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Mountain climbing involves specialized gear to get you to the top. Proper use of the gear is paramount to safety and success. Adapting the least amount of gear to safely accommodate rock, snow and ice is the ideal. Practice these alpin…
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Few things seem more freeing than scaling a great mountain face. It is you against nature--simple concept, serene environment. Well, this very zen feeling can be accomplished only with a surprisingly large arsenal of mountain climbing…
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Depending on the type of mountain climbing you do, you will probably need a great deal of gear and the knowledge of how to use it. If you are preparing to scale a large mountain face, a few pieces of equipment you will need are ropes,…
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France is a European country about 80 percent the size of Texas. Within the boundaries of France outdoor enthusiasts can find much to explore. The French countryside has many trails that are easy to walk. Visitors will also find large…
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A cruise to Mexico is ostensibly as simple as book passage, get on the boat and set sail, but the key to a great cruise is in careful planning. Time invested considering the details and nuances will ensure a less stressful more enjoyab…
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Named after William Frederick Cody, aka Buffalo Bill, Cody is the county seat of Park County in Wyoming. The city is near the legendary Yellowstone National Park; thus, it does not lack for adventure opportunities. Hike the twists and…
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Mali Ston is a small village close to Dubrovnik in Croatia. Famous for having the longest city wall in Europe, Mali Ston also is popular with hikers, mountain climbers and water sports enthusiasts. Go kayaking or sailing from Mali Ston…
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Mountaineering harnesses fill a specific niche of climbing gear. They're usually designed with minimal padding, the assumption being that you'll hang in your harness little if at all, so comfort can take a back seat to weight. Mountain…
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Jamaica is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Caribbean. With miles of gorgeous coastline, crystal-blue waters and majestic mountains, the island is replete with natural beauty. Visitors can hike in Jamaica's Blue Mou…
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The Sierra Nevada mountain range is a large, spiny ridge of mountains in northeast California and western Nevada. This range is known for its majestic beauty, rugged terrain and glaciated peaks. Guided trips are popular and numerous, b…
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Part of a World Heritage Site, 4,200-square-mile Jasper National Park lies in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and includes the famous Columbia Icefield as well as the largest glacial-fed lake in the Canadian Rockies, Maligne Lake. It is a…
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Hawthorne is located at the western end of Nevada, in Mineral County, and is known as "America's Patriotic Home." While it is not the biggest city with the most happening in it, it is certainly a nice place to visit. With excellent wea…
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Georgia has numerous peaks in the Appalachian mountains. The peaks are not high altitude like those in the Rocky and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, but some do have a high level of difficulty. Beginning climbers also have numerous opti…
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An étrier is the most commonly used type of aider. It is a short portable ladder that is made of loops of webbing and is used to assist in mountain climbing sections of rock that are too difficult to climb.
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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…
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