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If you're lost, try not to panic like those losers in "The Blair Witch Project." The best thing you can do is stop, relax and think about your course of action. No matter how dire the situation...
When it comes to any kind of shopping, we woman have it hands down over men. Many women live to shop! But grocery shopping is different...it's something men and/or women have to do (unless you...
Taking a few minutes to assess the terrain can increase your potential for comfort while minimizing your impact on the environment.
Dynamic parallel turns really require that you are constantly adjusting and reacting to the terrain as it is constantly changing. Therefore you need to be continually changing your stance you...
There are as many possible jogging routes as there are joggers. Here are some tips on finding the safest, most appropriate route for you.
The sport of cross-country skiing can take you to some of nature's most beautiful winter terrain. It is also one of the easier snow sports to learn.
Hiking is one of the best family activities, because it’s refreshing, flexible and requires only basic skills and common sense. The earlier you introduce your kids to the joys of hiking, the...
Walk on the moon in Cappadocia, Turkey. The arid terrain in this region has eroded over time creating stunning caves and craters. The area has been inhabited since the dawn of time and will give...
Mountain biking can be a great release for those who want to flee the maddening crowd and take the road less traveled. Heck with roads: go up mountains, go down mountains, go wherever your bike...
One of the most stimulating forms of exercise is hiking. With the ever changing scenery and the sweet smell of fresh air to inspire and motivate you, you'll never get bored of this type of...
Knowing how far you've traveled is key to dead-reckoning navigation and staying oriented in the wilderness. To do it you need to know how many paces you take per 100 meters, and keep a running...
After years of listening to your ravings about great snow and scenery, your friends have finally agreed to accompany you on a backcountry ski tour. They'll thank you for introducing them to the...
Learning to ride on the snow is like learning to ride a bike all over again. Not only are you dealing with different terrain, but you need to also factor in weather, uncomfortable clothing and...
Snowboarding is often focused on tricks, much like its summertime counterpart, skateboarding. Almost every snowboarding trick builds on the foundation of a strong jump. There are a few different...
Wind turbines are gaining popularity as an alternative energy source for both small- and large-scale installations alike. Industrial-scale wind farms are springing up across the country. Electric...
Fitness walking is a low cost way to keep fit. All you need are a good pair of walking shoes and an interesting route. Here's how to vary your fitness walking routine to avoid boredom and keep...
Building a Christmas Village is really quite fun. You will be starting out with a flat clean board. Step number two is mark on and draw your town on the board. You will be able to use empty...
Have you ever watched a pro ski and wondered how they can make consistent parallel turns with such grace and skill? Many of it comes with age and mileage but there are certain tricks to the trade...
While usually not critical to the success of an outing, a good hiking stick can lend great comfort and is a must-have for stability-challenged hikers. A hiking stick can also be a valuable...
Age of Mythology is a real-time strategy game created by Ensemble Studios, which developed the Age of Empires series. Much like Age of Empires, Age of Mythology has players build towns and armies...
Trail running differs from road running and track running in that it generally takes place on hiking trails, such as single track trails and occasionally fire roads. The trails can cover various...
Sometimes referred to as ATVs or four-wheelers, quads are vehicles designed for personal off-road travel. Although quad bikes are designed to have a great deal of utility, and are frequently used...
This is the most useful navigational skill and the foundation of accurate navigation: You travel while associating the features on the map with features in the real world.
If you can locate two or more distant terrain features on a map, you can use resection to pinpoint your exact location.
Keeping your stance centered is one of the most important fundamental skills in telemark skiing.
Lumpy, chunky, bumpy snow is often called crud and is avoided by many telemark skiers; but skiing crud forces the telemark skier to develop advanced skills that can be neglected on powder or...
Helicopter skiing/snowboarding takes you through some of the most magical terrain imaginable. With that come risks that are inherent when you ride the wild mountains. Know what you're getting into...
Turning on snowshoes in wide-open terrain is as simple as walking in a semicircle. In steep or tree-choked terrain, you'll need to use the following trick.
Shifting bike gears at improper times can leave you looking and feeling rather silly. You could end up spinning your pedals like the Road Runner with Wile E. Coyote in pursuit or end up stalled...
You stand the chance of a bumpy ride or a flat tire if your tires aren't correctly pumped up for the terrain you ride.
To get the most out of your pedal power, learn to pedal the correct revolutions per minute. Under and over pedalling will result in quicker muscle fatigue and shorter rides.
Learning about terrain evaluation is an important aspect of backcountry travel. In some cases, there will be a large difference in snowpack stability within only a few yards. Being familiar with...
Ski technology advanced dramatically during the 1990s when new materials and designs came together in easy-to-use, high-performance skis. Ski design used to be race-driven, so everyone skied on...
Mammoth Mountain has one of the longest operating seasons of ski resorts in Southern California, with snow-making equipment in operation to the top of its highest peak. Often open until July 4,...
The Raging Buffalo Snowboarding Park was the first of its kind, offering a sanctuary for snowboarders who never felt welcomed when sharing the slopes with traditional downhill skiers. This...
Ski Snowstar is a family-oriented resort facility located just minutes from the Quad Cities in Illinois. Nestled in Coal Creek Valley some 528 feet above the Mississippi River, Ski Snowstar offers...
Located in southern Indiana, Paoli Peaks Ski Resort partners with nearby lodgings to offer stay-and-play packages so you can plan the perfect ski vacation. The ski area offers 17 trails of varying...
Sunday River has not one, not two, but eight peaks with 131 interconnected trails. Eighteen lifts, including four high-speed quads, take you swiftly to your appointed trail. Of course, no ski area...
Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah is the ideal destination for a family ski trip. The resort offers over 1,200 acres of superb terrain, a vertical drop of 2,047 feet, 3 bowls, a family-oriented...
Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to keep your feet on the ground when you are running trails, especially when the terrain is technical, the footing loose or if you are on slick ice or snow....
Power Wheels products that are considered ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) are more durable than the original Power Wheels vehicles. ATV models are designed to handle common driving obstacles and have...
Avalanches occur when a layer of snow begins to slide and gather force during its descent, often crushing everything in its path. Predicting an avalanche isn't impossible, but you must remain...
Snow biking is just what the name implies: the sport of riding a bike directly on the snow. Snow biking is usually done with specially adapted mountain bikes and can be practiced just about...
There are so many styles and sizes of ice axes that learning to use them usually requires professional instruction and several days of practice. If you haven't bought your ice axe yet, you should...
Hunting is a popular sport for men and women across the globe. Wheelchair hunting takes some advanced planning, and possibly adaptive equipment, but due to the efforts of non-profits and advocacy...
Snowmobiling in National Parks is a delicate subject. The snowmobilers want to see nature in a virgin form on a fast and fun trip, while others want to eliminate the use of snowmobiles because...
The Highlands of Scotland offer some of the most beautiful and challenging hiking terrain in the whole of Europe. From day excursions to week-long expeditions, the Highlands attract thousands of...
Nature tours offer individuals the opportunity to get up close and personal with wildlife, plants and different ecosystems. Knowing what to do on a nature tour can help you enjoy your time better....
Five million years ago, cavemen created basic foot wear with animal skins and eventually progressed to develop makeshift sandals from wood and leaves. Sandal styles depicted on ancient Greek and...
A range card is used as a rough guide for personnel in a stationary machine gun position. It is a brief and concise method of communicating large amounts of information about terrain, range,...
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