Serious climbers go through extended bouts of intense physical effort, so it should be little surprise that their shoes sometimes stink. This is often a combination of sweat and the body's natural process of shedding dead skin cells -- yes, even from your feet. While letting your shoes stink may help keep the crag clear, meaning you won't have to compete for… read more
There are various types of climbing shoes for seasoned and novice climbers, for men and women and also for specific activities. The vast majority of shoes are unisex, and a good many also suggest they fulfill multiple purposes, such as… read more
There are four basic shapes to a carabiner: oval, D-shaped, asymmetric D-shape and pear or HMS. While shape once defined a carabiner, modern safety codes and design features have altered the way carabiners are categorized. Carabiners a… read more
Tents are designed to withstand a variety of conditions and environments, and thus are constructed out of materials suited for a particular grade of tent. Tent poles are one of the most important components in a tent because they prov… 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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