Posted on Jul 20, 2008 under Camping |
With spending money shrinking due to a poor economy, it is no surprise that there is an increase in the inexpensive vacation tent camping. Compared to a theme park or exotic vacations, tent camping is very affordable. The initial costs may add up but remember you will get many uses out of most items like tents, sleeping bags, grills, pots, and dishes (don’t use paper or plastic). Because of this, throughout the United States, campgrounds have seen a 10% increase in rentals. Many rentals being new first time campers, excited about their camping adventure, and many inexperienced campers arrive unprepared.
Not being prepared for tent camping does not mean forgetting a dc operated TV/VCR, but rather forgetting tent stakes, sleeping bags and other appropriate gear, which could lead tent campers to sleeping in the car and bumming food of neighbor tent campers. The key to making tent camping fun is simple,
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Posted on Jul 13, 2008 under Climbing |
Types of climbing: Rock Climbing - Test your endurance and strength while climbing up natural rock formations using hand and foot holds or simply free climbing (using gear for safety only). Rock climbing relies on techniques and equipment with climbers usually working in pairs with a system of ropes to catch a fall. Top-roping is a climbing technique using a gear system, first by securing an anchor fixed at the top of a section of rock with a rope running from the climber up through the anchor and back down to the belayer (the person managing and controlling the safety rope attached to the climber).
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Posted on Jun 30, 2008 under Kayaking |
Ready, Set, Paddle. Given your location, kayaking is one of the easiest outdoor activities to enter into with little investment. Many areas have some infrastructure of waterways that are full of natural beauty and wildlife waiting to be explored.
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Posted on Jun 26, 2008 under Climbing |
Organized climbing adventure trips through a certified establishment can take the worries out of planning and put the enjoyement back into the fun of mountaineering.
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Posted on Jun 26, 2008 under Kayaking |
American White Water -White Water Kayaking - Paddling on moving water or whitewater rivers ranging from 1-6 in regards to there difficulty.A non-profit organization that works “to conserve and restore America’s whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.” A great resource that allows you click your desired location on a map to find the best whitewater rivers even in your backyard. Rankings allow you to match your skill level as a kayaker with the appropriate river. Join their National Affiliate Paddling Club and find a club in your own backyard.
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Posted on Jun 23, 2008 under Kayaking |
Buying a Kayak
Before making the investment in a kayak, paddle and gear, rent one from a local outdoor outfitter and decide what kind of kayaking you will primarily be doing. After you decide kayaking is the activity for you and are ready to make the one time investment in equipment choose one that is appropriate for your activity.
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Posted on Jun 14, 2008 under Climbing |
Climbing is both an activity of endurance and of strength. Whether it be rock, mountain or ice climbing these individuals show an enthusiasm that reaches mountain peaks. Why choose climbing? Why not this activity involves little equipment (rope, ice picks..) and will reward you with breathtaking views that are not reachable by any other means.
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