NEWS 10/24/08: BPL to Suspend Print Magazine Production, Will Refocus Energy to Online Content Development

[Nicholas Miller]

Somewhat off topic, but this article mentions that Peter Vacco was the first person to hike the great divide end to end. I've seen this credited previously to Dan Cooper (who recently got some press coverage for his endorsement of Obama despite the fact he founded and owns (owned) Cooper Firearms of Montana). He's well known locally and I think hiked the great divide in the early 80s, perhaps over the course of a couple years. I don't know the details and haven't been able to find much information on the "full" trail online, such as complete hikes, times, etc. Also, I don't own issue #1. Is Cooper's claim bunk? uninformed? Just curious.

[Ali e]

Ryan and staff and friends, while I am incredibly sad to see it go I understand completely. I have helped launch and run several magazines in my life the the amount of work is unbelievable. We used to sort 10,000 copies right in our living-room what a PIA. You are going in a good direction that all will surely follow. As we prepare to leave on a round the world trip we will unfortunately miss lots of what you have to offer but I hear there are Internet cafes in some of the most remote parts of the world. In regards to the printed mag, you cant fit a ten pound parcel into a two pond sack. Tnaks again to all you guys for a great site. Ali

[Ken Thompson]

Can't believe that I paid for three subscriptions yet did not receive the last issue because my subscription expired in October. 3 times 4 is still 12, but my issues end at 10 . Not fair.

[Paul Corcoran]

Is there any way to enlarge the text on the digital magazine? I have great difficulty reading the text as it is.

P.S. More than 30% of the U.S. population are now 40+ years old, so this issue really needs to be addressed.

Thanks!

[Greg Mihalik]

Paul –

The + sign in the menu bar works pretty well.

[Joe Westing]

Ken-

You should contact BPL customer service. I had a similar problem and they gave me the correct number of issues that I paid for. Because of the print mags many missed deadlines, the dates are pretty much meaningless.

[Dustin F]

Maybe I missed it in this thread, I forgot what the email had said. When do we receive our checks or store coupon as reimbursment?

[Devin Montgomery]

Hi Dustin,

You should have received an email with a special promo code for the discount. I think they must check to make sure you had a print subscription, and then mark you off the list once you use it.

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