All In the News posts

It’s official - Lance is back. Lance Armstrong is coming out of retirement and determined to ride five big races next year, including the 2009 Tour de France. He’s officially announcing his return on September 24th, but the news is already out.

“I’m going back to professional cycling,” Armstrong told Vanity Fair. “I’m going to try and win an eighth Tour de France.”

In a Fox Sports article, Armstrong credits the Leadville 100 mountain bike race with getting him back in competitive mode…

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Fresh produce contaminated with E. coli or salmonella may soon be a thing of the past. The FDA has just approved the use of irradiation to kill bacteria on raw spinach and lettuce.

But should you now be worried about irradiation? The FDA says no, that after produce is irradiated to kill bacteria and germs, there is no lingering radiation. Supposedly it just does its job of eliminating health risks and is gone. The FDA has determined that zapping greens with X-rays eliminates the risk of E. coli, salmonella, and listeria contamination “without compromising the safety, texture or nutrient value of raw spinach lettuce.”

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As the idea of backyard chicken ranching spreads throughout the U.S., mini-cow ranching is becoming popular in the UK.

Dexters, or mini cows from the mountains of Ireland, are the perfect size for backyard ranching. The size of a large German shepherd dog, a Dexter provides milk, meat, and mowing services for a family looking to grow their own food. And, unlike ordinary cattle, they don’t require vast tracts of land. An acre or two will do.

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The International Reel Rock Film Tour kicks off stateside on September 10th at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO. Showcasing several awe-inspiring climbing and adventure films (both feature-length and short), the Reel Rock Tour is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

You can vote for the best shorts in two categories, Humor/Spoof and Action/Inspiration, and check tour dates on the Reel Rock Tour website. From the site…

“More than just screenings, Reel Rock shows are festive events where climbers and outdoor lovers gather to celebrate their love of the outdoors.” Check out the trailer for one of the featured films, “The Sharp End”…

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If you were hoping to visit Havasupai Falls this year, you’re unfortunately out of luck. The trail to Supai Village and beyond to the falls is closed to tourists until 2009 due to the flood last week that prompted the evacuation of 400 people.

No one was injured in the flood, thankfully, as officials and helicopters worked through the night to lift residents and tourists to safety. But the trail was damaged extensively - so much so that the resident Havasupai tribe will need the rest of the year to clean it up. The trail, mostly mud and rock, was washed away completely in some spots.

Supai is home to the Havasupai Indian Reservation - and is a truly magical place. I had the chance to visit in 2003 and believe it to be one of the most beautiful places on the face of the Earth. An 8-mile hike into the Grand Canyon from Hualapai Hilltop, the village is a modest place with a small inn, restaurant, and supply shop. Here is where you purchase camping permits (and get a bite to eat). Another two miles down the trail lies the main attraction - the waterfalls.

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