http://rec-law.us/290uTwS

Adrift Adventures

7/2/16

Whitewater Rafting

CO

Arkansas River

Fell out

51

F

Zoom Flume

http://rec-law.us/29h5oxj

http://rec-law.us/29hYin3

River Runners

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