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Las Vegas is famous for its dazzling casinos, vibrant nightlife and thrilling entertainment options, but there is another side to this city that you might not be aware of. Las Vegas is also an ideal place for ski lovers who want to enjoy some winter fun in the nearby mountains. In this article, we will...

Whitewater paddlers love numbers. Get a group of them together and inevitably you’ll hear statements like, “ it was big, like 5.6” or “it sucked, 600 cfs”, or “I was paddling Rapid 9 with my 35 degree, 198,in my 1.5, at 600 cfs – that’s 1.2 at the bridge.”. While this numerical shorthand certainly...

Confession: I fantasize about catching a train to some remote place and disembarking into the wilderness. Like they did back in the day.. Who’s they? Back in what day? I don’t know. Stop asking questions – you’re ruining my fantasy.. Part of the attraction is the connection to an idealized time past, when all an...

The most out-control-feeling freestyle trick on the river, the loop is also one of the most impressive and fun things you can do in a kayak. The nice thing is that, despite its reputation, the loop is actually not that hard to pull off. Its all in the timing.. Getting set-up. To set up...

I will never forget the first time I went camping with certain very civilized friends of mine.. Even though there were only three of us, we had to take two cars just to fit all the luggage, and setting up our site took hours. For me, a traditionally minimalistic person, this seemed like yet another...

Venturing into the backcountry, be it a nearby weekend in a state park or a trek across the Himalayas, requires a special kind of competence. The wilderness is, by definition, wild, lacking the basics conveniences of civilization we take for granted — food, shelter, doctors, road signs.. The key to surviving and thriving is understanding...

Whitewater paddlers in Washington DC are like hogs in . muck. They can work high-paying city-slicker jobs and still paddle . world-class whitewater in the evenings and on weekends. It’s a rare . combo.. Tons of whitewater rivers snake through the Appalachian Mountains of the surrounding states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, and...

With the wind at their backs on a following sea, Morgan and Jenny surfed the swells from Maui, landing near an abandoned resort on Lanai’s eastern shore.. Not long ago, “Club Lanai” welcomed moneyed day-trippers looking for the kind of beautiful and secluded Hawaiian adventure that only disposable income could buy. Today the pier sags...

Yellow taxi cabs honking in stand-still traffic, intimidating buildings that loom so tall you feel like an ant, after-hours nightclubs and late night pizza stops; This is what people picture when they think of New York. While the state does offer a “big city, bright lights” spot on the map, it has a lot more...

What I love about Boston is that it is a vibrant city that’s easy to escape. Located in proximity to a lot of the different landscapes found in the Northeast, Boston is a hub for a variety of outdoor enthusiasts. For skiers and snowboarders, winter means it’s time to hit the slopes!. When I moved...

Southern California is better known for its warm weather offerings, but several ski resorts are located within a few hours drive of both Los Angeles and San Diego.. Resorts Near Big Bear Lake. These neighboring ski resorts are found on the mountain slopes surrounding Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino National Forest. In decent traffic,...

Seeking to put some numbers behind the notion that natural coastlines have economic and recreation value, Surfrider Foundation has released the results of a study that found that 80% of Oregonians visited the coast last year, generating an estimated $2.4 billion in expenditures.. The survey of 4,000 Oregonians investigated participation in . activities such as...

If your getting outside in a northlerly clime lately, chances are you’re taking photos with snow in them. Snow can be fun to shoot, but it requires some technique to produce really striking winter photographs.. Here are a few tips, in case you’re headed out this weekend:. ADJUST THE CAMERA WHITE BALANCE. Camera’s tend to...

Life is not about sailing along without a stumble or fall. It’s about experiencing those mishaps with a smile, maybe even a laugh, before picking yourself up from the dirt, dusting off your pants and moving on to your next adventure.. The worst travel experiences make the best stories. So here are ten travel mistakes...

A first glance, the Monowalker, a “hiking trailer” conceived in Germany, had me snickering. Come on! Man up! Carry it on your back!. But the more I think about…well…maybe it’s cool..?For one thing it can carry up to 100 pounds of gear. Try carrying that kind of weight on your back for a long distance. Ouch.....

A skier and a snowboarder have died in separate tree well incidents Montana in the past two weeks, and other tree-well related deaths have been reported in California and British Columbia.. A tree well is a deep area of loose snow that typically builds up around. the base of a tree. When a skier, snowboarder...