Cross-country skiing is a great way to experience the outdoors in the winter. It allows for an escape from the busy slopes and crowds of downhill skiing to an environment where quiet serenity is more important than speed. Additionally, it burns more calories per hour than almost any other outdoor-based, winter activity. Cross country skiing is guaranteed… read more
Cross country skiing is sometimes referred to as Nordic of XC skiing. It differs from alpine or downhill skiing for a number of reasons. First off, in alpine skiing, the entire foot is attached to the boot. In contrast, cross country s… read more
There are two types of cross country ski techniques; classic and skate skiing. Skate skiing is similar to ice skating. Unlike classic skiing, which uses a kick wax, skate skis should only be waxed with a glide wax, which makes the ski… 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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