I haven't dedicated many posts to outdoor gear and I know I should. So, when I came across Backpacker's Apparel Guide 2007, I thought this would be a great time to start. The magazine asked 30...
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Is Antarctic is jeopardy? On the heels of a sunken cruise ship in the area, with three others swiftly coming to the passengers and crew rescue, people are wondering if Antarctic's tourism boom is...
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Talk about an expedition. In 2009, Arctic explorer Eric Larsen will attempt to summit Mount Everest, and visit both the North and South Pole. In one year! This has never been completed in 365 days and...
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I love gatorade, especially for long hikes. So, when I learned (albeit, late) the inventor of the popular I was taken aback. Dr. Robert Cade died on Tuesday at the age of 80. According to the...
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I'm a bit of a history buff so I found this to be amazing. While preparing the ground for the London 2012 Olympic Park site, construction workers have found Roman pottery and a coin. Apparently,...
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This week in outdoor history features the discovery of Antarctica and the first person to fly over both the North and South Pole. November 18, 1820: Captain Nathaniel Palmer discovered Antarctica....
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by Terah Shelton on November 29, 2007
Do you secretly want to become a travel writer? Well, here is your chance. Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel is celebrating their 10-year anniversary by turning over the entire June 2008 issue to...
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by Terah Shelton on November 28, 2007
I'm in love with the quizzes on Infoplease.com. They test my knowledge about topics I thought I knew a lot about. This week's quiz focuses on rock climbing. Think you know everything about it?...
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by Terah Shelton on November 28, 2007
A few days ago, I wrote a post about giving adventure/outdoor magazines for the avid traveler on your list. If magazines are not their cup of tea, consider buying them a great travel book to help...
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Filed in archive Fishing
by Terah Shelton on November 28, 2007
I don't normally associate fishing with winter, in less its ice fishing. But, according to Field & Stream magazine, winter fishing is both fun and cheap. The editors at the magazine recently...
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"I wished I had lived in the days of real journeys, when it was still possible to see the full splendor of a spectacle that had not yet been blighted, polluted and spoiled. When was the best time...
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Here's the best of the outdoor news I missed. Solar Powered Kayak Takes the Effort and Fun Out of Kayaking The entire unit costs $1100, not including a kayak. It attaches to your existing boat and...
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Did you know yoga is great for skiers? Or that you should spray your feet with antiperspirant to keep them dry? All of these are tips from ski experts. They make sure great suggestions for both the...
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Filed in archive Hiking
by Terah Shelton on November 26, 2007
In addition to writing for the Outdoor Weblog, I also a freelance writer. And one of my recent articles is about fall hikes for children. So, if you live in the Atlanta area, I invite you to grab a...
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by Terah Shelton on November 23, 2007
Need ideas for the adventure traveler in your family? Can't afford an expensive gift? Try buying them a subscription to their favorite adventure magazine. A friend gave me an subscription to...
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With the winter fast approaching, we really don't need another reason to visit the tropical climate of the Caribbean. But, just in case you needed another reason to book your trip, the editors of...
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"...I've come to believe that there exists in the universe something I call "The Physics of The Quest" - a force of nature governed by laws as real as the laws gravity or momentum....
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A few days ago, I wrote a post about ski resorts offering alternate activities due to warm weather. Maybe the Vail Resorts should look into that. It was announced today that the Vail Mountain ski...
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Here's the best of the outdoor news I missed. Biologist found dead at Grand Canyon Pneumonic plague likely claimed the life of a wildlife biologist found dead at Grand Canyon National Park,...
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This week in outdoor history features the first artificial snow and the first sight of Pikes Peak. November 10, 1871: Journalist and explorer Henry Stanley found the missing David Livingstone in...
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by Terah Shelton on November 14, 2007
When researching another article, I ran across a quiz on Infoplease about explorers and outdoor adventurers. Confident, I would score a perfect score, I took the quiz. Guess what? I failed. I...
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Do you belong to a ski club? Have you even heard of one? If not, it seems they are all the range. Over 300,000 skiers belong to the National Ski Council Federation, an organization represented by 28...
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