PRWeb: Sports Outdoors http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Sports Outdoors from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com CMH Heli-Skiing and K2 Skis Announce Ski Demo Trips for 2010 http://www.prweb.com/releases/CMHski/K2/prweb2651344.htm CMH Helicopter Skiing (http://www.canadianmountainholidays.com) and K2 Skis offer guests the opportunity to participate in the development of new backcountry skis. All guests get free skis at the end of the trip. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Pedata Notices Increase in Buying Interest After Bank of America Announces Intent to Stick Around http://www.prweb.com/releases/Pedata_RV_Center/recreational_vehicle/prweb2652414.htm After Bank of America announced their intention of sticking it out in RV lending for the long haul, Pedata RV Center noticed an increase in buying interest. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Summer Season is Here with Newly Launched CampingAndMore.net http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2647454.htm New camping e-store CampingAndMore.net launched recently alongside its coordinating sister blog CampingAndMoreBlog.com. The site's founder sat down to discuss his own camping expertise and why knowing certain tips will make the experience much more enjoyable in the long run. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Now on Kindle: How Apartheid Created Man-eating Lions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2647154.htm "The Man-eaters of Eden: Life and Death in Kruger National Park" is now available as a Kindle edition through Amazon.com. Author Robert Frump goes on an investigative safari in South Africa to discover why the lions of Kruger, docile in the daytime when tourists are present, turn into man-eaters at night when Mozambique refugees attempt to cross the park. He traces the problem to apartheid and examines why the problem exists today after apartheid's demise. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Petrides Homes Selling Country Home in New York Real Estate Market http://www.prweb.com/releases/PetridesHomes/NewYorkRealEstate/prweb2626674.htm Petrides Homes offers country home Evertson Hill, a piece of New York real estate in the Millbrook area, for sale at $2,950,000. Petrides Homes, a residential architectural developer, brings together the talents of residential architects and financial analysts to produce elegant, unique and economical homes. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> New 'All-Out Adventure' Sweepstakes To Award Summer Dream Vacation in the Mad River Valley Including All-Expense-Paid Lodging, Soaring, and Multiple Prestige Perks http://www.prweb.com/releases/Vermont/adventure/prweb2644174.htm Summer adventures and exclusive access are the hallmarks of the winnings in the Mad River Valley's All-Out Adventure Vacation Sweepstakes, running from now through August 9, 2009. One lucky winner of the contest will enjoy a multitude of deluxe perks, including a fully-loaded, summer-to-the-max escape for two as the Grand Prize of a special promotion that showcases the enormous diversity of four-season attractions available in Vermont's Mad River Valley. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Life+Gear Leads Revolution in Led Flashlight Technology to Help the 66% of Ill-Equipped U.S. Consumers Prepare for Emergencies and Natural Disasters http://www.prweb.com/releases/emergency/preparedness/prweb2642504.htm Life+Gear (http://www.lifegearcompany.com), the developer and manufacturer of life saving emergency preparedness products, announced the release of the first in its new line of innovative, multifunction LED flashlight products, the Life+Gear 200 Hour GlowStick (http://www.lifegearcompany.com/glowsticks.html). Designed with preparedness for natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes in mind, the multi-function GlowStick utilizes advanced LED light technology in a first of its kind combination product that addresses the four key features recommended by emergency and disaster response agencies: a flashlight, emergency flasher, signaling glow stick and high decibel whistle. With 66% of Americans reported to be ill-prepared for any significant emergency, the Life+Gear GlowStick is an affordable ($4.99) and readily available new product that allows victims to see when they are without power and to be seen or heard when in need of emergency assistance. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> River Network, Busch Beer Conservation Partnership Protects Northwest Rivers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2637614.htm River Network and Busch beer are partnering to protect rivers in Oregon and Washington. As environmental concerns continue to rise, it becomes increasingly important to maintain the health of the region's rivers, which are a major source of water for drinking, industry, agriculture, recreation and fish and wildlife habitat. To celebrate outdoor recreation on our rivers, River Network and Busch beer will award 12 lucky winners with rafting adventure trips. As part of this partnership, River Network will also award a $5,000 grant to a conservation organization working to protect rivers in the Northwest. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> Rock/Creek and Chaco Collect Hundreds of Donated Shoes for Communities in Need, Divert Waste from Landfills http://www.prweb.com/releases/chaco/sandals/prweb2640094.htm Chaco teams up with Tennessee-based outdoor retailer on a philanthropic and environmental mission: to divert shoes with life still in them from landfills to those in need. Nashville non-profit, Soles4Souls, to distribute over 500 pairs of donated shoes. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> 5-Hour Energy Picks its Newest Featured Fans http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2641674.htm 5-Hour Energy announced today the newest members of its A-List following the energy shot's Featured Fan Contest. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2009)

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]]> World's First Customizable On-Line Big Game Fishing Tackle Store Launched from CanyonGear tm. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2633694.htm Custom building Big Game Fishing tackle with custom shopping cart technology for Big Game Fishing products gives customers new options for building tackle on-line. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> TheBinocularSite Birding Directory Reaches 100 Bird Watching Locales http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2596914.htm Website publisher MFE Interactive announced today that The Binocular Site, a consumer focused portal for binocular shopping and information, now hosts information on over 100 birding spots in its birding locales directory. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> 2009 U.S. Senior Open Announces Military Family Days Free Admission During Practice Rounds http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009_US_Senior_Open/Military_Family_Days/prweb2634404.htm All military personnel, both active and retired and with proper identification, will receive free admission during Practice Rounds along with a 20% discount coupon valid in the merchandise tent for themselves and their families. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane Join adidas, MLS W.O.R.K.S and Fieldturf to Kick Off Footprint Fields Community Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/David_Beckham/Zinedine_Zidane/prweb2635064.htm Nationwide Field Donation Program Brings New High-Quality Durable FieldTurf Soccer Fields to Young Players across America (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Weatherby Nation Shoots Past 25,000-Member Milestone http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2632444.htm Weatherby's trailblazing online community for hunters and shooters recently passed the 25,000-member milestone. The legendary firearms company launched its community, Weatherby Nation (www.weatherbynation.com), in September 2007. In 2008 alone, there were 127,500 unique visitors to the site, which offers free membership. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Tomgirl Tours Announces Zip Lining Adventure in New Hampshire's White Mountains http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2632764.htm Boutique adventure travel firm Tomgirl Tours offers three dates for its new White Mountain Adventure tour. The two-day all-inclusive trips for women include a zip-line excursion through the New Hampshire forest and indoor sky diving lessons. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

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]]> Auctions to be Held for Luxury Homes in Vail Valley, Colorado: Neighborhood to the Rich and Famous http://www.prweb.com/releases/luxury-homes/real-estate-auctions/prweb2605534.htm Celebrity clientele that own luxury homes in the Vail Valley are finding many of their wealthy neighbors selling their homes in a recent onslaught of auction opportunities. The neighborhood is known to be the hang-out of such notables as Kobe Bryant, Kevin Costner, Jack Nicholson, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, and Donald Trump. For this reason, nearly every major brokerage in the area is joining in the selling frenzy and offering real estate auctions. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> almostGOLF Announces 2009 Family Golf Month Giveaway Contest http://www.prweb.com/releases/almostgolf/familygolfmonthcontest/prweb2632894.htm Looking for a way to celebrate Family Golf Month? One lucky family will be selected daily to win an almostGOLF Play Anywhere Pack. Complete an online entry form at almostgolf.com (http://www.almostgolf.com). (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> InventHelp Client Invents Modified Crab Trap to Help Make Catching Crabs Easy and Fun http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2630634.htm InventHelp®, America's leading inventor service company, announces that one of its clients, an inventor from Bath, Pa., has designed a modified crab trap that would make it easier to catch and retrieve a crab. This invention is patented and a prototype is available. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> Paradise Ranch, Wyoming: Discounts Continue and Cowboy Fantasies Come True http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2631234.htm For travelers who always wanted to spend a week at a dude ranch but hesitated at the cost and commitment, this year's economy opens a door to a fantasy vacation-come-true. Paradise Ranch continues to offer lower rates (up to 30% off) and the same western ranch experience. (PRWeb Jul 13, 2009)

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]]> Garden Games Giveaway At Dobbies With Up To 20% Discount http://www.prweb.com/releases/garden/games/prweb2629514.htm Online garden centre Dobbies.co.uk has slashed the online price of many of its garden games by 20%. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2009)

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]]> Port Harbor Marine Hosts First Annual Veterans Appreciation Fishing Tournament http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2631214.htm Look no further than the upcoming Veterans Appreciation Fishing Tournament at Port Harbor Marine on Saturday, August 1st to say thank you to those who've served the country. (PRWeb Jul 11, 2009)

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]]> Easy Strength Training Exercise May Help Treat Tennis Elbow, Study Shows http://www.prweb.com/releases/AOSSM/Tennis_Elbow/prweb2575344.htm People with pain in the elbow or forearm from playing sports or just from common everyday activities, might be able to use a simple bar and strengthening exercise to alleviate pain, say researchers who are presenting their study results at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Keystone (http://www.sportsmed.org/)], Colorado, July 9th-12th. (PRWeb Jul 11, 2009)

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]]> University Considers Adding Football and Lacrosse After $1.2 Million Gift http://www.prweb.com/releases/George_Fox_University/Stoffer_gift/prweb2628194.htm Gifts from Brad and Katharine Stoffer allow construction to begin on new multipurpose sports facility designed to serve community (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> American Ironhorse Motorcycles, Largest Manufacturer of Chopper Motorcycles, Falls in Bad Economy. Michigan's Liquid Asset Partners to Run Liquidation Sale http://www.prweb.com/releases/liquidationsale/choppers/prweb2628654.htm Fort Worth, TX-based American Ironhorse Motorcycles, once the largest manufacturer of chopper motorcycles in the world, falls victim to a downdraft in the economy. Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Liquid Asset Partners to run liquidation sale starting July 15th. Circus-like liquidation event will be once in a lifetime opportunity for general public to see inner workings of a motorcycle factory in person, similar to chopper motorcycle shops seen on TV. Firm that handled liquidation of Circuit City's headquarters & warehouses running the bankruptcy sale. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Tag Heuer Eyewear Introduces 'Intensive' High-Definition Sunglass Lens Technology http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tag_Heuer_Eyewear/Intensive_HD_Lenses/prweb2627544.htm New Sunglasses Designed for Land-Based Outdoor Activity (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> Ocean House Marina To Become Rhode Island's Exclusive Regulator Dealer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2616874.htm Ocean House Marina, located in Charlestown, RI, has recently reached an agreement with famed North Carolina boatbuilders, Regulator Marine, making Ocean House the state's exclusive dealer for these highly respected fishing and cruising machines as of July 1. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> Extreme Sports Runner Raises over $20,000 For Charity In "Most Unusual Way"! http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2619574.htm Most people write a book to share ideas, promote a philosophy, or further their personal exposure to the audiences they write to. In a rare example of truly teaching in a selfless manner, Jon Berghoff, an extreme sports ultra marathon runner, created a book, in the "most unusual way" to raise money for charity. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> UnderCoverFactoryOutlet.com Launches Undercover Tonneau Covers Retail Website http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2611254.htm Trail Blazers, Inc., has launched UnderCoverFactoryOutlet.com, offering a full selection of UnderCover™ brand tonneau truck bed covers and truck storage management products. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2009)

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]]> Hobo Skate Company's Launch Combines Superior Skateboarding Products with a Social Cause http://www.prweb.com/releases/hoboskateco/skateboarding/prweb2613484.htm Fresh and Innovative Hobo Skate Company Makes Worldwide Debut at the Maloof Money Cup to Showcase Their Skateboarding Products and Their Social Cause to Help Homeless Families. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Popular Astronomy Website Offers Free 5-Day Crash Course for Summer Stargazers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2608594.htm With summer finally upon us, millions are heading out to cottages and campsites under pristine clear sky. At night, vacationers are treated to the astounding sight of the summer stars and the sweeping arc of the Milky Way overhead. After such an experience, many wish to learn more about the night sky. But a large number of would-be stargazers don't know how to get started. To make it easier for beginners to learn the stars and constellations, the popular astronomy website One-Minute Astronomer has published a 5-day step-by-step "crash course" in basic stargazing. The self-paced course is available online for free at www.oneminuteastronomer.com/astro-course-intro. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Special Needs Families in Houston, TX Now Have a Remarkable New Resource http://www.prweb.com/releases/SpecialNeedsFamilies/HoustonArea/prweb2594464.htm BellasHouseCN.org, a community news and information portal for families' with children who have special needs in and around the Houston area, has been launched. Now, online resources such as a provider listing, local event listings, classifieds, articles, and forum are all available to Special Needs families in the Houston metro area. Additionally, a monthly magazine will be available free of charge and will contain an event calendar as well as articles & information pertinent to Special Needs families in the area. Our goal is to build a community of support and information so that the effect that special needs children have on families is more inclusive than isolating. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> New "Coyote's Guide" Book Connects Kids With Nature, Protects From "Nature Deficit Disorder" http://www.prweb.com/releases/teacher-training-workshop/nature-and-kids/prweb2595344.htm The new book "Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature" introduces experiential teaching methods to help parents, teachers and outdoor leaders share the wonder of nature with kids of all ages. It helps address "Nature Deficit Disorder," the ailment of today's kids who spend 93% of their time indoors, and for whom nature has become an abstraction rather than a source of exercise, creativity and joy. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Hampton Yacht Club Hosts U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship July 6-12, 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/Ida_Lewis_Trophy/Hampton_Yacht_Club/prweb2599774.htm Female youth sailors from as far away as California to compete for the Ida Lewis Trophy. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2009)

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]]> TrainingPeaks Selected to Power the Official ING New York City Marathon Online Training Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/Peaksware/NYCmarathon/prweb2595424.htm New York Road Runners is now offering a training program powered by TrainingPeaks with training plans designed by Andrew Kastor to help runners achieve their race day goals. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> 83rd Annual Hampton Cup Regatta: Wild on the Wake http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2593864.htm --The nation’s oldest continuously running hydroplane boat race celebrates 83rd anniversary August 14-16, 2009-- (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> SkiGearShop.com Launches New Price Comparison Site http://www.prweb.com/releases/ski/gear/prweb2562984.htm Launched June 29, 2009, a new innovative web site that offers price comparison on ski gear from the industry's leading online retailers. SkiGearShop.com offers price comparison on brand names like The North Face, Arcteryx, Mountain Hardwear, Burton, Oakley and many more. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> K2 Suncare's Advanced Sun Protection Products Available Direct to the Public on the K2 Website http://www.prweb.com/releases/k2suncare/popularoutdoorsports/prweb2577684.htm Outside Labs has collaborated with K2 Suncare to make their innovative sunscreen products available for online purchase. Formerly available only in specialty ski and snowboard shops or outdoor and sporting goods retailers, K2 Suncare products are a proprietary waterproof and sweatproof blend of four FDA-approved sunscreens ideally formulated for the extreme outdoor enthusiast. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> "100 Years of Hostelling" Celebrations are Scheduled at Nine Northern California Hostels, August 22-30, 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2576184.htm A series of free, public celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the worldwide hostelling movement is scheduled August 22-30, 2009, at Hostelling International hostels in San Francisco, Sacramento, Marin Headlands, Point Reyes National Seashore, Redwood National Park, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, and Point Montara Lighthouse. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> Pedata Urges RVers to Go Green: Top 5 Tips Help RV Lovers Lower Their Carbon Footprint http://www.prweb.com/releases/green_RVing/go_green_tips/prweb2586124.htm Pedata releases their 5 top tips to Go Green to consumers looking to buy recreational vehicles. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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