Getting to the summit is optional, getting down is mandatory. - David Breashears-Extreme Skier Maegan Carney:Extreme skier Maegan Carney had made a bid to be the first woman, and second person to ski down the world's tallest mountain. Because of the high winds of Mount Everest at that time, Maegan Carney abandoned her first summit attempt.
Tags: Recreation, Climbing, Guides and Schools
As outdoor enthusiasts spend more and more time in our backcountry, a handful of skills become more and more essential. All of these skills are easy to learn and add considerably to the overall enjoyment of spending time out-of-doors. The key word here is enjoyment.
Tags: Recreation, Climbing, Guides and Schools, North America
Snow-topped mountains look beautiful but they can be death-traps for the unprepared hiker or hill walker. Sadly, every year, people die and are badly injured whilst exploring these regions at this time of year.Harsh weather conditions, bad visibility and shorter daylight hours can all conspire to catch-out the unwary.
Tags: Recreation, Climbing, Guides and Schools, Europe
Ice climbing is not for the faint at heart. This exhilarating and dangerous sport takes participants into some of nature’s fiercest and most beautiful elements and requires strength, stamina and the willingness to stay outside for long periods of time in below-freezing weather. Many ice climbers describe the experience as electrifying and exhilarating.
Tags: Recreation, Climbing, Guides and Schools, North America
Mountaineering is the sport of hiking and / or climbing to the top of mountains. In America the terms used are usually mountaineering or mountain climbing, while in Europe the term alpinism is also commonly used. While vertical rock climbing and vertical ice climbing may be required to reach the top of a mountain, not all mountains require the same kind of climbing techniques to get to the summit.
Tags: Recreation, Climbing, Guides and Schools, Europe
Let's face it. You go out on a fishing trip and you think you have everything ready. You have your gear with you, and you set everything up pretty much in the right way. [Read more]
On Good Friday, March 27, l964 approximately 12,000 square miles of the Alaskan seafloor shifted causing one of the worst earthquakes in US history. When the shock waves subsided and the massive tsunami receded, loss of life and injuries were compounded by yet another tragedy -- a total communications blackout.Then at last, a lone Ham Radio Operator managed to send a message -- a cry for help that was repeated by other Hams and sent all over the world. [Read more]
Scrapbooking is a wonderful hobby! Besides being relaxing and fun, it also allows you to be creative and to spend quality time with your family and friends. Plus, it results in a storybook of lifelong memories.One very important element of scrapbooking is getting it all organized. [Read more]
This Is The PlaceCarolyn Howard-JohnsonAmerica House Book PublishersISBN: 1-58851-352-1$19. [Read more]
Copyright © 2008 SuperArticlez. All Rights Reserved. SuperArticlez RSS feed (all posts)