For most hiking, we seldom need more than a map, and occasionally a compass, to find our way. But for navigating severe weather and whiteout conditions above treeline, or finding your way home through thick off-trail forest or a dense ocean fogbank, a GPS receiver can be a very handy—and potentially life-saving—item.
On Earth Day 2007 (April 22nd) our paddling group stood around the largest tree most of us had ever seen…a living bald cypress measuring 28 feet 6 inches in circumference 40 inches from the ground. It was indeed an awesome sight. The tree was found on our canoe trip through the bottomland hardwood forest of the Congaree National Park in South Carolina.
Our plan was to navigate twice through three sets of [Class III and IV] rapids, 'Twisted Sister', 'Three Beauties', and 'Middlesex Dam(n)', on a one mile stretch through the heart of the city. The Concord River drops 50 vertical feet through the city of Lowell and is the location of the earliest mill sites in the area.
Think of it as backpacking with a mountain bike through a variety of Colorado landscapes: these four outstanding multi-day rides will wear you out but leave you begging for more.
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There's a perfect gay beach for everyone, whether you seek high-octane adventure, beautiful bodies, or just an escape from the daily grind. We've found nine that should do the trick. The best part? You don't have to pick just one.
Sea kayaking has been a life-long love affair for photo-journalist Joel Rogers. Continue reading to view his expedition photographs.
A pair of trekking poles can transform you into a fleet-footed, four-legged, full-body hiking machine. Or a brush-snagging, rock-scarring, hand-encumbered trail beast, depending on your point of view.
I really think Andy was an ox in a past life. So I was over-joyed when he volunteered to help me carry 120 lbs of food and water to our cache site Friday night. That night we car camped with two new members, Larry and Nathan. Nathan drove all the way from Scottsdale, Arizona for our adventure through Joshua Tree National Park's Wonderland of Rocks.
Beaver Brook Cross-Country Ski Trails cannot disappoint! It’s just the way with that place.
Magical. It was the word I used to describe this trip last year as well. I'm not sure why I find this trip so magical. I used to think it was my favorite backpack - simply because of its close proximity to home. But there is something more about it that beckons me...
Our journey to Borrego Springs started off in Kensington with Glen, Andy, and myself (I'm Allan). After a long hiatus, it was truly a pleasure to see both of these wonderful people. With all the catching up, time passed quickly and we arrived at the visitor's center where we met Larry. This was a good vantage point to see why this peak is named Indianhead. You could imagine a staunch native American donning a full headdress. The view was quite striking as the morning's light cast appropriate shadows.
Perfect Pace is a new gay club dedicated to the outdoor sports of hiking, backpacking, and camping. Based in San Diego, the club serves both men and women for the Southern California area, with most members residing in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Jim, Rick, Mark and myself met at the Flume Visitors Center in Franconia Notch on February 4 for a nice laid-back hike to Indian Head (also known as Mt. Pemigewasset). From the road down below, it does indeed look like an Indian chief, complete with the trees resembling a headdress. It was sunny and cold at 20 degrees.
Mt. Lafayette (5260 ft.) is part of the Franconia Range. It ranks second among the ranges in NH's White Mtns. only in elevation. We parked at the Bridal Path Trail-head in the Franconia Notch by 9am Saturday morning.
