New Format and Content for the Outdoor Weblog

Filed in archive Misc. on April 22, 2007

As you're probably aware, this was my first week as the new editor of the Outdoor Weblog. And I would like to thank everyone who took the time to either leave a comment or email me to welcome me into the outdoor community. I truly appreciate it.

And its because of you that I'm dedicated to updating the Outdoor Weblog regularly. This week you learned tips to avoiding submersion accidents, read about a women's solo Appalachian hike, marveled at a sherpa's attempt at the Everest record, and discovered the world of outside and adventure magazines.

But, I want to do more than that. In addition to providing you with the latest outdoor news, I want to break the mole of the traditional outdoor blog and bring you something a little different. So, after a week of brainstorming, I'm excited to announce a new weekly structure for the Outdoor Weblog.

Here are my ideas:

Monday

Outdoor Question of the Week --- a weekly question pertaining to outdoor sports or activities and adventure travel

Tuesday

The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door --- a weekly interview with an outdoor lover or adventure traveler discussing recent adventures and professing their love for the outdoors

Wednesday

Outdoor/Adventure News --- a roundup of outdoor/adventure travel news

Thursday

Today/Week/Month in Outdoor/Adventure Travel History --- a little known historical fact or tidbit about the outdoors

Friday

Weekend Discussion --- a weekly discussion to provoke intellectual and, sometimes, controversial debate

Weekly Recap --- a recap of the week's latest outdoor news

Of course, this structure is subject to change and I reserve the right to change or amend the format at anytime.

Lastly, I would like to invite all readers of this blog to leave a comment and introduce yourself. Let me know who you are and where you are from. I will personally respond to each comment.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.