The world class American mountaineer, Ed Viesturs, was once again interviewed on The Colbert Report. Ed was the first American to climb all 14 8000-meter (26,200 feet) peaks in the world! Now that is quite an accomplishment! And if that isn’t enough, he did all of the climbs without supplemental oxygen! Sit back and enjoy …
World famous climber, Ed Viesturs, will be on The Colbert Report tomorrow night, July 2. If you saw the IMAX film Everest, then you’ll remember Ed as the fearless guide who led the team to the summit and back. Ed was on The Colbert Report in March 2007 and made a promist to put a …
What is geocaching? If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out! Geocaching is exciting, very low cost (which is definitely important in this economy!), and is a great way to have fun with your family outdoors! Learn more about the history of geocaching, how to participate, and what you need to get started geocaching! …
In conjunction with the fantastic exhibit “Granite Frontiers: A Century of Yosemite Climbing” at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, CA, there are several events that various groups are sponsoring. If you’re in the area, they’ll be fun things to check out! Here’s more info on the Granite Frontiers Exhibit if you haven’t seen it …
Generally I try to spend my weekends outside, either exploring a new hiking trail, trekking on a backpacking adventure, trail running, kayaking, biking, etc! But this weekend was different: I decided to check out the Granite Frontiers Exhibit at the Gene Autry Museum in Griffith Park (Los Angeles, CA). There has been a lot of …
This story is great! It justifies indoor time spent watching fun adventure and survival shows like Man vs. Wild! A Utah boy was separated from his family on a hike in the Ashley National Forest in Utah. He tore up strips of his yellow rain jacket and tied them to trees to help searchers find …
For all of the urban dwellers out there, here’s an article with tips on camping spots that are close by to major cities. Good recommendations for quick getaways, but don’t expect a true backcountry wilderness experience. The article has recommendations for each of these major urban areas: Boston, New York, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Los …
USA Today published this article about comfy hiking trips in Oregon, where trekkers can hike during the day but sleep in a lodge with hot showers at night. The protection of the huts, the hot showers, and gourmet meals seem like they’d take the adventure out of a backcountry experience. The best part of a …
The San Francisco Museum of Art is sponsoring a painting and photography exhibit called Natural Affinities, featuring the works of Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams. It is running from May 30 – September 30. If Ansel Adams’ photos don’t inspire you to get outside, nothing will! His works are amazing, and this is a great …
Sunset Magazine: The West’s Best Places to Camp, May 2009 A great article from the May 2009 edition of Sunset Magazine. It is full of information on 90 campgrounds from California to the Rocky Mountains, all the way up the Pacific Northwest and into the Southwest.