2008-07-08 17:49
The Marangu or main route is by far the most popular way up Kilimanjaro. The forest is very beautiful and Maundi Crater is worth a visit just for the flowers and scenery. There are wonderful… Read More
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2008-04-18 20:29
The Sierra National Forest is a sleeping giant in the Pacific Southwest. The forest, situated on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, shelters a primeval grove of giant sequoias. And it d… Read More
2008-04-07 14:37
There are several climbing areas both in and out of the Caribou National Forest in southeastern Idaho.Ross Park Area Location: South of Pocatello on the right side of Fourth Street or the le… Read More
2008-03-29 00:51
Avoid over gripping holds with your hands. You will quickly tire your arms out.Use your feet like you would your hands.Trust your feet. You can stand on your legs all day. You don’t ha… Read More
2008-03-29 00:50
The best way to keep your hydration system (ie. your Camel Back) from freezing on those cold early morning ascents, is to leave it behind. I know, you want to take it because it helps you st… Read More
2008-03-29 00:47
Without troubling you with a thesis length reply, it goes like this. The safest way to get the rope to the top of the cliff is to hike up the backside and drop it over the face. This is call… Read More
2008-03-29 00:46
The primary reason for insurance is medical. Most policies cover medical evacuation cost as well as the medical bill while your in the hospital. In Peru, this might amount to a free trip on… Read More
2008-03-29 00:46
Bouldering can be done just about anywhere you climb. Most bouldering is done on big rocks that have fallen off of a cliff or were dumped by a glacier thousands of years ago.Many sport and t… Read More
2008-03-29 00:45
If you’re just going out for the day you may not need much, but you’ll still want a few things in case the weather turns bad or something unexpected happens.If you’re not g… Read More
2008-03-29 00:44
Couples ready to appreciate some magnificent Western scenery may want to consider a romantic journey to Colorado Springs, home of 14,110-foot Pikes Peak.There's plenty to do on the mountain:… Read More
2008-03-29 00:43
At 73,379 acres, Arches is relatively small for a National Park, with very few areas far enough from roads to qualify as backcountry. Still, it's not hard to get away from crowds even at thi… Read More
2008-03-29 00:43
WyomingTwelve snowcapped Teton peaks abruptly rise more than 12,000 feet into the wide Wyoming sky. The tallest peak, 13,770-foot Grand Teton, soars more than a mile above the valley floor… Read More
2008-03-29 00:42
River Gorge National WildWithin the 63,000 acres of New River Gorge National River are over 1,400 established rock climbs. "The New" has become one of the most popular climbing areas in the… Read More
2008-03-29 00:42
Mt. Hood was once a great volcano known to the Northwest Indians as Wy'east, a mountain god who spouted flame and hurled boulders skyward. The first recorded white men saw the mountain in 17… Read More
2008-03-29 00:42
It's your first night on your long-awaited camping trip and you're dog tired. It took all the energy you could muster to pop open that can of beans, fire up your stove, and replenish your ac… Read More
2008-03-29 00:40
Arkansas state has over 250 hiking trails totaling over 1,500 miles. And some of the best ones are in the Ouachita National Forest. More than 600 miles of trails are available. Trails vary i… Read More
2008-03-29 00:39
If you have been lucky enough to touch the sky from the mountain crests, the passes, or the terraced valleys of Nepal's tectonically uplifted spine, you know that it is the snows that truly… Read More
2008-03-29 00:39
The Gunnison River carved the canyon through hard, igneous rocks on its way to joining the Colorado River at Grand Junction. Over time the Gunnison produced steep canyon walls, which plummet… Read More
2008-03-29 00:38
The most important factor in choosing how to carry water is that it will be available and convenient to encourage you to drink enough while walking. You also need a container that will hold… Read More
2008-03-29 00:36
Climbing is not all about strength anyway. Many a strong man has been humbled by the feminine graciousness and apparent ease of a woman moving over rock. Climbing is all about balance, knowi… Read More
2008-03-29 00:34
Learning to climb is very much like learning to ride a bike or ski down a snowy slope. You'll never forget the basic moves, but will need years of practise to perfect them.Climbing styles co… Read More
2008-03-29 00:34
The Marangu or main route is by far the most popular way up Kilimanjaro. The forest is very beautiful and Maundi Crater is worth a visit just for the flowers and scenery. There are wonderful… Read More
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