Although helmets are not generally required for snowboarding, they are becoming more and more common on ski slopes. Helmets offer important protection from potential serious head injury, and every rider should consider purchasing one. Before you make the purchase, be sure that the helmet is right for you--getting the correct fit is extremely important, as a… read more
To wear a bike helmet or not? The answer is a no-brainer--and if you don't wear one and have a bike accident, the phrase "no-brainer" could take on a whole new meaning. read more
Every bicycle rider should consider wearing a helmet. Although the statistics vary, one figure cited by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that helmets are up to 88 percent effective at protecting the rider from head injuries. read more
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Tearing through a forest, speeding down a mountain trail, touring on a dirt trail, mountain bikes are a great way to hike on wheels into terrain bereft of paved roads. Although there is little danger from motor vehicles, mountain biking has many dangers, which can result in a head-first flip over the handlebars or flying off the bike seat into the brush. Con… read more
Bicycle helmets have become standard equipment for cyclists on roads and trails across the country. Many states and municipalities have enacted helmet requirements and many parks and recreation areas require cyclists and mountain biker… 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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