Charter Experiences: What to Expect When Booking a Fishing Trip in Tamarindo
Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable fishing expedition in the enchanting waters of Tamarindo? A fishing trip isn’t
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On The Trail
Tips and tricks for getting up that mountain side or through that valley.
Stay Dry on the Trail
A little rain never hurt anyone. With these tips, there’s no such thing as bad weather. Choose the Right Layers 1. Avoid cotton like the plague. Pack synthetic baselayers, a featherless puffy for insulation, and a rainjacket to stay dry. 2. Don’t over-insulate. What you really need to do is stay dry, and over-layering will…
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Orienteering: The Hiker’s Sport
With map and compass in hand, world-class navigators take to the Estonian forest to compete at the World Orienteering Championships. Who has what it takes to complete this race? The energy in the forest is palpable as USA competitor Greg Ahlswede walks up to the start line. Around him, professional navigators from across the globe…
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13 Bikepacking Tips for Your Next Ride
It’s time to jump on your bike and head out on an adventure. Bikepacking is a great way to explore new places, with the freedom to travel on roads, gravel or singletrack with everything you need strapped to your steed. If you’re just getting into it, learn the basics, like what bike to ride and…
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Quiz: Should You Hike the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail?
Are you a backpacking expert? PCT photo by Zach Davis [{“title”:”Appalachian Trail”,”points”:”2″},{“title”:”Pacific Crest Trail”,”points”:”1″},{“title”:”Take a Day Hike on Both Trails”,”points”:”1″}] I’ve gone before. [{“title”:”Appalachian Trail”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Pacific Crest Trail”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Take a Day Hike on Both Trails”,”points”:”2″}] Backpacking? No way. [{“title”:”Appalachian Trail”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Pacific Crest Trail”,”points”:”2″},{“title”:”Take a Day Hike on Both Trails”,”points”:”0″}] I spend hundreds of miles on trail each year.…
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I Would But: I Am the Only Person of Color
How Ambreen Tariq, founder of @BrownPeopleCamping, is overcoming the “minority barrier” in the outdoors It was a chilly October morning. The kind where you see your breath for the first time that season. A light rain was falling as I crushed gravel under my hurried feet. I was about to go rock climbing for the…
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The Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail: Which Hike Is Right for You?
Comparing culture, gear, resupply and difficulty. Whether you’re deciding which footpath to tackle for a first thru-hike, you’ve hiked one trail and want to know how it stacks up to the other, or you just have a general curiosity, a fascination with comparing the Appalachian Trail (AT) and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is common. Today,…
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Hiking tips for beginner
Hiking is a fun and adventurous activity for a lot of reasons. It’s a great way to explore the natural
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Conrad Anker’s Guide to Footcare
Because happy feet are more likely to summit If Conrad Anker could be any animal, he’d be a mountain goat. “I’ve seen them climb 5.8 for sure,” he tells me over the phone, relaxing after an early fall hike in mountains near his Bozeman, Montana home. “Their hooves are just incredible.” As it turns out,…
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3 Warm Drinks To Get You Through Winter
One of the best ways to brave the deep chill of winter is with a warm cozy drink in hand. Whether you enjoy them at home or on the go, nearly every occasion can be enhanced with a nice warm beverage. To give you a little inspiration, we’ve put together three of our favorite warm…
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