The right clothing is one of the key components of snowboarding. Dress with too little clothing and you'll be freezing on the slopes and have a miserable day. Dress with too much and you'll overheat, sweat too much and be uncomfortable. Either one can cause hypothermia, so it's important to get it right. Luckily, conventional snowboarding wisdom has bestowed… read more
It's your child's first day on the slope. While this is exciting for both you and your child, it also means you have some work to do to get your child ready. Dressing a child is just like dressing an adult--only you'll be supervising. Begin with the concept of functional layering. read more
The Petzl Elios climbing helmet is designed for maximum protection in a minimalist profile. Generous enough to wear over a winter hat for ice climbing and mountaineering, it also has an additional face shield for ice climbing. The adjustable chin straps and headband allow for quick sizing and exterior clips make securing your headlamp a breeze. Available in… read more
Las Vegas is one of the great walking cities of the world. Walking is the primary form of transportation whether you're strolling on the 4-mile-long Strip, exploring the downtown area, or hiking around the Duck Creek Trail nature preserve. Just be sure to bring comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, because this is the desert and temperatures ca… read more
No single list of survival equipment will do for every situation. Different environments and situations will invariably require different sorts of equipment. The same survival kit that could keep you alive for weeks lost in the mountains might not take you beyond a day or two in the desert and vice versa. There are, however, some supplies that are useful nea… read more
Skiing demands the proper attire. Clothing needs to fully protect you from cold and moisture. This means not only keeping snow, wind and outside wetness out, but also keeping moisture off your body and getting rid of it quickly and eff… read more
The main misconception about Alaskan cruises is that the weather is constantly frigid, which can be off-putting to travelers. Rest assured down parkas and thermal underwear are not required. It does rain at times and the ship's interio… 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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