Back Country skis; characteristics that set them apart

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

When it comes to taking on backcountry snow, the skis you use truly make all the difference. Back country skis are specifically designed and fashioned to aid you in tackling difficult, ungroomed slopes. One of the key traits of back country skis is their ability to allow skiers to skin their way up mountainsides. Skinning is what makes backcountry skiing possible. Good backcountry skis will accomm...

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Ski tech: the difference between downhill and cross country skis

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

In skiing, the single most important thing you can ever do if you want to enjoy the sport is get a good pair of skis which compliment your style as a rider and allow you to accomplish whatever it is you are trying to do in the snow. Downhill skis are very different from cross country skis in that the two are used for different purposes. If you want to know what you need, then you need to determine...

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Train for climbing: develop basic strength

Monday, June 18, 2012

The sport of rock climbing can be highly enjoyable for anyone to take part in. Learning how to climb and developing the necessary skills needed to climb effectively can be a highly rewarding process as well as a fun one. Of course, if you truly want to excel as much as possible in the sport, you should definitely train your muscles specifically in order to develop strength and muscular endurance a...

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Fuel your machine correctly

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

There are often a large amount of novice riders when it comes to snowmobiling who tend to make some mistakes initially. One mistake you should not have to learn about the hard way is finding out what happens to your snowmobile’s engine when you allow it to function using a lean type of fuel mixture. Since a lean fuel mixture can also end up leading to some permanent engine failure (from a burnt pi...

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Hiking shelter options

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

In the world of hiking, the many different types of shelters that have steadily originated over time have grown to be rather overwhelming (especially for newcomers). The most common trend amongst manufacturers seems to be marketing tents with special features referred to as critical and then removing these features and calling the tent “lightweight”. Although there may seem to be a lot of confusio...

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Climbing gear: bouldering crash pads

Monday, June 11, 2012

Going out and taking part in activities like bouldering can greatly help you to keep yourself in shape and stay fit. All forms of climbing tend to be rather enjoyable and since there are many different ways to climb, finding your own special place in the sport is not too difficult to do. Heli boardingOf course, when it comes to bouldering, there are certain types of equipment that you will need to...

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Climbing gear: chalk and bags to carry it in

Friday, June 08, 2012

Utilizing chalk can be extremely useful for climbers as it allows for a highly reduced amount of perspiration throughout the activity. People have believed in chalk’s overall usefulness throughout the years and as it seems, chalk can truly help to keep your hands from becoming too slippery. Of course, less slipperiness while you are climbing pretty much translates to much better grip and stability...

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Tips for getting the best fitting climbing helmet possible

Thursday, June 07, 2012

In order to find and purchase a good climbing helmet, you really need to pay attention to details. One of the absolute most important things for you to pay close attention to when it comes to climbing helmets is the fit. Fit is important for just about any type of sport equipment. Typically, you should be looking for a helmet that can sit squarely on your head and remain rahtr low down on your bro...

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Pack weight: how it works and benefits of going lighter

Wednesday, June 06, 2012

In order to effectively complete long (and sometimes rather grueling) hikes, you definitely need to know how much your pack should weigh. Hiking with overweight packs is often a common issue that many hikers over-indulge in. Since your own weight can be calculated in a number of ways, it is important to know how it is done and what you should be striving to reach in terms of lightness. Heli boardi...

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Figure out those snowboard boot drawstrings

Tuesday, June 05, 2012

There are various types of lacing systems made for snowboarding boots which have their own levels of efficiency. Better quality snowboarding boots often feature high end types of lacing systems whereas entry level boots will have a less efficient form of lacing than others. Extreme heliskiingTypically, when it comes to entry level snowboarding boots, a traditional lacing system is used. Virtually ...

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