With the weather warming up, no doubt many of us will be doing some waterskiing, fishing, kayaking, wakeboarding, tubing or other form of watersports activity this summer. Whether canoeing on a calm lake, kayaking the open sea or running the rapids, your conditions can change at a moment's notice. So it's important we take the necessary steps to ensure we're equipped with a reliable and appropriate PFD. In a nutshell, a PFD (personal flotation device),
There's been a lot of stir in the watersports community lately about a fast growing sport called stand-up paddle boarding or stand-up paddle surfing. What the heck is it? It's actually pretty simple. Combine surfing with a long, single-sided paddle for propulsion, and you've got a recipe for fun and fitness on the water!
From Old School to New School
Believe it or not, this emerging sport has actually been practiced in Hawaii for a pretty
Here in northern Colorado, we've had had an incredibly mild winter and early spring this year. The past few weekends Pawnee, Star and I have been hiking around some locations in the Pawnee National Grasslands that have some spring-fed ponds. The ponds hold some good populations of
It appears that Spring has sprung! The weather is warming up, and it's that time of year when we start thinking about doing some hiking. Before you head out into Mother Nature, it's important to prepare properly for your trip. From packing the right items in your bag to selecting the best hiking shoes, there are many elements that can make a difference when it comes to having an enjoyable trip. Although you may just be planning a day hike, you never know what
Share Your Adventure Photo by Steve Johnson.
Camping in the winter can be an enjoyable experience, but it does require a little more thought and preparation than summer camping. I'll admit, most of my experience with cold weather camping has been in late fall in the Colorado Rockies during hunting season, and during my years in the Army. The following tips are some that I've learned over the years, plus a few I've gleaned from others.
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