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Tuesday, September 07, 2010, 7:23 AM Jackson Hole, Wyoming About ThoughtShaker

10.22.09 Love the outdoors? The climate needs your help.

By Thoughtshaker Folks

Democracy—another human powered sport.

As Congress debates real climate legislation this is a call to action from (and to) the outdoor community. Let your legislators know where you stand! It’s really rather simple—human-powered outdoor pursuits need a healthy climate. If the climate is out of balance, then our favorite ways to enjoy the outdoors can go from being degraded to actually disappearing. The Outdoor Alliance, a coalition of outdoor advocacy groups including the Access Fund, American Canoe Association, American Hiking Society, American Whitewater, International Mountain Bicycling Association and the Winter Wildlands Alliance, compiled this short little film that bottom lines how the human-powered outdoor community intersects with climate change.

So next time you enjoy some rolling single track, clip some bolts at your local crag, or rip some fresh turns, don't forget that all that wouldn't be there without some serious advocacy... let your voice be heard on Capital Hill.

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