Learn Orienteering Basics

This is a very charming demonstration of orienteering made my a young boy in Britain. Complete with U2 music during the end credits....check it out.


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Travel Essay Contest

Are you a green traveler? Do you have a favorite eco resort? What's your favorite hiking trail? Write an essay about your outdoor and travel experiences and win lots of nice prizes from fancy outdoor companies.

See details at: FitnessTravelGear.com

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Blind Mountain Climber

First, a blooper, next, a conversation about climbing Everest.....



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Step It Up

This video has nothing to do with the outdoors, fitness, or travel, but it cracks me up.

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Postcards from California

Check out these awesome hiking spots, then visit Best California Hikes for details.
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A New National Park

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Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down

A boy scout is always prepared. You should be, too. Watch this video and learn about 7 essential knots for outdoorsy folks. Then visit Animated Knots by Grog for all the uses of various knots.


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When Push Comes to Shove

I worry a lot about what could happen to me while walking down the street, riding in a cab, wandering around in the woods, driving over bridges. So much could go wrong, and I haven't yet figured out how to respond to every possibility. It helps, of course, to consult The Worst Case Scenario Handbook, which I keep in my night table.

The authors have consulted the experts and have created step-by-step lists of how to survive a variety of dangers, such as piranhas, brush fires, tornadoes, muggers, quicksand, and my personal favorite - how to escape from the trunk of a car. Yea, the book's been around forever, but it's never a bad idea to refresh your memory on some essential survival skills.
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My Dogs are Barkin'

After a long day, your feet deserve some lovin's. Try this soothing foot soak from The Little Foot Care Book to put the spring back in your step.

1. If your feet are swollen, first soak in cold, icy water for 20 minutes.
2. Refill the basin with warm water (as warm as you can handle, but not hot), then add 2-3 Tbsp of Dead Sea salt (or epsom salt), 1 drop of tea tree oil, 2 drops of lavender oil, and 2 drops of rosemary oil. Soak for 15-20 min.

(Best to use therapeutic grade essential oils. If you have any medical conditions, check with your doctor before using essential oils.)

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Sock it To Me, Baby

If you don't want stinky feet, wear merino wool socks.



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Prevent a Blister, Mister

You think a blister is not so bad .... until you're 5 miles down the trail. Watch this blister prevention vid from Backpacker Mag to learn basic blister prevention strategies:




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Survive A Grizzly Attack

When hiking and camping, you want to avoid bears, especially big bad grizzly bears.

Here's a good survival video I found on YouTube (looks like someone ripped it off from National Geographic):




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The Ten Essentials

Play it safe. The Mountaineers recommends carrying the following ten essentials when you venture into the woods:

1. Navigation (map and compass)
2. Sun protection
3. Insulation (extra clothing)
4. Illumination (flashlight/headlamp)
5. First-aid supplies
6. Fire
7. Repair kit and tools
8. Nutrition (extra food)
9. Hydration (extra water)
10. Emergency shelter

www.mountaineers.org

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How to Find the Right Hiking Boot

Nothing is more important than finding the right hiking boot. Check out this instructional video from Backpacker Magazine.


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