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Camping Tents - What The Tent Ratings Mean
com, a website for camping tent information, camping tips and outdoor adventure discussion This article may be reprinted in its entirety They also have excellent waterproof floors that are called "bathtubs" as they come up to about six inches on the side of the tent The 4-season rating really should be classified as 1-season
Snowboarding The Great White
As with freestyle snowboarding, freeriders wear soft boots; however, the actual snowboard is a little longer and directional than the one used in freestyle snowboarding Because snowboarding was new and crude at that time, many skiers largely frowned upon the sport Freecarve – also known as alpine snowboarding – focuses on carving and racing Today, standard snowboarding equipment includes snowboards, boots, bindings, and warm clothing
Is Backcountry Snowmobiling For You?
Backcountry snowmobiling is not for the faint of heart or spirit You can choose from self-guided tours or ride with a group led by knowledgeable professionals who are expert snowmobile operators Unlimited mountain terrain and snow covered playgrounds are what awaits you when you reserve your spot in a backcountry snowmobile trip
Black Bears, Blackberries and the Time of Your Life
While hunting elk in Arizona a few years ago, I found myself alone in a high forest nearly ten miles from the pavement and about two miles from camp I had decided to spend late afternoon and evening sitting beneath a forty foot pine tree and wait for an elk to walk by Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time I froze half way towards standing
Tips for Enjoying the Night Sky
You’ll either wish you had taken the weather into consideration or you’ll wish you knew more about all those lights in the night sky Once you get the star gazing “fever,” you’ll want to get a telescope, a journal, a camera, a second telescope and so on I would also recommend a guide book such as the “National Audubon Society’s Field Guide to the Night Sky” which happens to be the one I that carry You should be able to find suitable sites for night viewing within 30 minutes of most cities
Lost About GPS? Here's Some Direction!
Other things that can be determined besides latitude, longitude, and altitude would include things like speed, sunrises and sunsets, bearing, distance and more Since there are normally eight satellites in line of sight from anywhere on earth, the opportunity for accurate positioning existsLost About GPS? Here's Some Direction! by: Keith Thompson If you've been confounded by all the technical jargon and hype surrounding GPS, confusing what's turning out to be a very useful tool, allow me to shed a little light on your roadmap to deciding whether or not this technology is for you! Originally designed with military applications in mind, the technology was made available to mere mortals in hte 1980's for the many and varied uses we've found so far for these special tools Take your time, check out the various features each has to offer, and get yourself outfitted with one of the more useful and efficient navigational tools out there today! Copyright 2006 Keith Thompson About The Author Keith Thompson is the webmaster at http://www
Camping Beaches
With that in mind, old gray beard shouldn't be surprised that he's been caught in the corral About The Author In addition to his lifelong interest in the outdoors recreation community, Trevor Paetkau is the proprietor of Moraine Adventure Books, an independent source of Adventure Travel, and Outdoor Recreation articles, advice, books and resources To view this article and more like it visit http://www
Hello from the Kawarthas - Early Fall Colours, Scarecrows & Frogmen
com) One thing I did not realize is that Stoney Lake is a local scuba diving spot Travel and Transitions deals with unconventional travel and is chock full of advice, tips, real life travel experiences, interviews with travellers and travel experts, insights and reflections, cross-cultural issues, contests and many other featurestravelandtransitions
Kauai on 2 Wheels or More?
- Kauai, Hawaii has more sandy beaches than most other Hawaiian islands, plus nearly 45% of its coastline is virtually deserted The Winnebago is excellent for all travelers needs as it has the comforts of a luxurious 5 star hotel minus the swimming pool and room service From mopeds to Harleys, VW convertibles to motor homes, you could rent all kinds of vehicles on the island With little public transportation, rental cars are recommended, but getting around on Kauai is easy
Fall Foliage Scenic Drive – Lakes and Leaves Maine
This 30-mile portion of the scenic drive is all about Maine wilderness Follow Route 201 back to Skowhegan to complete the tour About The Author Cliff Calderwood Look for other articles in this series of fall foliage scenic drives
