Reader question: Before I started jumping, I never would have been friends with _______? – Blue Skies Magazine

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Let’s be honest: times are shit. People are yelling at each other, alternative truths, fake news, blah blah blah bullshit. We love jumping because we meet and befriend people completely diffe…

Source: Reader question: Before I started jumping, I never would have been friends with _______? – Blue Skies Magazine

We love this!  As skydivers ourselves we can say that we now have many friends of all walks of life and beliefs, including, yes, those who practice the Muslim religion and we jump out perfectly good airplanes together, share good times, high five and drink beer.

We challenge everybody to do this.  If you are a skydiver, submit it to Blue Skies through the Source link.  If you are not a skydiver, please share your story of how an adventurous hobby helped you to meet new friends.

Before I started ____________, I never would have been friends with ____________.

Share your story on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/adventurebrief

How to Find the Perfect Hiking Partner – Backpacker

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Companions can make or break a trip. Here’s how to choose wisely.

Source: How to Find the Perfect Hiking Partner – Backpacker

Look in the right spots. Find like-minded hikers in clubs that revolve around your interests, like photography, birding, or long trails. Easy place to start: a meetup.com or Sierra Club hiking group in your area. – See more at: http://www.backpacker.com/skills/beginner/how-to-find-the-perfect-hiking-partner/#sthash.PUWDwzqz.dpuf

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Froome beaten in Australia but lays groundwork for Tour de France defence | Cyclingnews.com

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Sky leader fails to win opening race of the year for first time since 2012

The last time Froome started a season without winning the first stage race of the year was back in 2012. Froome’s winning streak included the Tour of Oman, twice, Ruta del Sol and Herald Sun Tour last year.

Source: Froome beaten in Australia but lays groundwork for Tour de France defence | Cyclingnews.com

Oakland 450SX Results

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LAST RACE – OAKLANDSeparator

450SX

1. Eli Tomac (KAW)
2. Ryan Dungey (KTM)
3. Cooper Webb (YAM)
4. Jason Anderson (HUS)
5. Cole Seely (HON)
6. David Millsaps (KTM)
7. Blake Baggett (KTM)
8. Chad Reed (YAM)
9. Marvin Musquin (KTM)
10. Dean Wilson (HUS)
11. Broc Tickle (SUZ)
12. Justin Brayton (HON)
13. Jacob Weimer (SUZ)
14. Vince Friese (HON)
15. Mike Alessi (HON)
16. Nick Schmidt (SUZ)
17. Malcolm Stewart (SUZ)
18. Alex Ray (HUS)
19. Cade Clason (HON)
20. Adam Enticknap (HON)

2017 450 SX Point Standings – Through round 5, Oakland.

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2017 POINT STANDINGSSeparator

450SX

1. Ryan Dungey (KTM) , 111
2. Eli Tomac (KAW) , 94
3. Marvin Musquin (KTM) , 86
4. Cole Seely (HON) , 85
5. David Millsaps (KTM) , 70
6. Jason Anderson (HUS) , 65
7. Cooper Webb (YAM) , 64
8. Chad Reed (YAM) , 62
9. Ken Roczen (HON) , 51
10. Dean Wilson (HUS) , 48
11. Blake Baggett (KTM) , 47
12. Joshua Grant (KAW) , 46
13. Justin Brayton (HON) , 42
14. Broc Tickle (SUZ) , 40
15. Weston Peick (SUZ) , 39
16. Vince Friese (HON) , 27
17. Justin Bogle (SUZ) , 21
18. Jacob Weimer (SUZ) , 20
19. Malcolm Stewart (SUZ) , 14
20. Mike Alessi (HON) , 13

2017 Bouldering Open National Championships – Results

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Source: 2017 Bouldering Open National Championships

2017 Bouldering Open National Championships

WOMEN’S FINAL ROUND
Rank Climber Tops Points Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4
1 Alex Puccio 3 1.78 1 2.5 4 1
2 Ashima Shiraishi 3 3.11 5 2.5 1.5 5
3 Brooke Raboutou 3 3.81 6 2.5 4 3.5
4 Michaela Kiersch 3 4.56 3 6 4 6
5 Kyra Condie 2 3.66 3 5 6 2
6 Megan Mascarenas 2 4 7 7 1.5 3.5
7 Margo Hayes 2 4.96 3 2.5 9 9
8 Grace McKeehan 7.73 8.5 8 7.5 7
9 Lily Canavan 8.23 8.5 9 7.5 8
MEN’S FINAL ROUND
Rank Climber Tops Points Pr 1 Pr 2 Pr 3 Pr 4
1 Nathaniel Coleman 4 1.93 3.5 2 2 1
2 Kai Lightner 4 3.12 3.5 2 4.5 3
3 Aleksei Rubtsov 3 3.46 8 4.5 2 2
4 Sean Bailey 3 4.23 3.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
5 Shawn Raboutou 2 3.35 7 2 2 4.5
6 Nicholas Milburn 2 5.63 3.5 6 8 6
7 Andy Lamb 1 6.29 3.5 7 8 8
8 Tyler Landman 1 6.48 3.5 9 8 7
9 Alex Waterhouse 1 7.9 9 8 6 9

In Alaska, Climate Change is Already Affecting How People Play – Backpacker

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Looking for proof of climate change? Just head up to America’s largest state, where park managers, scientists, and climbers say they’re already dealing with the effects of a warming Earth.

Source: In Alaska, Climate Change is Already Affecting How People Play – Backpacker

The loss of some of the central attractions that make Alaska beautiful not only saddens us, but makes us question;  What can we really do?  Always vote with your dollar, be conscious of who you support and vote for progressive change.  Remember, many periods of time made America great, not just the industrial revolution.  It is time to change our economy to reflect the needs of the world or we will all perish.