Ascending too quickly above 8,000 feet can lead to serious illness. You can help prevent the most serious degrees of altitude illness by taking a few precautions. read more
On certain climbs, particularly Himalayan climbs and big wall climbs (cliffs that require multiple days to ascend), climbers will ascend a fixed rope instead of ascend the snow or rock, for both speed and convenience. Sometimes, climbers will get stuck on a rappel during a climb and need to improvise by climbing the rope. Ascending the rope requires a pair o… read more
Travel to the Copper Canyon systems in Mexico for high adventure activities such as backpacking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, rappelling and rock climbing. Sightseeing is available along a train or guided tour when passing over mountains, rivers and ravines. read more
The Single Rope Tree Climbing Technique is an efficient method of climbing trees with the use of just one rope. It is fast and widely used by many tree climbers. read more
Arborists use specialized equipment to climb and prune trees. Much of this same equipment is used by linesmen and telephone equipment technicians. Tree climbing provides a way of honing climbing skills and building fitness to the sport climber. Using the proper equipment is key for good training and safety. read more
Tree climbing is an enjoyable way to commune with nature. And it's good exercise, to boot. Trees are everywhere, with many that can be climbed. Indulging your urge to act like a monkey once in a while can leave you feeling more liberat… 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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