News from the muchbetteradventures.com team; showing 1 - 8 of 8 news stories.

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  Barefoot running - any takers?

  Over the past couple of years the phenomenon of barefoot running has gathered some pace (sorry).
  
  Proponents of barefoot, or sometimes “wild”, running claim a lower incidence of joint pai... read more...

  29th July 2010

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  Bam-Booo? Is bamboo clothing really eco-friendly?

  When it comes to adventure sports clothing and equipment, is bamboo pushing out the new shoots of a sustainable future or does it leave a bitter taste in the mouth?

  Bamboo. You... read more...

  26th July 2010

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  Bamboo Bikes - riding well and supporting change in Africa.

  The second part of our exploration into bamboo and its potential contribution to the sustainable development of the adventure sports sector. We look at Calfee bamboo road and mountain bikes, dis... read more...

  26th July 2010

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  But really, is there such a thing as a green wetsuit?

  A few months back, we looked at the introduction by Patagonia of merino wool and recycled polyester into wetsuit construction. read more...

  16th July 2010

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  A Silver Lining? Investigating the use of silver in outdoor clothing

  When I first heard about the use of silver in technical clothing, it would be wrong to say I was over the moon.

  Instantly my mind turned to insane machines burrowing into the core of pris... read more...

  17th May 2010

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  Patagonia wetsuits coming, but is there a green wetsuit out there?

  “No, sheep can’t surf…”  The conversation has turned from and I’m fast getting tired of it.
  
  “ I’ll tell you what, let me write the article and then you can make use of th... read more...

  12th May 2010

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  Eco Ski and Snow Board Equipment: A new dawn for snowsports

  It’s the time of year that I love best, late afternoon tours into some of the most incredible sunsets that only happen at altitude.  It is at these moments that the world seems to be at its ... read more...

  6th April 2010

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  Fabrics of the Future: sustainable outdoor wear

  “There can be no purpose more enspiriting than to begin the age of restoration, reweaving the wondrous diversity of life that still surrounds us”.  This quote by Edward Wilson pretty much ... read more...

  1st March 2010