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.