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<title><![CDATA[Teens Outside Program Endorsed by Prestigious National Forum on Children and Nature]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Teens Outside program, a partnership initiative of The Outdoor Foundation and The National Recreation and Park Association, received endorsement today from the National Forum on Children and Nature as one of top 30 projects nationwide that demonstrate new and creative ways to reconnect kids with the outdoors. By endorsing these projects, the Forum commits to raising visibility and support for them.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Outdoor Foundation Joins with USA Weekend Magazine to Announce a New Make a Difference Day Grant Program]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[USA Weekend Magazine and The Outdoor Foundation announced today a new charitable grant program tied to the annual Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of volunteer service. The award aims to encourage and reward those projects that successfully get youth out-of-doors and active. The partners will give a $1,500 donation to one volunteer’s chosen charity in recognition of a project that inspires kids to take part in outdoor activities, gets them to connect with nature or teaches them the health benefits of being outside.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[High Sierra Supports North American FIS TD Working Group]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4622&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[High Sierra Sport Company, a manufacturer of innovative bags and luggage, is proud to provide100 AT459 32 inch Drop-Bottom Wheeled Duffel to the North American FIS TD Working Group.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Breathe Magazine Sponsors Photo Gala to Support Kids Programs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4611&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Breathe Magazine has signed on as an official media sponsor for the Adventure Active Kids Photo Gala with the intention to raise awareness regarding the need for child-centered physical activity programs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Atlas and SOS Outreach Bring Snowshoeing to Under-Privileged Youth]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4613&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Atlas Donates Snowshoes to Assist SOS Outreach Programs in Helping At-Risk Youth Learn to Make Better Choices and Live More Productive Lives ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Teva Mountain Games Acquired]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4604&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vail Valley Foundation announced today that they have acquired the premier outdoor adventure event, the Teva Mountain Games from Untraditional Marketing, Inc. The Teva Mountain Games is the nation’s largest celebration of mountain sport, lifestyle and culture featuring the top professional and amateur athletes from around the world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Summit for Someone Announces Mountaineering Course]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4597&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Backpacker Magazine’s Summit For Someone, with Ouray, Colo.-based San Juan Mountain Guides, is excited to announce a 4-day beginner mountaineering course for its 2009 season. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NBC JEEP® WORLD OF ADVENTURE SPORTS® RACES TO ROMANIA FOR THE MOST BRUTAL ENDURO RALLY IN THE WORLD IN THE NOVEMBER 8th EPISODE]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4584&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Episode features mountain biking, adventure racing, enduro rally racing, skiing and snowboarding
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<title><![CDATA[SIERRA MAGAZINE Highlights Nature Camps for Military Families]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4562&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[SIERRA magazine continues to take the lead in reporting on an issue of national concern—getting America’s youth outdoors. In the November/December 2008 issue, SIERRA shares with readers some very personal stories from just a few of the kids from military families who attended Operation Purple camp.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[$10,000 International Polartec® Challenge Expedition Grant Applications Available]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4559&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Applications for the $10,000 Polartec grant are now available for qualified 2009 expeditions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Learn-A-Snow Sport Month in January, 2009 Is Industry Collaborative Effort]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4543&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thirteen industry resort associations representing 22 states are teaming with five national associations to promote January 2009 as Learn-A-Snow Sport month with resorts offering special packages for prospective snow sports participants.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Winter Trails Venues Reflect Program Diversity]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4544&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two major alpine resorts, a former Olympics venue and a metropolitan state park are new anchor sites for Winter Trails 2009, a day when children and adults new to snow sports can try snowshoeing and/or cross country skiing free at participating locations in North America.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DIVAS in Drag support Boarding for Breast Cancer]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4499&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[outdoor DIVAS host the 3rd annual Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) DIVAS in DRAG show October 30th, 7pm. Yes, that is right, a drag show that showcases the latest in ladies winter snowboarding attire and accessories while earning money for the B4BC foundation. The cause is worthy, though the men may be girly.  
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<title><![CDATA[180s To Sponsor Johns Hopkins / Hudson Charity Golf Tournament]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=4502&category=Industry+Outreach+Press+Releases]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[180s, a brand committed to creating intelligently designed outdoor gear, accessories and apparel, is pleased to announce their title sponsorship of the second annual Hudson Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Pediatric Oncology program at Johns Hopkins’ Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.  ]]></description>
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