12th October 2009
Are you just beginning rock climbing? Maybe you have never been climbing, but you would enjoy trying it? Well, you're a lucky person. This article is geared towards you. Here are a few tips and tricks to aid you when you are just beginning.
Do your ho...
12th October 2009
You require a long life out of your hiking boots. But in order to get it, you must treat them right. Take the time to frequently clean and treat your hiking boots. Treatments help to condition the leather of your boots to give them a longer life. Also,...
12th October 2009
Bouldering is essentially the first form of rock climbing. It involves basically no equipment, just shoes and chalk, both of which are optional. Because of its simplicity people are often drawn to bouldering. It is also the cheapest type of climbing, b...
05th October 2009
Has anyone ever told you that less is more? Well, they were not just telling you some cryptic, sensei type response, they might have been on to something. We are going to talk about just how much less can be more. There is a type of camping that elimina...
05th October 2009
So you decided to hike rim to rim? Contemplating through hiking the PCT? The App. trail? How about going for a four or five mile hike in your local woods? Well nothing will make your trip worse than not being ready for it when you get there. You may th...
02nd October 2009
Sometimes hiking all by yourself is a good way to recharge. Being alone is the best circumstance for meditation and quiet. This feeling is difficult to duplicate in any other situation. Being all alone is the ultimate statement of self confidence. It ...
02nd October 2009
This type of climbing involves heavy-duty protection, by using bolts and anchors that will attach a climber to the wall. This is usually considered the safest form of climbing, and is often the most conventional type. It only requires basic equipment, a...
02nd October 2009
Thinking of hiking through the Pacific Crest? What about the Appalachian trail? Well you might want to get ready. Backpacking requires a large amount of endurance and strength. It might seem simple to carry your backpack for a few feet, but when you st...
28th September 2009
So you've heard people talking about hikes they go on. You know someone who has gone all over, hiked every mountain, followed every trail, and you are wondering just what is so great about this activity? Why did Ansell Adams find such inspiration when h...
28th September 2009
I have been climbing since I was in high school. When I first started, I was a major dork. I wanted a sport so hardcore to do that it would suck the nerd right out of me. I thought that no one would ever make fun of a rock climber. It didn't work. I was ...
22nd September 2009
Pyramid tents - These were actually the first tent design. They use one straight pole in the center of the tent to create a pyramid shaped tent. In actual practice they are usually designed to utilize trekking poles, having no tent poles of their own. ...
22nd September 2009
There are several options for different conditions to accommodate back country sleeping. Sleeping pads are more than just comfortable, they offer a barrier between you and the ground that won't compress the way your sleeping bag does. Because of this, i...
21st September 2009
There are a few simple decisions that need to be made in order to determine what kind of pack you need for your trips. These questions will help to guide you in selecting the category of pack you need, and ultimately making a decision about which one yo...
21st September 2009
So when you decide to venture out to death valley in August and it is 135, these basic tips might help make your experience a little more enjoyable. I have been in tons of heat camping situations, I even lived in a tent for an uninterrupted 5 months over...
16th September 2009
If you have never been camping before, you should be stoked. This experience is one that everyone should have, it will guide you through the remainder of your life, shedding light on difficult situations. It will help you sort through the morally gray. ...
