If you live in a four-season climate you will find it difficult to canoe year-round. In order stay in shape during the colder months, there are a variety of off-season activities you should be sure to engage in. There are two different kinds of training you should keep up with: aerobic and anaerobic training (strength training/weight lifting). This article… read more
Cross country skiing is a great form of exercise and a way to get outdoors during the cold winters. It is a good idea to rent cross country skiing equipment before investing in your own, to make sure you love the experience and know what type of skis you need. When you buy your own, you'll need to take into consideration things like ski length and width, fle… read more
Cross country skiing is a sport that is enjoyed individually using cross country skis and ski poles to glide and maneuver over packed snow. There are also variations of the sport. There are different classifications of cross country ski types such as backcountry, groomed trail and race performance---because of this, ski designs vary slightly. read more
Taking your children cross country skiing can instill a lifelong love of winter outdoors recreation in your children. It can be an ideal family outing, because your child's ability level is not as critical to his enjoyment of cross country skiing as it would be to alpine skiing. When you rent or buy cross country ski equipment for your children, several thin… read more
Backcountry skiing can encompass everything from those seeking steep and deep powder chutes to those who use skis to hike through the woods in winter. Backcountry touring gear, as it is called, differs substantially from downhill gear and also has subtle differences from standard cross country ski equipment, which is designed for skiing in pre-cut tracks. Ba… 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
To the casual observer, Nordic walking looks vaguely like cross country skiing without the skis. Using two poles, placing one with each step, you get a better workout than just walking. Additionally, you cushion the knees when going up… 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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