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Readers chime in on the region's most controversial topics. Check out the live ballot on our home page.Is Into the Wilds Chris McCandless a hero?
February 2008
The dictionary’s definition of a hero is a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
Do you check air quality forecasts before venturing outdoors?
October 2007ONLINE RESULTS
YES
18%
NO
82%
Should more wind farms be built in the Appalachians?
September 2007
More renewable energy projects need to be completed to help wean ourselves from polluting fossil fuels. More importantly, however, efficient use of electrical power must be a priority for us all.
Why is there a lack of ethnic diversity in the outdoors?
June 2007
As a black man, I am always happy and surprised on those rare occasions when I see black faces on the trail. The first (and only) time I’ve seen a black woman at a mountain bike trailhead, I had to walk up to her and express my delight.
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