March Partner Profile: Black Diamond Equipment
March Partner Profile: Black Diamond Equipment Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Front lies the global headquarters for Black Diamond Equipment. If you’ve ever climbed a rock face, skied fresh powder or trudged up a mountain, chances are you’ve brought some Black Diamond gear along with you. This winter, Black Diamond graciously donated Splore [...]
Read MoreThe Fall Fling Week: What’s Ahead
The Fall Fling Week: What's Ahead? Glad you asked! Splore’s Fall Fling is September 14-20, 2013. It’s a week-long event to rally community support for Splore and our outdoor adventure programs for people of all abilities. It starts with a Kick-off BBQ at Whole Foods’ Sugarhouse Store on Saturday 9/14, followed by a week of [...]
Read MoreEVOLVE Graduates Tackle the Outdoors with Buff Headwear
EVOLVE Graduates Tackle the Outdoors with Buff Headwear By: Katie Daroff When I was first asked to write about Buffs and how helpful they are in Splore’s EVOLVE program, a program designed to help minority teens experience leadership training in the outdoors, I was unsure of what a Buff really was, I did not know that [...]
Read MoreWinter Projects for Boaters | Small Organizational Projects
Carabiner Marking: I use nail polish (something every river guide should have in their ammo can) to paint markings on my carabiners so that I can identify them easily during a de-rig. Chose one or two colors that represent you (I am blue/orange) and paint them on the long side of the biner. Make it [...]
Read MoreWinter Projects for Boaters | Cam Strap Wrangling
Cam Strap Wrangling We all know cam straps can be pretty darn difficult to organize and keep looking nice in a rig bag. I don’t know how many times I have found myself frustrated, digging through my gear, desperately looking for my last 6’ loop strap, or a nice 2 footer to secure my spare [...]
Read MoreSplore FUNd Drive Festivities & Meet Splore’s Executive Director
This week is Splore's Fall FUNd Drive and you can help us provide life-changing rock climbing experiences for children with disabilities. The FUNd Drive This week we're raising funds to support our operations and capacity-building efforts.[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0IsK4NLj2Q] Janine Shares Her Story Janine went from a volunteer all the way to being our fearless Executive Director. [youtube [...]
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