http://www.mountaingazette.com/news/ News about the mountain lifestyle compiled by MountainGazette.com from Mountain Notebook, Obit and Press Releases. en-us http://www.mountaingazette.com/news/ http://www.mountaingazette.com/mg_banner2.gif I believe every day should start out with quiet time, time to collect your thoughts, time to ease into the day. Today I have this as I find myself sitting in my car in the parking lot staring out the windshield, waiting for the lifts to open. A CD is playing but I can't hear the music. I'm focused on something but I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the wind-driven snow. Maybe it's just early. http://www.mountaingazette.com/news/mountain_notebook/first_chair mountain_notebook Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:24:00 EST http://www.mountaingazette.com/news/mountain_notebook/FirstChair-sm.jpg First Chair I believe every day should start out with quiet time, time to collect your thoughts, time to ease into the day. Today I have this as I find myself sitting in my car in the parking lot staring out the windshield, waiting for the lifts to open. A CD is playing but I can't hear the music. I'm focused on something but I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the wind-driven snow. Maybe it's just early. 3/9/10 - Winter Trails, held on January 9, 2010, attracted approximately 10,700 participants, according to program organizers. http://www.mountaingazette.com/news/press/2010_winter_trails_attracts_10700_participants press Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:18:00 EST 2010 Winter Trails Attracts 10,700 Participants 3/9/10 - Winter Trails, held on January 9, 2010, attracted approximately 10,700 participants, according to program organizers. 3/9/10 - Millions of Americans who rely on state parks for outdoor recreation are at risk of losing access to cherished natural and recreational assets, as severe state budget cuts sweep the nation. http://www.mountaingazette.com/news/press/americas_state_parks_alliance_launched_to_advocate_for_healthful_and_economic_benefits_provided_by_the_50_states press Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:11:00 EST America's State Parks Alliance Launched to Advocate for Healthful and Economic Benefits Provided by the 50 States 3/9/10 - Millions of Americans who rely on state parks for outdoor recreation are at risk of losing access to cherished natural and recreational assets, as severe state budget cuts sweep the nation. 3/8/10 - First Descents, a Colorado-based young adult cancer non-profit organization, is excited to announce their 2010 camp schedule, which features 15 one-week adventure therapy camps spanning four states. http://www.mountaingazette.com/news/press/first_descents_announces_2010_camp_program press Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:34:00 EST First Descents Announces 2010 Camp Program 3/8/10 - First Descents, a Colorado-based young adult cancer non-profit organization, is excited to announce their 2010 camp schedule, which features 15 one-week adventure therapy camps spanning four states. 3/8/10 - There’s a lot of information out there about introducing school-age kids to the outdoors, but what about babies and toddlers? Author Jennifer Aist bridges that gap and shares her tried and tested advice for active new parents. http://www.mountaingazette.com/news/press/babes_in_the_woods_hiking_camping_and_boating_with_babies_and_young_children press Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:07:00 EST Babes in the Woods: Hiking, Camping and Boating with Babies and Young Children 3/8/10 - There’s a lot of information out there about introducing school-age kids to the outdoors, but what about babies and toddlers? Author Jennifer Aist bridges that gap and shares her tried and tested advice for active new parents.