Winter Park has so many outdoor activities to choose from, you could spend the whole summer here and never see and do everything.  Regardless of the activity you choose, you will enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the Continental Divide that Colorado has to offer. A 600-mile trail system spreads throughout Winter Park […]

The Giant Sequoia trees of California are a site to see. Despite heavy logging efforts, you can still hike through these massive trees on the Boole Tree Loop. Giant Sequoia National Monument The park system in central California is incredible. You have Sequoia National Park, the first national park ever designated in the country. Next […]

Climbing the glaciers to the summit of Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador isn’t highly technical. It is mountaineering, but how hard can it be, considering I went to 20,600 feet the first time I used crampons and an ice axe? Okay, I used them once for practice, on a sledding hill near my house. I climbed […]

Six hours from the trailhead, 2 hours past his turn-around time and with storms filling in from the valley, Alex Theissen was at the edge of panic. What had started as a unremarkable spring outing in the White Mountains was going south quickly and the prospect of spending the night exposed at the timberline, with […]

As outdoor enthusiasts spend more and more time in our backcountry, a handful of skills become more and more essential.  All of these skills are easy to learn and add considerably to the overall enjoyment of spending time out-of-doors.  The key word here is enjoyment.  In order to enjoy ourselves, we must be comfortable with […]

If you’re tired of hiking the same trail or picnicking at the same park, then Geocaching may be exactly what you’re looking for.  Geocaching, pronounced gee-o-cashing, is the high tech version of a treasure hunt.  Armed with nothing but a handheld GPS unit and a thirst for excitement, you’re off for new adventures and the […]

So you want to take your kids camping just like you did as a child with your parents of grandma or grandpa.  Opps the camp ground they took you to is now condos on the lake . Let assume you are new to camping but you have some experience as a child.  You will need […]

Hiking is a great way to escape the rat race, get out in nature and leave the stress of the world behind. Alas, your hiking experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a hiking journal. Hiking Journals Take a minute to give some consideration to your most recent […]

600 miles of trails stretch throughout Winter Park and the Fraser Valley.  Whether you choose to follow a babbling brook, stroll through a wildflower meadow, or climb up the side of a mountain, Winter Park offers hiking for every skill level. Winter Park Resort has 50 miles of trails that are accessible by chair lift.  […]

Undoubtedly, backpack is an essential gear for every outdoor event to carry your world along with you. Experts believe that when it comes to choosing a right backpack a good rule of thumb is, “Buy right and pack light.” There is a large variety available in the market ranging from expensive to cheap, lightweight to […]