Outfitting your child with an appropriate, well-fitting harness is essential for safe climbing, both outdoors and in a climbing gym. Children's harnesses are specially tailored for small frames and offer added safety features. The age and size of your child are important factors in choosing between a waist-belt, full-body or chest harness. read more
Rather than going through the same routine every time you visit the climbing gym, mix up your training with some bouldering games. These games can be played with two or more people and will allow you to challenge yourself and your climbing partners to train in key areas and improve endurance. read more
Rock climbing is a popular sport and activity for people of all ages, including young children. Climbing games can help children maintain their excitement and enthusiasm about climbing. A variety of climbing games are available for children of all ages, which can be played alone or with any number of other climbers. When playing climbing games, choose short… read more
In 2010, the price for a pair of new climbing shoes ranged from about $35 to $150. This relatively high cost, coupled with a youngster's rapid growth, can make spending money on a pair of kids' climbing shoes difficult to justify. However, if your child starts rock climbing regularly, having her own pair of well-fitted climbing shoes will improve her climbin… read more
Connecticut's diverse natural settings, from coastal salt marches and quiet beaches to tree-lined rivers and rolling hills, make it an ideal destination for tourists looking for a vacation filled with outdoor recreation. Connecticut doesn't only appeal to adults; it has many kid-friendly activities. read more
Tourists often travel to resorts along Lake Michigan so that they can partake in the many water activities the lake allows for as well as enjoy sunbathing on the sandy beach and gazing at the tranquil waters. Some of the resorts offer… read more
Rock climbing is a great sport to use to build children's strength, balance and stamina. The sport also brings families together, whether outside at the crags or indoors at a climbing wall. Building a small version of a climbing wall a… 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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