Backpacking in winter means you are carrying a lot of weight on your back, so you will need a long and wide snowshoe to distribute the weight. Aluminum frame snowshoes are very dependable, and those little metal cleats on the bottom help a little with traction. Still, always carry a pair of ski poles and crampons with you. You will need the poles all the tim… read more
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Albuquerque travel clubs organize special events for members both inside the state of New Mexico, and around the world. Like-minded travelers can join an Albuquerque club that focuses on a particular travel style or a destination of in… read more
Snowshoes are the only efficient means of uphill travel in the backcountry. They're also necessary for skiers who are too light to make effective use of climbing skins on their skis. The only problem is, what do you do with those snows… read more
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta, Canada, with attractions such as the Stephen Avenue Walk National Historic District and the Calgary Tower, which has city-to-mountain views. In the shadows of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Calga… 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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