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 …
Tag: adventure
USA Today article on Hut to Hut Hiking
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 …
A fun adventure movie: “Up”
You probably didn’t expect an animated film to show up on Hiking Lady’s adventure movie top picks list, but Pixar’s new film “Up” is a memorable and fun adventure movie! I just saw it in the theaters, and it far surpassed my expectations. It was a tear-jerker, yet a comedy. For those of you who …
Extreme Kayaking
Today the Wall Street Journal published a fantastic article about the exciting adventure sport of extreme kayaking. It is amazing to learn about the risks these adventure seekers take, but the thrills they get from their stunts. Plus, check out the sidebar on the left hand side of the article to learn about some top …
Movie of the Month: Into Thin Air
The 1996 season on Mt. Everest was the most tragic to date. Jon Krakauer was there, and wrote the best selling book that captured the tragic situation. While I think the book is a must read, I can’t say the same for seeing this movie. It was a made for TV movie that I think …
Book of the Month: Touching the Void
Talk about an amazing and inspiring story! Touching the Void is the unbelievable tale of two British mountaineers who set out to make a first ascent of Siula Grande in the Preuvian Andes. Check out my book review of Touching the Void. It was also made into an incredible movie (though I prefered the book) …