Once upon a time, the sport of alpine skiing was the exclusive domain of the highly athletic and extremely coordinated. After all, who in their right mind would slide down a slippery, snowy hill on a pair of skinny sticks? Then, in the early 1900s, a company known as Elan had an idea: they developed a shaped ski that would make it easier for beginners to lea… read more
Fitting alpine skis can be a somewhat tricky process for some people. This is because the ideal length of alpine skis is determined by a number of important factors, including your height, weight, skill level, the difficulty of the ter… read more
Before the 1990s, selecting skis was a relatively simple process. You could choose between cross country and downhill skis. Then with the advent of parabolic or shaped skis snow sport enthusiasts suddenly had more choices. Manufacture… read more
The ski season is over and now you've got four pairs of skis that need a home. The nice thing about skis is that they are fairly thin so storage can take place pretty much wherever you have a spare bit of wall in the garage. Hanging yo… read more
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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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