Whether they race alpine, Nordic or moguls, skiers rely on their clothing to perform just as well as their skis. Race wear is designed specifically for each type of ski racing as racers require specific attire to race their best. To keep racers at their peak, the clothes must protect the body from injury, weather and unforeseen hazards. Ski clothing must als… read more
Derived from the old Norse word "skio," meaning "a stick of wood," early skis were just that---long, straight wooden planks. Although high-tech materials and design dominate the market today, these tools for speeding downhill have anci… read more
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a haven for winter enthusiasts of all kinds, offering more than 40 ski locations and resorts, 6,100 snowmobile trails and groomed trails for Nordic skiing. Michigan is so fond of skiing that the Grea… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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