(3BL Media / theCSRfeed) New York, NY – November 29, 2011 – Gray Line New York, New York City’s premier double-decker bus and motorcoach tourism company, announces that legendary New York designer and social activist, Kenneth Cole, will be honored as this month’s Ride of Fame™ dedicatee.

(3BL Media / theCSRfeed) San Leandro, CA - Oct. 17, 2011 - The North Face today launched a 14-city KNOW Boundaries Snow Safety Tour, which partners top athletes, including, snowboarder Lucas Debari and mountaineer Conrad Anker, with The North Face and REI stores around the country to provide valuable insight on the knowledge, skills and training required for safe backcountry travel.

"Geared for Life"

How many elementary and middle school-aged kids do you know who can captain a tandem bicycle? How many kids do you know who could ride 180 miles, over three days across the state of Maine?  What about repair bicycles on their own in the event of a serious mechanical melt-down? Or co- lead bicycle mechanics classes for other adults and kids?

This past summer I had the opportunity to once again lead a group of teenagers into my favorite mountain range: the Sierra Nevada. I find great satisfaction in knowing that my passion for the outdoors can be translated into something that I can make a living doing. As the environmental education program manager for the American River Conservancy, I spend a great deal of time working with youth and teaching them about conservation and wilderness, without knowing the impact that I’m having.