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Cooking in the Backcountry
July 29, 2005 EST | Camping/Hiking
Cooking in the backcountry can seem bland and boring. Personally, though, I have had some of the best meals ever after a long day of hiking. I find that when I am that hungry and tired food tastes so much... [More...]
Things you should know about tents
July 29, 2005 EST | Camping/Hiking
Choosing a tent: Tents that are advertised as one person are rarely big enough for one person. Two person tents are usually comfortable for just one person, a three person tent is comfortable for two people and so on. If... [More...]
Backpack fit guidelines
July 26, 2005 EST | Camping/Hiking
Unless your pack fits properly, it won't feel right, even if it's supposed to be the Rolls Royce of backpacks. Follow the guidelines below to achieve pack-fitting Nirvana. Universal Truth How tall you are has no relation to what size... [More...]
Snowshoe clothing basics
July 26, 2005 EST | Winter Sports
Dress in layers and be prepared to shed or add layers if you heat up or cool down or if the weather changes abruptly, as it often does in Colorado's high country. Thermal underwear, windproof pants, an insulating layer of... [More...]
How to have better camping trips
July 25, 2005 EST | Camping/Hiking
Tired of packing too much or not bringing critical camping gear for your camping trips? Camping trips can be a great way to relax and get away from it all. But with a little planning you could make them even... [More...]
Catch more fish - The American way
July 25, 2005 EST | Fishing
These are busy times we live in. Running a full time business, having a five and a half year old daughter, and becoming the world's most prominent "fish bloggering idiot"--has certainly cut into my fishing time. It seems that the... [More...]
Flybar Elastomeric-Spring Pogo Stick
July 23, 2005 EST | General | Comments (0)
The revolutionary new FlyBar™ delivers a gravity-defying, trampoline-emulating bounce far beyond that of ordinary pogo sticks. Rather than hopping just inches into the air, this "mobile exercise and stunt bar" lets you fly to unprecedented heights of five feet!... [More...]
Top 14 tips for selecting a golf school
July 21, 2005 EST | Golf
With the increase in number of schools for learning Golf, it has become necessary for the learner to find out a school that suits him best from all the angles. Here are the tips for selecting a Golf School:... [More...]
Women and fishing
July 20, 2005 EST | Fishing
More and more women are learning to enjoy fishing each and every day. And, why not? Fishing is a sport that doesn’t require exceptional strength, stamina or height – quite the contrary, fishing is a sport of agility, finesse and... [More...]
Golf clubs - Reviews and tips
July 19, 2005 EST | Golf
Tip #1: Try the TaylorMade r5 dual TP which is a new driver that is made with revolutionary technology. Tip #2: The Nike Ignite features the hottest and strongest titanium ever created. Tip #3: Try the Callaway Big Bertha 484...
Selecting climbing harness
July 19, 2005 EST | Camping/Hiking
A climbing harness attaches you to your climbing rope, so it's important that you know what harness you will need for the type of climbing you’ll be doing. Your harness should fit your body shape for comfort and safety. There... [More...]
Becoming an ageless golfer
July 16, 2005 EST | Golf
It happens to all of us, even though we do not want to admit it. The reality is we all get older. Some of you may already know what I am talking about, and others may have yet to experience... [More...]
Time for Brown, Pistons to break up
July 16, 2005 EST | Basketball
This relationship has all the plotlines of a soap opera, or the Jerry Springer Show depending on your tastes. You have the Casanova (Brown) who has been with all the chicks (NBA and NCAA basketball teams). He falls in love... [More...]
How to kitesurf
July 14, 2005 EST | Surfing | Comments (0)
You have been bitten by the KiteSurfing bug, you can’t wait to hit the first current to propel your body screaming 40-feet into the air and crashing into the water. With each gusts of wind your elevated high off the... [More...]
Junior soccer defending
July 14, 2005 EST | Soccer
Do your players know whether to show an opponent inside or outside when they are defending? You may want to consider this tactic when coaching your players. There are two schools of thought on this; One says that your defenders... [More...]
Take a hiking pole on your next hike
July 12, 2005 EST | Camping/Hiking
It is the downhill ski racing competition of the winter Olympics. You watch a ski racer zoom down the slope manoeuvring through the ski gates. However, you notice that something is missing. The skier has on skis, boots, and a... [More...]
Wandering hips in your golf swing?
July 12, 2005 EST | Golf
* Do you have problems with topping the golf ball? * Do you hit the ground behind the ball? * Do you sometimes hit the golf ball with weak and high results? * Do you feel a loss of power... [More...]
Secrets to better golf
July 08, 2005 EST | Golf
You've bogeyed your last hole, you are about to hit your next drive. As you take your practice swings, your mind is still on the last putt that you blew. You take your swing and it's a slice. In your... [More...]
Backcountry skiing for intermediate skiers
July 08, 2005 EST | Winter Sports
Snowcats have made backcountry skiing accessible to intermediate skiers. Backcountry skiing offers vast expanses of soft, consistent powder snow in remote and spectacular high-mountain settings. Often considered the domain of hardy and self-reliant ski touring enthusiasts, or of proficient and... [More...]
Fishing: selecting right fish finder
July 05, 2005 EST | Fishing
There are four facets to a good sonar unit: High power transmitter Efficient transducer Sensitive receiver High resolution/contrast display All of the parts of this system must be designed to work together, under any weather condition and extreme temperatures. High... [More...]
Improving your golf balance
July 05, 2005 EST | Golf
The need for balance for golf just sounds so simple and easy. As a golfer, you know that maintaining proper golf balance is a key to a good golf game. And it's more than just having the correct stance. Optimum... [More...]
Fly fishing with streamers
July 03, 2005 EST | Fishing
Fly fishing streamers is often over looked by fly anglers, especially trout anglers. Streamers is a category of flies fly fisherman have given to loosely mean food other than insects. Generally, being smaller fish, it could also be crayfish, leeches,... [More...]
Cycling
July 03, 2005 EST | Cycling
Cycling is a great activity that can be enjoyed by the very young to the not so very young. In fact many middle age adults are discovering the health and social benefits of cycling. Recreational cycling doesn’t require any special... [More...]
Improve your tennis in one-fifth of a second
July 02, 2005 EST | Tennis
How would you like to start playing vastly better tennis ... today? There's a particular “magic” moment in tennis—one that lasts a mere fifth of a second. If you have (or can develop) the discipline to fully exploit that moment,... [More...]
Home run baseball photography tips
July 02, 2005 EST | Baseball
Strike one! Strike two! Strike three! Baseball! America's Pastime, and a sport growing in popularity throughout the world, where the Boys of Summer slug it out. A baseball game is the perfect way to spend a lazy summer afternoon, plus... [More...]
Care and repair of fishing lures
July 01, 2005 EST | Fishing
Making fishing lures may be easy for the seasoned do-it-yourself angler. But the maintenance of these lures is just as important to ensure a tip-top condition. After buying or making the fishing lures there is still the responsibility of taking... [More...]
Ten best backpacking foods
July 01, 2005 EST | Camping/Hiking
Maybe your favorite backpacking food is a freeze-dried turkey dinner. There really is no "best" backpacking food. There are reasons to bring certain foods, though. Here are ten foods, and the reasons you might want to consider them.... [More...]
