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New Rock/Creek Promo - All North Face Products on Sale
2008-06-07 21:35:00 Rock/Creek is having a sale on all North Face Products at 10-50% off regular prices. For example, the Men’s The North Face Salathe Fleece Jacket is on sale for a low $55.95 and free shipping.
New Altrec.com Promo Codes - 20% Off Osprey, 10% Off Garmin & Ruff Wear
2008-06-06 17:57:00 New June Altrec.com Promo Codes: Ruff Wear Sale - 10% off. Use coupon code RUFFWEAR06. Osprey Backpack Sale - 20% off. Use coupon code OSPREYGHYT06. Garmin GPS Sale - 10% off. Use coupon code GARMINGPS06. TCO Editor’s Note - All codes expire 6/15/08.
Sierra Designs Elevation Rain Jacket (Women?s) $46.93
2008-06-05 19:40:00 Save 60% - REI Outlet has the Sierra Designs Elevation Women’s Rain Jacket on sale for a low $46.93. This ultra-light jacket features a waterproof/breathable laminate, sealed seams, and adjustable attached hood. Available in 2 colors (beet & black) and sizes XS-XL.
Teva Sunkosi (Women?s) $59.99 Shipped
2008-06-05 17:23:00 Normally $99.99, get the Teva Women’s Sunkosi on sale for a low $59.99 and free shipping (and returns) at Shoes.com. Use code SUMMERSALE08 at checkout to get this price. Great hybrid water sport trail runners that are available in most popular women’s sizes.
Taxi review finds meters hiking rates
2008-06-02 15:53:00 A preliminary review of Victoria’s taxi bylaw has turned up some surprises — including the fact that 95 per cent of taxi meters were overcharging customers by a fraction and had to be reset. (...)
By: Taxi Blog
Overheard on the Hiking Trail
2008-06-02 03:40:00 "Come on baby, it's all downhill from here.""You've said that three times now.""That's because I'm trying to motivate your fat ass!"Funneh guy, my husband.Although, in his defense, he did pull me 300+ feet (all uphill) out of the canyon.Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeed
Don?t go hiking without this Hiking Survival Kit!
2008-06-01 06:22:00 Now that summer’s here, you may be planning a hiking trip. You’ve no doubt heard horrific stories in the past year in the news of people who have gone on trips to remote locations, but unexpectedly found themselves in harrowing situations. Here’s a kit that may be a life saver–literally. The Adventure Medical Kits Pocket Survival ...
By: Gifts That Help
The North Face Momentum Trail Shoes (Women?s) $35.66
2008-05-29 17:25:00 Save 52% - Sierra Trading Post has The North Face Momentum Trail Shoes (For Women) on sale for a low $35.66. These low priced trail runners offer the UltrATAC rubber outsole, lightweight design, and removable Agion treated footbed to resist odors. Available in most popular women’s sizes.
KEEN Shellrock WP Day Hiking Shoes - Women?s
2008-05-27 22:44:00 KEEN Shellrock WP Day Hiking Shoes - Women’sThe KEEN Women’s Shellrock WP Trail Running Shoes use softshell uppers and waterproof breathable eVENT inserts to protect against all moisture without making your feet feel clammy. Thanks to a totally stitchless design, the Shellrock WP Trail Running Shoes’ upper leaves no space for a single drop of ...
Marmot Firefly Windstopper Vest (Women?s) $48.75
2008-05-26 19:53:00 Ending Soon - Sierra Trading Post has the Marmot Women’s Firefly Windstopper Vest on sale for a low $48.75. This soft fleece vest offers Gore Windstopper protection and is available in lots of colors and sizes.
Patagonia Capilene Lightweight T-Shirt (Men?s) $11
2008-05-26 17:29:00 Originally $29, the Patagonia Men’s Capilene Lightweight T-Shirt is on sale for a low $11 at Patagonia.com. This moisture-wicking tee is great as a base layer or for your next outdoor pursuit.
Hiking the Great Wall of China Part 6
2008-05-26 06:51:00 If you go? Getting there: From Beijing, take a bus from Dongzhimen station to Miyun, then take another bus to Gubeikou and get off at the Jinshanling gate. Trains are also available to Gubeikou. Cost: There is a $5 entrance fee for each traveler at the Jinshanling Wall. Sun Hailong's overnight service costs $24 per person per night and includes dinner and breakfast. Currency: The Chinese yuan is the official currency (8.09 yuan to one U.S. dollar). There are currency exchange facilities in Beijing. Getting by: English is not widely spoken, so the services of a guide or translator may be useful. When to go: The temperatures are most comfortable in September and October and in the spring. What to bring: Sturdy shoes or boots and clothing suitable for hiking and cooler weather. Information: Sun Hailong speaks Chinese and some English. He can be reached by mobile telephone at (011) 86-139-3244-4368.
By: AMAZING ASIA
Hiking the Great Wall of China Part 5
2008-05-26 06:51:00 We slept?somewhat uncomfortably in the chill air?until the sun rose early the next morning over the saw-tooth horizon. Sun made us a simple breakfast of instant noodles, which we slurped down eagerly. We spent half the next day hiking 6.2 miles of the Great Wall?over loose stones and along paths that skirted weak or collapsed sections?to Simatai, another stretch with steeper inclines?and more tourists. Although annoyingly persistent hawkers followed us at times, trying to peddle bottled water and postcards, we were virtually alone on the Jinshanling wall. Like a narrow and dilapidated cobbled street, it led us through tumbledown watchtowers and over small mountain peaks. But the enchanting solitude of Jinshanling ended abruptly at Simatai, where crowds of tourists were disembarking from tour buses and swarming around amusements such as a trolley across a river gulch, restaurants and a cable car that carries passengers up a mountainside. With the widely touted 2008 Beijing Olympics o...
By: AMAZING ASIA
Hiking the Great Wall of China Part 4
2008-05-26 06:50:00 "The Mongols and their horses ran out of food and had to call off their attack," said Spindler, who added that Jinshanling was vulnerable to enemy raids because it was a low-lying area. The ascent to Jinshanling took us less than an hour, though the climb was at times steep and the footing shaky. From one point, we watched the sun set behind mountaintops before hiking back to Sun's house for a meal of dumplings, stir-fried vegetables and glasses of beer. Then we pulled on fleece jackets as the night got colder and, with flashlights beaming, headed into darkness to return to the wall for the night. Under a nearly full moon, we traipsed along some of the wall's narrow walkways, through shadowy passageways and over several steep humps along the wall's spine. It was eerily still, except for the flashes of a photographer's camera in the distance. We arrived at Sun's watchtower, where we decided to sleep under the stars, outside the tower's box-like stone house. Sun laid out a tarpa...
By: AMAZING ASIA
Hiking the Great Wall of China Part 3
2008-05-26 06:50:00 Inside the rampart, we could see the wall's hodgepodge construction over many centuries: older brown bricks were nested in gritty mortar alongside clean dark gray ones used by restorers in recent decades. Ming dynasty rulers began construction of the Jinshanling wall?roughly as it exists today, with strategic holes and chutes for weaponry and watchtowers?in response to raids by bow-and-arrow-wielding Mongols in the 1500s. Their soldiers and artisans used bricks as a facing for a stone-and-mortar wall erected after a 1550 attack by Mongol horsemen, according to David Spindler, an independent scholar who has been researching the wall around Beijing for several years. It was bolstered by brick ramparts.ut the wall's history likely stretches back further. "Another section of wall in the Jinshanling area, parallel to the current wall, may have been built by the Northern Qi dynasty," which ruled from 550 to 577 A.D., Spindler added. The Jinshanling wall, now almost silent except for the...
By: AMAZING ASIA
Hiking the Great Wall of China Part 2
2008-05-26 06:49:00 Visiting mainland China for the first time with my father, who had flown in from the United States, I arranged through a Beijing-based friend to meet Sun near Jinshanling, the section of the wall where he lives with his family. We arrived late one afternoon after riding for three hours in a minibus crowded with cigarette-puffing locals. Along the way, we passed scenes of rural life?ruddy-faced farmers sitting on their haunches outside brick houses, firewood stacked high, herds of sheep. The van left us on a desolate stretch of highway, at the mouth of a road spanned by an immense stone gateway that marked the entrance to Jinshanling. Sun greeted us there, grinning and urging my father and I to climb into the back of his three-wheeled motorcycle. "Today, the sunset will be beautiful," said Sun, a mustachioed 37-year-old who wore a T-shirt, dark blue trousers and traditional black cotton shoes. After riding uphill for several miles, we arrived at Sun's house and souvenir shop, droppe...
By: AMAZING ASIA
Hiking the Great Wall of China Part 1
2008-05-26 06:48:00 The Mongol attackers are long gone, but the vast brick-and-stone barrier that helped China repel them and other invaders still stands?and awaits a new horde of travelers who can explore and even camp out on the centuries-old fortification.Crumbling in some areas and neatly restored in others, the Great Wall?actually a patchwork of walls?snakes over hills and through craggy ravines covering thousands of miles of Chinese countryside, dotted by watchtowers once manned by Ming dynasty sentinels. Some of the towers, where enterprising Chinese today guard only souvenir stands, have sprung back to life as something akin to modern-day hostels, sheltering hikers who come for overnight trips to soak up history and vistas of former battlefields now carpeted with vegetation. Sun Hailong, a Chinese guide of Mongol ancestry, rents one of the towers about 87 miles northeast of the Chinese capital, Beijing, and takes visitors who want to spend the night?by pitching a tent or simply unfurling a slee...
By: AMAZING ASIA
New Sierra Trading Post Promo - Extra 10% Off Top 10 Products
2008-05-25 22:26:00 New Sierra Trading Post Promo - Save an EXTRA 10% on May’s Top 10 Products. Use code AC58B at checkout. Expires 5/28/08. Patagonia Dunway Capri Pants (For Women) Hind Fitness Shorts (For Men) Bell 2005 Phi Cycling Helmet Victorinox Webdirector Wheeled Briefcase Smith Optics Sequel Slider Sunglasses Albright EXS Freshwater Fly Rod with Tube - 9′, 4-Piece Marmot Skylight Jacket (For ...
The North Face Apex Magic Jacket (Men?s) $119.37 Shipped
2008-05-24 17:49:00 Save 40% - Backcountry Outlet has the Men’s The North Face Apex Magic Jacket on sale for $119.37 and free shipping. This soft shell jacket offers DWR water-resistant treated fabric and great breathability. Available in sizes S-XL.
The North Face Mammoth 20 Deg F Sleeping Bag $95.30 Shipped
2008-05-21 21:21:00 Originally $158.95, the North Face Mammoth 20°F Sleeping Bag is on sale for a low $95.30 with free shipping at Rock/Creek. This 3-season bag features Climashield HL synthetic insulation, a silky taffeta shell, and one hand pull cord hood adjustments.
Montrail Namche Hiking Shoe (Women?s) $39.97
2008-05-20 19:35:00 Save 60% - Altrec Outlet has the Women’s Montrail Namche Hiking Shoe on sale for a low $39.97. This light hiker is built on a trail running platform. Available in most popular women’s sizes.
Iceland Glacier Tour Waterfall Jeep Tours Mountain Hiking Reykjavik
2008-05-17 22:03:00 journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. We splash thru snow, ice, and mud climbing a glacier in a super jeep in Iceland. Explore a geyser, waterfall, crater, mountains, and more. Iceland is the Land of Ice and Fire with its amazing geo thermal energy and hot springs making it a very green eco-friendly destination loved by Jodi Foster, Gwenyth Paltrow, and other stars. Listen in to learn more about Iceland's breathtaking landscapes. We had a blast discovering all of the natural beauty across the country. Enjoy the soothing sounds of a rare podsafe track we found from an Icelandic artist who worked with Bjork called Pondus.
Mammut Hike 35 Pack $49.83
2008-05-15 17:07:00 Save 54% - REI Outlet has the Mammut Hike 35 Pack on sale for a low $49.83. This lightweight pack offers an ergonomically shaped aluminum frame, top loading design, and offers 35L of capacity. Two colors are available.
Columbia Hampton Ridge Crew (Men?s) $11.98
2008-05-13 19:40:00 Dick’s Sporting Goods has the Columbia Hampton Ridge Crew on sale for a low $11.98. This long-sleeve base layer top offers 100% cotton fabric and seven different color options.
Marmot Oracle Jacket (Women?s) $79.97
2008-05-13 17:15:00 Save 50% - Rocky Mountain Trail has the Marmot Women’s Oracle Jacket on sale for a low $79.97 and free shipping. This popular 3-season jacket offers water resistance, breathability, and an athletic fit. Limited quantities available.
Hiking Alone, 7 Tips To Staying Alive
2008-05-13 07:00:00 Almost everyone will say to never hike alone but the reality is we have all done it at one time or another and we will continue to do so. Sometimes you can’t find anyone to go with and sometimes you just want to be alone. Here are some tips to enjoy yourself and ensure that ...
By: Resources zone
Cloudveil Zorro Jacket (Men?s) $69.99 Shipped
2008-05-12 21:28:00 Normally $139.95, get the Men’s Cloudveil Zorro Jacket on sale for a low $69.99 and free shipping at TravelCountry.com. This waterproof shell jacket is highly packable and offers adjustable hood, hem, and cuffs, and pit zips. Available in 3 different colors in most popular men’s sizes.
New Altrec.com Coupon Code - 20% Off La Sportiva
2008-05-11 23:16:00 New Altrec.com Coupon Code - Get 20% Off All La Sportiva products. Use code LASPO0508DFV78 at checkout to receive the discount. Expires 5/24/08.
Cloudveil Inertia Peak Jacket (Women?s) $49.98
2008-05-11 19:20:00 Save 67% - TravelCountry.com has the Women’s Cloudveil Inertia Peak Jacket on sale for a low $49.98. This softshell is breathable, weather resistant, stretchy, and lightweight. Great for backcountry hikes, cross-country skiing, and climbing. Available in sizes XS-L in multiple colors.
Ending REI Anniversary Sale and 20% Off Coupon
2008-05-10 19:32:00 Ending Tomorrow - REI.com has their annual anniversary sale where you can save 30%+ on tons of gear. REI members can also save 20% on One Full Price item. Use code ANNV20 at checkout.
Hiking in Colorado is the best
2008-05-08 08:03:00 Some of us love the outdoors and some prefer lounging in front of the TV but for me personally, I spend most of my free time out side especially in the natural environment. It is good way for me to relax and unwind and I love spending my time taking pictures of flowers and the ...
By: Spring flowers
A hiking we will go…
2008-05-07 20:53:00 I finally got my Seneca trail maps from the DNR in Maryland. So…this morning we hit the trails….at first I was going to ease them into it by going to Great Falls or some place close by to a trail and introduce them to hiking but once I saw some of the trails in Seneca I decided to go for it. We parked near the playground, played for 20 minutes and then set down the trail. (an easy trail at .5 miles RT) We talked about the trail markers and how we have to stay on the trail and be VERY careful where we walk. The boys were fascinated by all the plants, bugs and especially the tracks that other people/animals made on the trails. We stopped and found deer tracks, dog tracks, ants, spiders and lots of other bugs along the way. Woody was not thrilled with all the flying bugs around but he said that he would hike again. I said oh good…because you have at least 3 weeks of hiking ahead of you in June. I’m hoping to hit Patapsco Valley State Park tomorrow or Frida...
Various Nalgene Bottles $4.97-$5.97
2008-05-04 17:15:00 Altrec.com has its Anniversary Sale, where you can save up to 60%. Stock up on new Nalgene bottles: Nalgene Wide-Mouth Lexan Water Bottle (32oz) - Reg. $8.50, Now $4.97 Nalgene N-Gen Lexan Bottle - Reg. $9.95, Now $5.97 Nalgene Narrow-Mouth Lexan Water Bottle (32oz) - Reg. $8.50, Now $4.97
Through Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at 10 - Episode 135
2008-05-04 08:49:00 The Amateur Traveler talks to Barbara Egbert, her husband Gary and daughter Mary. Barbara is the author of “Zero Days: The Real Life Adventure of Captain Bligh, Nellie Bly, and 10-year-old Scrambler on the Pacific Crest Trail”. The book is about their adventure with then 10-year-old Mary who became the youngest through hiker on the ...
May 4, Tiger Leaping Gorge, hiking north of Lijiang in the Yunnan mountains
2008-05-04 06:16:00 Tiger Leaping Gorge, hiking north of Lijiang in the Yunnan mountains
The North Face Impulse Fleece Jacket (Men?s) $59.37 Shipped
2008-05-03 19:22:00 Save 40% - Backcountry Outlet has the Men’s The North Face Impulse Fleece Jacket on sale for a low $59.37 and free shipping. This stretchy TKA fleece jacket is great for layering on your next outdoor adventure. Available in 4 colors and most popular men’s sizes.
New England - video prayer stones
2008-05-03 07:12:00 Oh, just when you thought that New England was all about pretty ‘English’ early American architecture, or just the place where the claim chowder came from, think again. New England was ‘discovered’ and populated well and truly before the English came around. Review this video, for example. It features an unusual sight that is of ...
Gregory Wingate Backpack $114.97
2008-05-02 17:15:00 Save 50% - Altrec Outlet has the Gregory Wingate Backpack on sale for $114.97 and free shipping. This 60L pack features a bottom-access sleeping bag compartment, dual hydration ports, and a 3D dual density precurved harness and waistbelt.
Should We Stop Hiking Up The Hemlines and Just Dress Our Age?
2008-05-02 00:00:00 Gwyneth Paltrow has been turning more heads than usual at the premieres for her new movie Iron Man. Paltrow, 35, showed up to a string of screenings wearing tiny black ?MORE...
By: Shefinds.com
The North Face Windwall 2 Jacket w/ Hood (Women?s) $49.99
2008-05-01 22:48:00 Lowest Price Found - TravelCountry.com has the Women’s The North Face Windwall 2 Jacket w/ Hood on sale for a low $49.99. Normally $128.95, this wind blocking fleece jacket features an attached hood, brushed collar lining, and hem cinch cord. Available in sizes XS-M.
Ex Officio Tomboy Twill Short (Women?s) $13.99
2008-04-29 23:15:00 Normally $29, get the Ex Officio Women’s Tomboy Twill Short on sale for $13.99 at ExOfficio.com. These stretch shorts are great for traveling, hiking, or just lounging around. Available in sizes 8, 10, 12, & 14.
With hiking season just around the corner...
2008-04-29 13:14:00 A really good thing for avid skiers and snowboarders to do is to check out some of the region's lost and closed ski areas. While many are on private land, there are quite a few with public access and the amount of alpine history is fabulous. I've been a fan of NELSAP for several years and have even found a couple lost ski areas myself. You'll alos find some really good links to other "lost" sites, forums, and lots of infomration on ropeways of all sorts.
By: The Blue World
New MasseysOutfitters.com Sale - Everything 20% Off
2008-04-24 19:55:00 MasseysOutfitters.com is having its annual Jazz Fest Sale where everything (except for Patagonia and boats) gets an extra 20% off at checkout. Expires 4/30.
The North Face Outrider 60 Daypack (Women?s) $149.97 Shipped
2008-04-23 21:25:00 Normally $258.95, get The North Face Women’s Outrider 60 Daypack for a low $149.97 and free shipping at Altrec Outlet. This technical daypack offers a women-specific fit, VX-2 suspension, and E-VAP technology. Available in XS (60 L capacity) only.
JanSport Agave Daypack $30.20 Shipped
2008-04-22 22:30:00 Save 60% - Amazon.com has the JanSport Agave on sale for a low $30.20 and free shipping. This stylish daypack offers a multitude of features including padded sleeve, aircore shoulder straps, side compression straps, and more. Available in copper color only at this price. Limited quantities.
Sierra Designs Cyclone Parka (Women?s) $44.97
2008-04-22 17:30:00 Save 50% - Altrec Outlet has the Women’s Sierra Designs Cyclone Parka on sale for a low $44.97. This waterproof shell is breathable, offers fully taped seams, and has a stowable, adjustable hood.TCO Editor’s Note - Altrec Outlet has free shipping for orders over $45+.
Columbia Canyon Creek Jacket (Men?s) $33
2008-04-21 21:30:00 Save 50+% - Rocky Mountain Trail has the Columbia Men’s Canyon Creek Jacket on sale for a low $33 after using code SPRING at checkout. This stowable, waterproof jacket is available in 3 different colors in limited quantities.
The North Face Montague Sweater (Women?s) $17.97
2008-04-21 19:54:00 Normally $39.95, find the Women’s The North Face Montague Sweater on sale for a low $17.97 at Altrec Outlet. This soft and stylish sweater is available in sizes S-XL in multiple colors.
Helly Hansen Packable Waterproof Jacket (Women?s) $49.97
2008-04-20 21:45:00 Save 50% - Sport Chalet has the Women’s Helly Hansen Packable Waterproof Jacket on sale for a low $49.97. This waterproof shell offers fully taped seams, adjustable storm hood, and 3 zippered pockets. Available in sizes M & L only.
The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket (Men?s) $76.41 Shipped
2008-04-20 20:24:00 Rocky Mountain Trail has the popular The North Face Men’s Apex Bionic Jacket on sale for a low $76.41 and free shipping after using code SPRING at checkout. Available in 6 colors at this price in most popular men’s sizes. |
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