Staying in snowboarding shape in the off-season starts with some dry land training exercises. You can work on your stance and edging techniques while improving on your core strength and endurance. If you are new to snowboarding, dry land training is also a smart way to learn a few simple techniques before hitting the snow. Experts can use dry land training t… read more
The advent of the shaped ski had a profound influence on ski racing, as well as on the conditioning methods for the sport. While strength training was once the main focus, smaller and lighter shaped skis require far less brute force an… read more
"Cross-country skiers are made in the summer; to start training on Dec. 1 is too late," says Mammoth Mountain ski coach Nancy Fiddler. Training hard on dry land during the summer and fall will ensure a better start to your cross-countr… 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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