Lots of new subscribers and I ❤️ all of you. As the preamble above ⬆︎ says, keep on Playing More, Wasting Less and Doing Better.

Today I have… a recap of January for those of you not checking your email regularly, jet-powered snowboards, Danny MacAskill, and 100 things to know about backpacking…boom…huge issue.

- Kirsten

PS: 🤙 If you’re looking for the highlights and results of the Aspen X-Games…look no further. (Go)

PPS: We donated $400 to awesome outdoor charities in January!

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Each week, we donate $100 to a not for profit in the outdoor space. January's list: @wildsight @orcbc_ca @avalancheca (fdn) @grizzlybearfdn Read about it in our daily newsletter. newsletter.mtnimpact.com #donate #notforprofit #getoutsideMTN ImpactWe are a sustainability awareness platform cleverly disguised as an outdoor adventure newsletter focused on Mountain Culture, including sports, people, and the environment. Mon-Thurs: Top news stories. Friday: Full newsletter. Join free.newsletter.mtnimpact.com

January 30th 2021

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Friday Poll Results: What’s your favourite decade of ski clothes? (Watch here if you missed it)

I think we’re all on the same wavelength. I do love the 80’s. Although the 1930’s had an adorable outfit when they switched from skirts to pants.

1960's - 0%
1970's - 22%
1980's - 54%
2000's - 8%
2010's - 8%
Other - 8%

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Recap: Did you know it’s February 1st? Wow, time flies. Here’s a recap of the most popular MTN Impact posts in January. (2 min read with some watching)

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They have spoken! The most popular posts in January, according to the MTN Impact newsletter subscribers: mtnimpact.com/top-5-newslett… #themooseisloose

January 31st 2021

Play More: This seems like a terrible idea. Please don’t tell anyone I showed you this: JET ENGINE Powered Snowboard! (10 min watch)

Lunch Break Video: Our favourite MTN Biker is back at it doing crazy, terrifying things. Watch as Danny MacAskill descends extremely steep rock slabs in the UK with relative ease. This is technical MTB riding at its finest! (6 min watch)

How To: 100 (yes, I said 100) skills that a backpacker should know. This is real evergreen material…so save it in your pocket. (A lot of reading)

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100 Essential Skills Every Backpacker Should Know&url=100 Pro-Level Hiking Skills Every Adventurer Should KnowAvoid common mistakes with these tips, tricks, and hiking skills for planning, hiking, and camping, and make your first—or next—trek problem-free.backpacker.com

February 1st 2021

Climate: Just one more reason I won’t be climbing Mt. Everest! (2 min read)

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Study reveals new clues about Mt. Everest's deadliest avalanche phys.org/news/2021-01-r… via @physorg_comStudy reveals new clues about Mt. Everest’s deadliest avalancheOn the afternoon of April 15, 2015, an earthquake rocked the Himalayas, causing widespread death and damage across Nepal, India and Tibet. The magnitude 7.8 quake—the strongest ever recorded in the region—rattled glaciers and ice falls along a ridge just to the west of Mount Everest, sending an aval…phys.org

February 1st 2021

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I imagine giant spiders coming out of that big hole.🕷😳 @erikhedenfalk, Somewhere in Indonesia