Many telemark skiers enjoy getting out where the slopes aren't groomed. Designed for "free heel" skiing on downhill terrain as well as for working in powder, telemark skis bear a great deal of resemblance to alpine skis, although they have some common traits with cross country skis. read more
Whether you enjoy alpine, telemark or cross country skiing, your skis will run better and smoother if you keep them maintained. The key to properly maintaining your skis is to keep them tuned with sharp edges and bases that are waxed a… read more
After standing in a lift line for 15 minutes, it occurs to you--there are literally hundreds of different types of skis in all shapes, sizes, colors and purpose. So, if you're interested in buying your first pair of snow skis, how do y… read more
Telemark skiing is a type of fluid turn. It was first popularized in Norway in 1868 by Sondre Norheim. Telemark skiing is also known as free heel skiing. As with cross country skiing, the skis for telemark skiing only bind the ski boot… 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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