Category: Adventure
Relaxing fall destinations to visit this October
If you’ve been looking for a perfect, serene getaway for this fall season, you’re at the right place. The US is full of tranquil destinations…
Three types of rock for climbing and climbers
There are three main types of rock which regular climbers come across. There are slabs, vertical faces, and overhanging walls. These consist of various types…
Survival skills from ‘Adventure Merchants’
‘Adventure Merchants’ is the brainchild of Paul Evans, an Englishman now living in Melbourne. His company offers caving, kayaking, and climbing trips. He also takes…
The best horseback riding spots in the US
Horseback riding is a beautiful outdoor sport that allows you to get close to one of the noblest animals on the planet. The art of…
Good reasons to keep climbing in the winter
There are rock climbers that surrender easily when the winter rolls around, hang up their climbing shoes in favor of another activity, heading to the gym…
Tips on teaching your kids rock climbing
Rock climbing is an excellent workout for grownups and kids. It may look hard, but then everything does at the beginning. Still, with a bit…
Useful tips on how to have a great National Park experience
Visiting the US national parks can be fun and extremely challenging, but you need to prepare yourself in advance. Spending time in the great outdoors…
Survival: How to weather the perfect storm in a snow cave motel
Sitting out a blizzard can be a frightening experience, but there are ways to make it less traumatic and to ensure that you come through…
How to sport climb safely: Lessons learned from falling headfirst
I was definitely falling. What I saw was most definitely down. Slowed, slowed down until I could feel the fibers of the rope running over…
Climbing in the gym
Probably the best way to begin rock climbing would be to go to a gym which has a climbing wall installed. Here you can learn…