Packing your rock-climbing gear should not only be an exciting routine but one that involves proper care and placement of the items. Ultimately every climber develops his own system of packing gear, but there are several things you can do to make the process easier. And if you are new to packing up all that gear, here are five tips on a system that works for… read more
Indoor climbing provides diverse training options in a controlled environment. Protected walls can be designed for specific training programs, skill levels and problem solving. At some point, however, many climbers tire of going to gyms to access these walls, and some plan and build their own climbing walls. While most climbers simply set up a short bould… read more
CAMP tri-cams, also written as tricams or tri cams, are a versatile piece of climbing protection. Tri-cams are placed in one of two ways: Either as passive protection, like a nut, or in "active" camming mode. While not all climbers like using tri-cams, they're one of the few methods of protecting horizontal cracks and pockets in the rock. Once you've placed… read more
Located in the northeastern corner of Wyoming, adjacent to the Black Hills of South Dakota, Devils Tower was proclaimed the country's first national monument in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. It rises 867 feet high, and is made of phonolite porphyry, a magma-cooled rock. It was the site of the alien landing in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Dev… read more
If you are in the market to buy some camping gear, it makes sense to look into buying some gear used. It will definitely save you money and allow you to try out a quality item before spending the big bucks on a brand new one. read more
Ice climbing is a great way to enjoy the winter season, but it also requires some very specific gear. There is plenty of climbing gear that you can re-purpose if you are already a rock climber, but this list is designed to give you the… read more
Climbers that wind their rope carelessly before chucking it in the dust are doing more than saving a moment of time. They are putting their lives at risk. Like your climbing shoes, you should treat your climbing rope as a delicate too… 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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