2018 Editor’s Picks: Culture
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In our culture category we explore the fringes of the outdoor community from humor columns to viral picks to strange new and exotic sports. Take a look back with us as we remember the year's best videos and stories from our alternative section.
1. Your Chances of Dying Ranked by Sport and Activity:
If you follow TGR there's a high chance that you participate in one of the many sports that this fantastic infographic covers, and if so it might be in your best interest to give this a look. If you don't participate in any of them, well then your life expectancy just shot through the roof.
2. Resort Bans Skiing — Moguls Vanish Overnight:
Revenge of the snowboarders was one of the oddest stories we came across all year, but I can't say I'm all that surprised. What is surprising is how long it took to give skiers a taste of their own medicine!
3. This is the Most Fucked Up Rappel You'll Ever See:
This is one of those videos where if you are a climber it'll make you question your hobby, and if you're not a climber you'll probably never be.
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4. Fair Weather Co Ski Bum "Wants Refund" After Shitty Ski Season:
This is a beautiful piece of ski satire that I guarantee you will find funny if you have a sense of humor. Just kidding, but seriously it's a great read and probably relatable for a few of you...
5. Forget the Olympics, Check Out Norwegian Death Diving:
Apparently Norwegian Death Diving is a popular sport in Norway and has been for some time, but it was only brought to our attention this fall. A true shame really, but better late than never. Get up to date on this great European sport here.
