The photo shows an example of a “fat bike.”  These bikes are essentially mountain bikes that are specifically designed to handle very wide tires . . .  like four inches, and more, wide. You can see how the fork and the rear triangle must be considerably wider than your typical bicycle.  These types of […]

Zorbing Ever see a hamster run around inside a little ball?  Well, zorbing is like that, but for people.  The outdoor activity puts people inside a transparent plastic ball that is inside another transparent plastic ball then rolls them down a hill for distances of up to a half mile.  Zorbing can also take place on flat […]

Bicycling is a great avenue to outdoor adventure, but how does one get kids these days to learn how to ride their bikes safely? Denmark has taken the lead with bicycle playgrounds. The idea developed out of organized games like follow-the-leader, tag and obstacle course. The bicycle playground is mostly based upon the obstacle course […]

So, how does this married woman with a son in high school, a job and zero long-distance backpacking experience change her life around to make her hike a reality?

If you are a geologist or have an interest in geology or just head out with the idea of exploring the geology of an area, you are GeoTrekking.

Heather Legler is a novice backpacker, but her husband Josh began backpacking as a Boy Scout years ago. Heather says: “I haven’t solo hiked the Pacific Crest Trail or sawed off a frost-bitten limb with a credit card. I have never eaten raw squirrel meat or slept under a blanket of pine needles and steaming […]

I’d like to propose another urban exploration opportunity – exploration of old logging railroads and logging camps. The evidence of these man-made structures is scattered around the forest lands of the American west.

Bouldering is free climbing without a rope to catch you. Fortunately, the sport stays relatively close to the ground.

One way to camp in the winter is to use a hammock. A hammock has the advantage of getting you off the ground when sleeping and thus it reduces the chance of getting wet – if you do it correctly.

Winter camping requires a bit more skill than summer camping due to the potential for dangerous conditions associated with temperature and snow. Nonetheless, many people love winter camping. Here are five reasons: