Backcountry skiing is an exhilarating form of skiing that combines cross-country skiing with downhill skiing. Backcountry skiers climb slopes outside of ski-resort boundaries to access untouched terrain. The backcountry skier uses randonee or telemark skis, rather than traditional alpine ski equipment. read more
Banff National Park was the first national park created in Canada. It encompasses 2,500 square miles of gorgeous terrain about an hour and a half's drive from the city of Calgary. It's an outdoorsman's paradise, featuring dozens of activities amid the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies. read more
Canada's first national park and the third in the world, Banff National Park is part of the Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site and features mountains, valleys, meadows, forests, glaciers and rivers. read more
Located in the heart of the Berkshires, Lanesboro, Massachucetts, is centrally located near a variety of outdoor activities. Rock climbing, whitewater rafting, golfing, skiing, canoeing, fishing, cycling and hiking are all available. Nearby parks include Mount Greylock State Reservation, Bartholemews Cobble, Notchview Reservation and Pleasant Valley Wildlife… read more
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a well-known mountain camping and resort destination, as it is located right by the border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors can enjoy the national park's 850 miles of hiking trails, which also include 70 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Campers in Gatlinburg can enjoy fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout. read more
Located just 30 minutes from Cleveland, Brunswick, Ohio, is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. The Brunswick and Cleveland areas offer plenty of opportunities to get out and experience Ohio's great outdoors. Lake… read more
Perched on the Mill Creek River between the Black River Valley, the foothills of the Adirondacks and the Tug Hill Plateau, Lowville is a small settlement that offers numerous outdoor activities like fishing, swimming, boating, hiking,… read more
On your next visit to Calgary, Alberta, drop by Canadian Olympic Park, home of the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum, for a day of mountain bike riding along 16 miles of trails. During the winter, enjoy snowboarding, cross-country skiing… read more
Downhill and cross-country skiing each require their own specialized equipment. Cross-country skiing is one of the best forms of cardiovascular exercises and is also a great way to get out and explore winter trails. Downhill skiing is… read more
St. George, Utah, is often called "Utah's Dixie" due to its mild winter and summer climate. St. George is one of Utah's largest cites and is 119 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The city is surrounded by breathtaking mountains and it… read more
Visitors exploring the great outdoors in the area often need to find comfortable hotels near Armstrong, British Columbia, where they can get a good night's sleep. There is plenty to look forward to in the area, including hiking, bird w… 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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