Essential mountaineering gear varies considerably---depending if you are thinking of simply hiking up a snowy mountain or intend to go backpacking and perhaps stay overnight during the summer months. But there are some basics that every mountaineer should bring along. Read on and learn about some gear that will keep you safe, make the trip more enjoyable and… read more
Pennsylvania is a great state to visit if you are an off-road lover. Penns Woods features dozens of trails for ATVs, motorcycles and four-wheel-drive vehicles. Whether you are a serious "Jeeper" or a four-wheeler fanatic, you will find a trail to suit your needs. Come to Pennsylvania and experience all types of trails from easy and flat to hard-rock-climbing… read more
Ireland lives up to the hype about abundant greenery, overflowing pints of Guinness and beautiful countryside vistas. All this comes at a cost, though, and Ireland can be an expensive country to explore. When choosing accommodations, youth hostels are a great, inexpensive choice. Long gone are the days of hostels with age limits and bedbug-infested mattress… read more
Today's dynamic rock-climbing ropes are designed to withstand more stress than a falling rock climber can actually generate. Despite this fact, selecting the right climbing rope for your rock-climbing adventures can still be the difference between life and death. Even in less dire circumstances, having the wrong rope for the route can turn a perfectly good c… read more
As you cling to a rock face hundreds of feet above the ground, the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas will seem thousands of miles away, not a mere 17 miles to the east. The world-renowned rock-climbing destination of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers a welcome respite from crowds on the Strip. Hiring a professional climbing guide provides a safe… read more
If you're single and planning an outdoor adventure vacation, either alone or with other singles, you're probably looking for some better ideas than a road trip to the beach. Learning about alternative vacation ideas for singles that wi… read more
For outdoors enthusiasts, Rochester, N.Y. can't be beat. Rife with parks and one of the greener cities in New York, Rochester also puts you in close proximity to Bristol Mountain, perfect for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summ… read more
Picerno is a sleepy town in southern Italy's province of Potenza with a population of less than 7,000 people. The region is a combination of sweeping plains and rugged mountains, which makes it ideal for outdoor activities such as hiki… read more
Raleigh, North Carolina, is one of the state's largest cities, and it offers a number of activities that appeal to outdoors enthusiasts. Raleigh offers opportunities for golfing, canoeing, boating, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, mount… 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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