Bouldering's very nature as an "unconventional sport"--pursued by those who typically defy organization and standardization--makes developing a complete history of the sport challenging; but there is some consensus about major aspects of its history. read more
Sport climbing is a type of technical free climbing where climbers clip into permanent anchors that have been set into the rock face. Free climbing means that upward mobility is made using only hands, feet and other parts of the body r… read more
Rock climbing is a sport that requires a very specific type of shoes--tight-fitting shoes with a sticky rubber sole and sharp edges are a necessity when ascending a sheer rock face. For each facet of rock climbing, there's an ideal sho… 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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