Once you've reached an intermediate level of snowboarding, you can learn how to ollie on your snowboard. This simple maneuver helps you to avoid small obstacles, and it's critical in learning how to ride in the park. It's also an easy way to explore your sense of balance and add some style to your riding. It's an easy, familiar move that you're sure to maste… read more
Skiboarding is a new fad using a board shaped like a thick ski. These skiboards are usually 80 to 120 cm long. The bindings on these boards are in-line rather than parallel to one another, freeing the rider to do a number of tricks distinct to skiboarding, including twisting a 360 while on the ground and traveling downhill backward. read more
Many hikers and backpackers underestimate the help trekking poles can provide over the course of a long trip. They can make a huge difference when carrying a heavy load, taking anywhere from 15 to 25 pounds of weight off your feet and lower back. This, plus the stability they provide, can add several miles per day to your hike while reducing blisters from yo… read more
Attaching a hook and fishing weights onto your fishing line may seem simple, but doing it so you can catch fish consistently takes some expertise. Learn to attach hooks to monofilament line using the improved clinch knot. This knot is easy to tie once learned and it will maintain much of the strength of the fishing line when stressed. Utilize split shots on… read more
When you hike through rough terrain, a walking stick can make your trip safer and easier. Use a stick to prevent the sprains and strains that could cut your trip short or leave you stranded on the trail. read more
Snowboarding is an exhilarating sport with many opportunities. Whether you envision yourself carving smooth lines on the huge mountain faces of Alaska or pushing the boundaries of modern freestyle riding, you need to get out there and… read more
Float fishing is a type of fishing where a float is suspended below the surface. Attached to the float is a line and hook that holds the bait. The float can be decorated in any color to attract fish, but the various materials coated on… read more
Biking down great descents generally means that you face a long, uphill climb before you can enjoy the ride down. Long climbs present a challenge for many mountain bikers but learning how to best approach them can make them a bit less… read more
When first learning to snowboard, even getting upright can seem tricky, much less getting on a ski lift. Don't let that intimidate you. Getting on a chair lift or ski lift just takes a little practice and some nerve. Here are some tips… read more
Many people start getting their RVs ready for the open road each spring. Use this time to clean your RV awning. Awnings are made from a variety of materials, but they usually fall into one of two categories--vinyl or acrylic. There is… read more
Skis are particular. Different manufacturers use different cores, materials, flex, camber, edges and more. Knowing the qualities and characteristics of skis, or what the materials are used in their making and how it affects the perform… read more
A good internal-frame backpack will transfer 80 percent or more of the weight on your back directly to the hips and legs, allowing a backpacker to carry huge loads without injuring her back. In order to achieve this weight transference… read more
Scuba diving is a great recreational sport. You can go to a warm-weather resort in the Caribbean, Florida, Australia or Thailand and see beautiful tropical fish on an equally beautiful reef. You can dive for lobster and shellfish in th… read more
Scuba diving allows for up-close viewing of the aquatic world, and is an experience that many treasure. Scuba diving, however, requires that participants follow proper safety procedures and protocol to avoid possible injury. This proto… read more
Many road cyclists choose to use a fixed gear road bike. Not only are they simple and fun to ride, they can be used to improve cadence and strength. Converting an existing road bike is a good alternative to buying a new fixed gear road… read more
Knowing how to enter your kayak in open water can mean the difference between life and death. A number of factors---including currents, surf, wind, or simply trying out a new move---can contribute to a capsize. When practicing these sk… read more
Trail mix is a classic food source for backpackers because the contents are lightweight, preserved and calorie-dense foods, such as nuts, dried fruits and vegetables and chocolate. While a hungry backpacker hauling 50 lbs. or more over… read more
Fishing weights offer an effective way to drop your fishing line to the bottom of a body of water. To reach intermediate levels instead of the bottom, where large fish feed, use lighter weights. Properly care for and protect your weigh… 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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