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  • How to Fit Snow Shoes

    Snow shoeing is the perfect way to enjoy fresh powder, a snowy slope or a cold winter's day. But you need the right snow shoe to match your style and preference. Consider back country, trekking, racing and recreational snow shoes. You also need to check your weight to determine the best fit. The more you weigh, the more surface area you need on your snow sho… read more

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  • Tips for Downhill Snow Biking

    Snow biking is the winter sports version of summer mountain biking and BMX stunt biking. The cycle of choice is usually a sturdy mountain bike that has been adapted with snow tires and other little extras to make the experience enjoyab… read more

  • Skiing the Wapta Traverse

    Europe has the Haute Route and the Dolomites. North America weighs in with the Wapta Traverse, the gold standard for on-continent hut-to-hut backcountry skiing. The Wapta Icefields and glaciers, mostly in Banff National Park of the C… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    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...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    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...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    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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