Few activities are more exhilarating than backcountry skiing or snowboarding. The lack of crowds and lift lines, as well as the chance to experience untracked snow gives the expert skier or rider the ultimate sense or freedom. However, the backcountry is not without its dangers. Being prepared is crucial to safety. read more
While you've likely used a shovel to clear off the sidewalk or driveway, you've probably never used a shovel to save someone's life. This is exactly what a backcountry shovel is designed to do; therefore, choosing and carrying a shovel… read more
Known as the "Heart of the New West," Calgary is a clean cosmopolitan city situated at the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Though Calgary is home to more than a million residents, the wilderness is just at arm's reach. If you are vi… read more
Backcountry skiing and snowboarding opens up a new world of vertical pleasure and descents. Telemark or Apline Touring skiers frequently "earn their turns" by climbing the mountains and slopes before dropping down steep lines and untra… 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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