Hypothermia – The Silent Killer
Posted by Admin on September 25, 2009 – 4:51 pm -By Graham Armitage You set out for a 10 mile hike alone on a well known trail in the mountains. It’s cloudy with little wind and the temperature is a balmy 67 degrees. You have done plenty of hikes, and spend a lot of time outdoors. On this particular day, you take a slightly more adventurous route and move a little faster than usual. It’s getting late in the day and you don’t want be out after dark so you push a little harder. All is going well until you slip on a rock and mildly sprain your ankle. You can still walk, but you have been slowed down. You are annoyed at yourself, but settle down to the fact that you are just going to be later than you thought. Unfortunately, you inadvertently followed the wrong stream which... more
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Winter Hiking With Kids
Posted by Admin on September 25, 2009 – 4:49 pm -By Graham Armitage Anybody who has ever spent any time outdoors with a child, during the cold winter months, has heard these words. “I’m cold, can we go back?” If you’re in the backyard, it’s no big deal. Simply go inside. What happens though, if you and the little ones are half way up a two mile trail? It’s not that easy. Before leaving for a trip with the kids, no matter how short your walk, make sure you’re prepared. Typically, the reason anyone takes their kids winter hiking, is because they enjoy the activity themselves, and want to share the experience, and hopefully pass on the bug, to their offspring. By not being prepared and focusing the trip on the little ones, you risk scarring them forever... more
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Camping Gear Essentials – Colorado Wilderness Adventure
Posted by Admin on February 25, 2009 – 4:13 pm -Camping Gear Essentials – Colorado Wilderness Adventure Author: Rachel Nunez Colorado is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the country. Throngs of backpackers, lugging along their camping gear, take on the various hiking trails leading them to rugged terrains of snowcapped mountain peaks. Outdoor adventurers can choose from short, moderate and easy overnight hiking and campout, to week long adventure along more challenging hiking trails. The kind and amount of camping gear to bring for this great outdoor adventure depend on the hiking trail you are going to take, the length of time to complete the hike, and the time of the year your are visiting. Backpackers can choose the trail to Mount Zirkel Wilderness for a peaceful overnight... more
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Discounted Camping Gear
Posted by Admin on February 24, 2009 – 5:41 pm -Discounted Camping Gear – Tips To Find Quality Stuff Author: Abhishek Agarwal Communing with nature has ever since been the primary reason why people take on camping as a hobby. However due to technological advancements in camping gears, this hobby has become rather expensive. Unless you want to dedicate time and money to camping as a hobby, you do not need to spend much for camping gears. You can enjoy camping without spending much if you know where to look for smart buys. With some research you can find discounted camping gears throughout the year. You can surf the internet and compare prices offered by various sporting goods stores and or directly look for suppliers offering discounted prices. In buying, put optimum consideration... more
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Camping Gear Essentials – Colorado Wilderness Adventure
Posted by Admin on February 24, 2009 – 8:31 am -Camping Gear Essentials – Colorado Wilderness Adventure Author: Rachel Nunez Colorado is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the country. Throngs of backpackers, lugging along their camping gear, take on the various hiking trails leading them to rugged terrains of snowcapped mountain peaks. Outdoor adventurers can choose from short, moderate and easy overnight hiking and campout, to week long adventure along more challenging hiking trails. The kind and amount of camping gear to bring for this great outdoor adventure depend on the hiking trail you are going to take, the length of time to complete the hike, and the time of the year your are visiting. Backpackers can choose the trail to Mount Zirkel Wilderness for a peaceful overnight... more
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Camping Tents – Tips on Getting a New Camping Tent
Posted by Admin on February 24, 2009 – 8:28 am -Camping Tents – Tips on Getting a New Camping Tent Author: Syed Abdillah Tuanku Abd Rahman Unless you’re camping on a trailer, camping tents are one of the most critical camping equipment but they may not be as straightforward as most people want it to be, at least when it comes to choosing the right tent. There are a few things you need to consider when buying a new tent especially if it is your first time. You must first decide who many people you are going to house with the tent and get the one which accommodates one more extra. You probably noticed that tents come in different sizes from solo hiking tents to multi-room tents with rooms for storage and dressing. Different camping tents are also made for the different seasons and... more
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Camping Gear – Choosing the Right Camping Gear
Posted by Admin on February 24, 2009 – 8:26 am -Camping Gear – Choosing the Right Camping Gear Author: Jonsky Choosing camping gear is not about buying the latest, most popular or even the most expensive equipment. Camping equipment should be affordable and suitable for your needs. The key to choosing the right gear is to know what you will encounter on your camping trip. How long you will be camping also influences what camping gear you would need. Consider which gear is essential based on the terrain and weather conditions. You can still have many choices of gear which are still practical and functional even if you are on a tight budget. It’s easy to get distracted by all the gear you see in camping stores but you need to focus on the camping gear that you will definitely need... more
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Montana Recreation Activities Posted By : Eugene Ivanovski
Posted by on February 22, 2009 – 7:52 pm -Montana recreation opportunities seem endless: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, backpacking, rock climbing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, off-roading, snowmobiling, hot springing, stargazing, bird watching and more. Montana has something for all seasons. See the original post: Montana Recreation Activities Posted By : Eugene Ivanovski Read More →
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Camping Gear You May Want to Bring With You on Your Next Camping Adventure Posted By : Jillian Smith
Posted by on February 22, 2009 – 7:52 pm -Are you planning to take a camping adventure? If you are, have you ever been camping before? Go here to see the original: Camping Gear You May Want to Bring With You on Your Next Camping Adventure Posted By : Jillian Smith Read More →
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Hiking Adventures: Perfect for Family Trips or Romantic Getaways Posted By : Jillian Smith
Posted by on February 22, 2009 – 7:52 pm -Are you interested in taking a trip? Excerpt from: Hiking Adventures: Perfect for Family Trips or Romantic Getaways Posted By : Jillian Smith Read More →
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