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Epic Trek from North Pole to South Pole

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

James Hooper and Rob Gauntlett are making the epic trek using non-polluting methods of transportation including skiing, sailing, cycling and walking to highlight the impact of climate change.
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Altitude Sickness Takes Your Breath Away

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

If you are going to the mountains, you will want to know about AMS. AMS stands for Acute Mountain Sickness, commonly referred to as Altitude Sickness.
What causes altitude sickness? As you reach higher altitudes, barometric pressure decreases and every breath you take contains fewer molecules of oxygen causing you to take more […]

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Planning a hiking trip

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Hiking is one of the simplest forms of adventure travel and one of the most rewarding. With nothing but a backpack and some simple gear, you can see fascinating scenery, get close to wildlife, and challenge yourself to exceed your limits with each new trail you attempt.
There are some important factors to […]

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Using Trekking Poles

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Trekking poles are used by day hikers, backpackers, and mountain climbers when traveling in the backcountry. They provide stability when crossing difficult terrain by creating a tripod. The user has one pole in each hand, creating two positions of support, with the traveler creating the third position with the legs. Trekking poles can reduce stress […]

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