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In 2011, Park Service Director John Jarvis requested a large reduction in sales of disposable plastic water bottles.
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Bottled Water Could Return to National Parks

Lobbyists seek to overturn ban

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Nearly 600 climbers have died on the Matterhorn.
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Matterhorn Closed on First Ascent Anniversary

Number of climbers on summit to be reduced

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Scott Jurek Breaks Appalachian Trail Record

By 3 hours, 13 minutes

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Kilian Jornet at the Colorado place (upside Saint Denis) at the end of Grand Raid 2010.
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Kilian Jornet Wins Hardrock 100

Montana runner Mike Foote finished second

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Basin and Range, in Nevada, is one of the new national monuments.
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Obama Creates Three National Monuments

In California, Texas, and Nevada

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Hamilton Breaks Record of 14er Ascents

Summits 58 peaks in 9 days

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Oiselle has seen major success as a women's running apparel brand over the past four years.
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Oiselle Opens Flagship Store in Seattle

Athletes Goucher and Fleshman in attendance

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Indian Ocean Rowers Rescued Again

Had already been saved in May

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Runners raised $38.4 million in 2014, compared to $28.3 million in 2015.
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Boston Marathon Runners Raise $28.3 Million

Strong showing despite decline from 2014

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Shark Attack Risk Down in California

Despite increased attacks

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Wildfire Closes Part of Pacific Crest Trail

Burning near Mount Adams

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U.S. Mountaineer Airlifted off K2

Suffered altitude sickness at base camp

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Crashes increased with heavy rain at the 2015 Tour de France.
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Tour de France Riders Keep Crashing

Bad weather turns Stage 5 dangerous

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Officials hope that Wi-Fi will attract more foreign visitors to Mout Fuji.
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Mount Fuji to Get Wi-Fi

In an effort to attract more tourists

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These Are the Healthiest States in the U.S.

According to new data from fitness apps

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UCI Cancels Cyclo-Cross World Cup Event

Due to lack of funding

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Seattle's Big Four Ice Caves are a popular hiking destination.
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Seattle Area Ice Cave Collapses

1 killed, 5 injured

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Chunk of Half Dome Breaks Loose

Regular Northwest Face is unclimbable

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Seattle, Dearborn Ban Smoking in Public Parks

Will issue verbal warnings

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Jairus Kipchoge Birech and Evan Jager during the Men's 3000m Steeplechase race at the IAAF Diamond League Areva Athletics meeting on July 4.
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Jager Breaks American Record in Steeplechase

Now holds seven fastest U.S. times

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Kilian Jornet beat the previous record on the 3,022-foot Mount Marathon by over a minute.
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Jornet and Forsberg Win Mount Marathon

New records set at Alaska’s trail running race

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Scores of riders lie on the road after crashing during the third stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 159.5 kilometers (99.1 miles) with start in Antwerp and finish in Huy, Belgium, Monday, July 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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WATCH: 20-Bike Pileup Interrupts Tour de France

Tour leader Fabian Cancellara among those injured

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The Solar Impulse plane in Nagoya, Japan.
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New World Record for Solo Flight Set

Major step in circumnavigation journey by solar power

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The T5 Rooftop is a post-security outdoor space with free Wi-Fi and food kiosks.
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JetBlue Opens Fresh Air Lounge at JFK

First outdoor space available to all passengers

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New Viewing Tech Released for Tour de France

GoPro video and real-time tracking

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Boulet and Krar Win at Western States

First-time 100-miler and returning champion take top spots

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WATCH: Cyclist Performs Tricks on Road Bike

The second video featuring Brumotti

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One of eight participants in the mud run became ill with Norovirus-like symptoms.
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More Than 1,000 French Mud Race Participants Sick

Cause remains unclear

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Yarnell Hill Firefighters’ Families Settle Lawsuit

Twelve of 19 families settled for $50,000 each

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Chris Mosier Qualifies for U.S. Duathlon Team

First transgender male to qualify for a national squad in any sport

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Denver and the Colorado Front Range have been experiencing severe thunderstorms in the past week.
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15 Injured in Mount Bierstadt Lightning Strike

Popular trail hit by early, severe storm

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Scott Jurek Hints at Retirement

Once AT speed record attempt is complete

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Flash Flood Kills Boy Scout

One of four teens swept away in New Mexico

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Alysia Montano gave birth to her daughter in August.
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Montano Wins USATF Outdoor 800 Meters

Gave birth 11 months ago

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Expedition Alaska Adventure Race Underway

20 teams will race 350 miles

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Poachers Attack Activists in Costa Rica

Two injured while protecting endangered turtles

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Lululemon Recalls Drawstrings in 300,000 Tops

Due to risk of facial injury

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Environmental Groups File Suit Against Wolf Creek Expansion

Citing danger to wildlife in proposed land swap

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Teams, Route Named for Women’s USA Pro Challenge

Includes time trial, road race, and circuit stages

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Brad Domke (USA) and Shane Dorian (HAW) pose for a portrait during Red Bull Cape Fear at Botany Bay in Sydney, Australia on August 31st, 2014 // Andy Green/Red Bull Content Pool // P-20140831-00063 // Usage for editorial use only // Please go to www.redbullcontentpool.com for further information. //
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WATCH: Surfer Takes Huge Waves on a Skimboard

Red Bulls posts Brad Domke big-wave skim video

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Some of the funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund goes to non-outdoor uses each year.
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Politicians Call to Reauthorize Conservation Fund

Provides money for federal, state, and local recreation

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Climbers used a drone to help rig a rope and scale what is likely Colorado's highest unclimbed peak.
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Drone Helps Conquer Unclimbed Peak

Drone used to set rope

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A list of 26 sports under consideration for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo has been narrowed down to eight candidates, including surfing.
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Surfing and Climbing Up for 2020 Olympics

Six other sports being considered

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The Everglades are considered at high risk of exposure to sea-level rise.
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Rising Sea Levels Pose Threat for Coastal National Parks

More than $40 billion at risk

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When injected, L-Carnitine can improve performance by as much as 11 percent.
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Salazar Writes Open Letter

In response to doping claims

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Woman Exposed to Flesh-Eating Bacteria During Mud Run

Loses vision in one eye

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Colorado saw the strongest Northern Lights in a decade due to a severe geomagnetic storm.
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Aurora Borealis Visible as Far South as Colorado

Strongest northern lights in 10 years

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Bjarne Riis (far left), a former Tour de France winner, admitted to doping during his own cycling career.
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Danish Report Says Riis Knew About Doping

Former Tinkoff-Saxo owner escapes ban

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The Abu Dhabi team celebrates their victory.
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Abu Dhabi Wins Volvo Ocean Race

First champion from Asia

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WATCH: McDonald’s Offers “McBike” Carryout Bags

Fast food chain marketing healthy lifestyle

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Candace Hill's 100 meters time is the 10th fastest in the world.
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Candace Hill Sets National, World Junior Record

Sophomore runs 10.98 for 100 meters

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Former Pro Cyclist Sorensen Admits to Doping

Day before Denmark releases anti-doping report

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Surfers to Ride “World’s Largest Surfboard”

60 to 70 will try to ride 42-foot board

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Mountain Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest in California began on Jul. 15, 2013 and its cause is under investigation. The fire has consumed approximately 27, 332 acres. The fire is approximately 85 % contained. U.S. Forest Service photo.
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California Fire Spreads to 11,000 Acres

Summer camps evacuated, trails closed

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Drones with infrared imaging could help differentiate between subspecies of sagebrush, which is useful during wildfire recovery.
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Scientists Map Sagebrush with Drones

To help with wildfire recovery

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There is debate on whether or not the eastern cougar is its own subspecies, but it has not been seen for over 70 years.
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Feds Prepare to Declare Eastern Cougar Extinct

Species likely hasn’t existed for 70 years

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Watch: The Human Slingshot

Possible obstacle in upcoming Stunt Runs

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A hippopotamus that escaped in the flooding was later recaptured in the city square.
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Hundreds of Animals Escape Zoo

Escaped white tiger shot after killing man

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U.S. Team Members Join World’s Largest Swim Lesson

Multicity event aimed at preventing childhood drowning

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Fire seasons in the West can last over two months longer than they did three decades ago.
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White House Moves Funds for Wildfires

Ag Department notes “substantial challenges” to fire budget

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Owen Wright accomplished one of six perfect heats ever in World Surf League Championship Tour history.
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Owen Wright Wins Fiji with Perfect Heat

His second of the contest

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Vermont Had Best Ski Season in History

Revenue increased 4 percent

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Race Across America Starts Tuesday

Cross-country ultra ride enters 34th year

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Owen Wright accomplished one of six perfect heats ever in World Surf League Championship Tour history.
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WATCH: Owen Wright Scores Perfect Heat at Fiji Pro

Two perfect waves are seventh ever

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WATCH: Aaron Gwin Wins World Cup Downhill With No Chain

American downhiller coasts to victory

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“Colorado is in a strong position to lead the outdoor recreation industry on many levels,” says Luis Guillermo Benitez
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Colorado Forms Outdoor Recreation Office

Announces first director

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Cities Host World Naked Bike Ride

Held to support riders around the world

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100 Millionth Guest Visits Glacier National Park

Given free passes and gifts

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The Alpine Half-Marathon will take place on North Korea's Mount Paektu.
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North Korea Invites Runners to Alpine Half Marathon

First half on country's highest peak

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Support for Boston’s Olympic Bid Slips in Poll

Nearly 50 percent of voters oppose hosting the games

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Climbers began making their way down from the peak of Mount Kinabalu on June 5.
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Tourists May Face Charges for Kinabalu Nude Photo

Borneo tribes say stunt was disrespectful

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Colorado Ski Towns Post Record Sales Tax Revenue

In spite of decline in attendance

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Man Dies River Surfing

In Montana’s Flathead River

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Jiuzhaigou is a national park in China that extends over 180,000 acres.
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China to Create National Park System

After years of administrative problems

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Mo Farah's streak was great. But now that it's come to an end, it's fair to point out others have been better.
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Mo Farah’s Medical Records to Be Reviewed

Faces scrutiny in light of doping claims against coach Alberto Salazar

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4 New Events Approved for 2018 Olympics

Will increase female athlete participation

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Jan Hojer (pictured here in a 2014 competition) beat Nathaniel Coleman and Adam Ondra at the Bouldering World Cup in Vail.
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Mascarenas and Hojer Win Vail Bouldering World Cup

Climbing competition was part of the GoPro Mountain Games

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Wiggins Breaks Hour Record

Beats previous record by about a mile

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Subaru established a zero-landfill plant in 2004, and will help three national parks implement the same practices.
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Subaru to Help National Parks Reduce Waste

Will advise park service on zero-landfill practices

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The 2014 road cycling world championships were criticized as an extravagance for Ponferrada, Spain.
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Cycling Championships Under Investigation

For possible corruption in 2014 race

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