Here’s a great video by Robin Esrock of a very dangerous hike in China. This video is well made and really captures the rush of living on the edge. Dangerous Hike
Posts Tagged ‘hike’
January 13th, 2011
The Via Alpina: A Trek Among Giants
It all began innocently enough. We heard about new trails crisscrossing the Alps. The Via Alpina consists of five trails stretching from Trieste, Italy on the Adriatic to Monte Carlo. By combining ancient long distance routes, they trace the backbone of the Alps for more than 5,000 kilometers. As seasoned thru-hikers looking for a challenge, [...]
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Tags: Adriatic, Alps, hike, hiking, Italy, Monte Carlo, Trieste, Via Alpina 
3 Comments »November 22nd, 2010
Ranger Shelton Johnson Talks About Oprah
In this short video National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson talks about Oprah visiting Yosemite National Park. I reviewed the novel Gloryland by Ranger Johnson last year, but didn’t know that he was the reason Oprah went to the park. I don’t watch much TV but I recorded Oprah’s visit to Yosemite because I love the [...]
November 8th, 2010
Let the Rving Adventure Begin
Since my wife and I met over a decade ago we’ve been dreaming about owning a motorhome. Now that dream is a reality. We just bought a great RV with low miles and everything our family needs to explore North America.
August 25th, 2010
Sunglasses for Hiking and the Outdoors
Review of Bolle Rattler & Serengeti Presa Polar PhD Sunglasses I abuse my outdoor gear, but not on purpose. I try to take care of what I own. I clean gear and outdoor clothing after hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures. I use whatever is suggested to protect my gear from the elements, and I [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews, Sunglasses Tags: blog, Bolle Rattler sunglasses, hike, hiking, Serengeti Presa Polar PhD sunglasses, Sunglasses No Comments »August 6th, 2010
Three North Dakota Trails You Must Know About
Hikers are always searching for new trails as unchartered terrain presents a novel challenge. If you’re a hiker in North Dakota, here are three trails you can try treading your hiking boots on. Ackenbach Trail Located in Southwest North Dakota This trail is recommended for hikers who prefer scenic routes. As you tread the path, [...]
July 16th, 2010
5 Things to Consider When Hiking with Kids
Now that summer is in full force, many of you hiking enthusiasts have brushed the cobwebs from your gear and hit the outdoors. For those with families, preparing for trips can be difficult and requires a lot of brainstorming – not just where to go, but also what to bring. From prepping your gear to [...]
July 13th, 2010
Hiking Mt San Jacinto
Hiking the 2nd Tallest Mountain in Southern California In full disclosure we were doing this hike in one day so we took the Palm Springs tram to the start of the hiking trail and did not hike all the way from the base (tram drops off at around 8000 feet). That being said this is [...]
May 7th, 2010
River Crossings when Hiking
Crossing rivers and streams when hiking can be one of the most dangerous things you’ll do. From getting swept away to simply falling and getting wet in cold weather it can kill you. Here are a few tips for crossing fast moving streams and rivers. Of course, it doesn’t have to just be “fast moving” to be dangerous as deep water and under water currents can get you too.
