Hiking

shelter, maps, a compass, lighters, a signal whistle and cell phone. According to the warden's service, she was equipped to survive in the woods while awaiting rescue. Hundreds turned out to search for the lost hiker. Her husband was aware of her hiking route.…

If you want to get into a fun sport that will allow you to get plenty of exercise, get into shape, and offer you challenges that you won't find elsewhere - all while enjoying an abundance of nature - you might want to start thinking about mountain bikes. Mountain biking is a popular sport that has been around for numerous years, but recently, with the new technology that goes into the manufacturing of today's mountain bikes, there seems to be a new interest in this sport. If the sport of…

The Stawamus Chief is an iconic landmark. It dominates the Squamish skyline and attracts tourists, hikers and climbers from around the world. This magnificent granite wall beckons all to approach and climb her. The Chief can be an extremely busy hiking trail. Outdoor enthusiasts regularly flock to the area to test their fitness levels and savour the magnificent views from each of the three peaks. On a clear day, the summit offers panoramic glimpses of Howe Sound, the Squamish town site and…

While today's generation may be glued to their iPods and Xboxs, awash in digital technology, others are intent on soaking up the outdoors. From the casual observer to the adrenaline junkie, the natural sights and sounds are proof that the outdoors isn't dead. The nearby Adirondack Mountains are a draw for many, and part of its legacy of the Adirondacks includes being able to climb the 46 highest peaks in the Adirondacks. People who do so consider themselves “46ers.” The 46 peaks; from Mt.…

Every once in a while, one will say to themselves, I should have stayed in bed! On this weekend, this would become too true! Since our group hiked for years together, we always looked forward to spending the weekend together. You know to tell our stories over and over again! Our destination started at the Seven Pines Trail Head and we were headed to Siberia Creek Campsite. Mario our leader had laid out our hike as about four miles, and the time would be a little over two hours. (See Mario’s…

it is one tempter year around and it is always hot. You also have much more natural disasters. When you live in the mountains you have a change in weather from cooler to hotter. This gives you different seasons, to do many activities: like biking, hiking, skiing, rafting, hunting, and ect. For me I love to ski, it all ways give me something to do all winter long. Then when summer comes around there are many more different activities. The mountains are much more safe then the beach, because…

numerous new experiences, new skills learned, and new friends made. When I was ten years old, I attended a camp session at Camp Bonnie Brae that took us off the main camp property and into the depths of the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail is a hiking trail that stretches approximately 2,200 miles between Maine and Georgia. Sadly, the camp didn’t have the time or resources to look after us for months on the trail, so we were to spend only three days on…

1: While taking a vacation trip to Bulgaria this past summer, my whole family stayed at a town called Dobrinishte for a couple of days to swim in the mineral water pool there. However, one day, inclement, cloudy weather compelled us to alter our pool plans for that day and find another activity to do instead. Being new to the place, we had to ask the hotel owners if they knew of any interesting historical places around the area, and they informed us of a monastery up in the mountains about two…

Cheryl tells the story of her time hiking The Pacific Crest Trail. She describes her life leading up to her first step on the path at the Mexican border. We discover that she is recently divorced, recovering from a heroin addiction, running from a destructive affair, and struggling with the…

One day Zoey, mom, dad, and jack went to go on a vacation to the snowy mountains. They had planned this trip for almost 2 years. Zoey was so excited to go on this trip she had her bags packed for 3months. They rented this one beautiful 2 story open kitchen house that was for sale. They loved the house and almost moved in but didn’t want Zoey and Jack to lose their friends. On the way to the airport it took 3 hours to get to their destination. Zoey didn’t realize that this trip would take…