Climbing Ideas for Rainy Days: Tip for Rock Climbers Looking for Gear and...
So it is supposed to be a nice, fall day. All of the gear is packed in the car, ready to go, and the schedule has been cleared so that the whole day is available to climb. However, just as the garage...
View ArticleA Walk down the Higueron Valley in Andalucia
Route Description and Map to Walk from Frigiliana to Nerja in Spain From the scenic white hill village of Frigiliana, this walk drops into the cool depths of the Higueron valley, then winds along its...
View ArticlePersonal Locator Beacons and Their Use: What They Are, How to Use Them, and...
Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about personal locator beacons in the news. What exactly are these devices for, and how can they be effectively utilized by hikers in distress? What are...
View ArticleWhere to Find Biodegradable Soap: For Eco-Friendly Camping, Hiking, and...
Campers, hikers, and backpackers love being out in nature. It’s good to keep one’s environmental impact low when out in the woods, in the mountains, or on the trail. One way to make a camping or...
View ArticleBest Climbing Plants for Autumn Foliage: Why Leaves Change Color
What the autumn garden lacks in flower color is made up for with fiery leaf shades initially on the plants then by carpeting the earth beneath in a dazzling blanket. Why Leaves Turn Color Before They...
View ArticleYear-Round Missouri Wine Trail Weekends: Hermann Wineries Offer Seasonally...
Wine lovers in the Midwest need not travel to grape growing terrain in a Mediterranean climate to savor the tannins of this alcoholic treat. In the German settlement of Hermann, native Missouri grapes...
View ArticleHiking the Trail – Hiking Poles, Good or Bad?
There is some debate over the usefulness of hiking poles. Do they actually help you, or are they just added weight and something to keep track of? For those who like hiking poles the debate goes a step...
View ArticleShorter Rock Climbers Can Learn How to Extend Climbing Reach
If you’re a shorter-than-average rock climber or you have a negative ape index – or both – you can develop some specific climbing techniques and strengths to compensate for your relative lack of...
View ArticleThree Peaks Challenge: Climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in a Day
Every year thousands of people participate in a challenge unfathomable to many. Teams most often hoping to raise cash for charity climb, not one, not two, but the United Kingdom’s three highest...
View ArticleThe Old Man of Coniston: A Hill Walk in the English Lake District
The Lake District National Park has a great number of hills and mountains. One of the most popular in the National Park is The Old Man of Coniston. The Old Man of Coniston Coniston Lake and village is...
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