A previous post discussed the potential for health hazards associated with the use of polycarbonate plastic bottles, including some Nalgene products. While there appears to be no conclusive information on risk, there are a number of products which could be used as alternatives to Nalgene bottles.
Archive for October, 2007
A recent comment on our May 21, 2007 post regarding Nalgene bottles got us to do some research on Nalgene bottles about potential health hazards. By chance, we’d recently seen a posting in the Lake of the Clouds Hut on Mt. Washington about the use of #7 plastic in bottles can mean exposure to bisphenol-A, which may impact the human endocrine system.
The Winter Solstice isn’t for another 82 days (December 22, 2007), but it doesn’t feel like summer anymore in New England. With Fall’s full arrival, winter isn’t far behind. It’s time to kick off the Snowskills.net posting season with a welcome to winter message.
The Snowskills.net staff took a brief break this summer and early fall to hike 400 miles on the Appalachian Trail through Vermont, New Hampshire, and parts of Maine. Our first tip for this season is one about outdoor fitness: want to get ready for winter activities? Get out and do some hiking!
Stay tuned for another winter of helpful tips and information on winter recreation right here on Snowskills.net!