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351. | Why Orienteering is Hot! by Chuck Fitzgerald
So, you didn’t know it was hot did you? Do you even know what Orienteering is? It is one of the most thrilling activities available for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and here’s the good ...
[Added: 14 Apr 2005 Hits: 327 Words: 486]
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352. | Awesome Ways to Get Outdoors by Chuck Fitzgerald
Are you looking for fresh ways to spend time with your friends and family? Outdoor activities getting a little boring are they? With your fast paced life gaining speed all the time, it’s easy to ...
[Added: 14 Apr 2005 Hits: 346 Words: 742]
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353. | Code of Conduct for Outdoor Enthusiasts by Chuck Fitzgerald
My favorite outdoor related quote comes from John Muir, the father of our national park system and founder of the Sierra Club. He said, “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” This quote means more ...
[Added: 14 Apr 2005 Hits: 302 Words: 368]
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354. | Scouting Cameras by John Cook
For years I wondered how big the bucks were that were roaming our property in the dark of night. After all, I knew that monster bucks had to be eluding me during the daylight hours only to roam the woods at night. In ...
[Added: 05 Apr 2005 Hits: 396 Words: 866]
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355. | 5 Best Uses for Hybrid Utility Clubs by John Bolt
Have you seen those new hybrid utility cubs? They are showing up all over the
place, rescuing golfers from all kinds of situations. The reason for this is
simple; they open up opportunities for a ...
[Added: 27 Mar 2005 Hits: 338 Words: 503]
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356. | Aikido The Biography of Derek Eastman Sensei by Derek Eastman
Interview with
Sensei Derek Eastman. 5th Dan.
By David J Wilson E.S.T.A. secretary. - July 2003.
I have known Sensei Eastman for some 12 years and during those years I have heard so many stories ...
[Added: 24 Mar 2005 Hits: 488 Words: 7414]
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357. | Is First Aid Different in the BackCountry? by Chuck Fitzgerald
First aid is first aid is first aid - right? At first glance, providing first aid in the backcountry appears to be much like it is anywhere else. But if you look a little closer and you'll find it is quite different. When you have finished this article, you will ...
[Added: 17 Feb 2005 Hits: 337 Words: 491]
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358. | 3 Easy Steps for Becoming a BackCountry Hero by Chuck Fitzgerald
Have you thought about helping to protect wildlife or wild flowers, but you don't know how? Or maybe you want to protect your favorite camping site or that cool little stream nobody else knows about? ...
[Added: 17 Feb 2005 Hits: 349 Words: 503]
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359. | New Year's Resolutions for the BackCountry by Chuck Fitzgerald
The New Year has begun and you probably have a few New Year's Resolutions under way. You'll lose weight, lose a bad habit, add a good habit or even mend an old fence. But do you have any resolutions for the backcountry? Are you ready to make this year ...
[Added: 17 Feb 2005 Hits: 337 Words: 498]
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360. | Camping Makes the Weekend Perfect by Chuck Fitzgerald
Do you have a weekend without anything to do or a weekend when you don't want to do anything? I know what I'd do. I would pack up the truck and head for the woods. Sitting by a camp fire with your favorite people solves ...
[Added: 17 Feb 2005 Hits: 312 Words: 434]
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361. | 5 Easy Steps to Giving the Perfect BackCountry Gift by Chuck Fitzgerald
Does the thought of buying a gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out? Is there a hiker or camper on your gift giving list? What can you give to the someone ...
[Added: 17 Feb 2005 Hits: 324 Words: 724]
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362. | What's in Your Hiking Pack? by Chuck Fitzgerald
Every time I leave the pavement, I take along my trusty hiking pack - even if I have no intention of hiking. Doing this has become a habit rather than a conscious decision. My pack goes with me when a hike, camp, hunt, fish, bird watch ...
[Added: 17 Feb 2005 Hits: 345 Words: 488]
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363. | Responsible Recreation in the BackCountry by Chuck Fitzgerald
Having a good time is pretty high on everyone's to do list, especially when surrounded by awesome views and super-awesome friends. We hike, bike, climb, camp, raft, fish, hunt, four-wheel, sleep and eat - among other things - in the backcountry. If not done properly, that's a lot ...
[Added: 17 Feb 2005 Hits: 352 Words: 471]
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364. | A Hiking Guide to Easter Island by David Stanley by David Stanley
Ask me which Pacific island has the most to offer hikers and I'll probably answer Easter Island. Here on an island 11 km wide and 23 km long you'll find nearly a thousand ancient Polynesian statues strewn along a powerfully beautiful coastline ...
[Added: 06 Feb 2005 Hits: 350 Words: 941]
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365. | 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your BackCountry Gear by Chuck Fitzgerald
Time out of doors is a precious commodity to the outdoor enthusiast - but are we getting the most out of this time. One way to ensure maximum backcountry enjoyment is to get the most possible value from the gear you acquire and ...
[Added: 06 Feb 2005 Hits: 352 Words: 576]
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366. | Best Tips for Enjoying the BackCountry in the Rain by Chuck Fitzgerald
If you spend any amount of time in the backcountry at all, it will rain on you. Remember this - rain is a good thing; without it there wouldn't be much backcountry to enjoy. How you prepare ...
[Added: 06 Feb 2005 Hits: 357 Words: 652]
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367. | 5 Tips for Successful Bird Watching by Chuck Fitzgerald
Can you name the number one spectator sport in North America? It's not baseball, figure skating or racing. It's bird watching. That's right, more people are watching birds than football and hockey combined. With so many ...
[Added: 06 Feb 2005 Hits: 315 Words: 596]
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368. | Why Range Finders are Perfect for the BackCountry by Chuck Fitzgerald
Outdoor enthusiasts love to guess about all sorts of things. We guess how many stars are in the Milky Way, we guess how fast a deer runs or we might even guess about how long it will be until that big, dark cloud dumps rain us. But there ...
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369. | Five Life Skills for BackCountry Enjoyment by Chuck Fitzgerald
As outdoor enthusiasts spend more and more time in our backcountry, a handful of skills become more and more essential. All of these skills are easy to learn and add considerably to the overall enjoyment of spending time out-of-doors. The key word here is ...
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370. | Top Tips for Successful Navigation in the BackCountry by Chuck Fitzgerald
As an outdoor enthusiast you will at some point make a decision to learn how to navigate in the backcountry. Whether you use a map, compass, GPS receiver or all three, there are several things you ...
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371. | Geocaching: A Great Way to Get Outdoors by Chuck Fitzgerald
If you're tired of hiking the same trail or picnicking at the same park, then Geocaching may be exactly what you're looking for. Geocaching, pronounced gee-o-cashing, is the high tech version of a treasure hunt. Armed with nothing but a handheld GPS unit and a thirst ...
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372. | What to Know When Buying Binoculars by Chuck Fitzgerald
We are asked nearly every day: "What are your best binoculars?" And every day we answer: "How do you plan on using them?" We are not trying to be evasive with our answer, but the ...
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373. | Sailing Hints & Tips by Yannis Moraitis
I spend almost all my summers sailing around the Greek islands. With this small article I would like to share some sailing hints with you that will help you enjoy the most out of your sailing holidays.
- When moored or ...
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374. | Whitewater Rafting Forges Bonds Stronger than... by Jim Sampson
Whitewater Rafting Forges Bonds Stronger than the Rapids
Jim Sampson
Colorado River Rafting is a Trip
Visualize the boat's brow cutting through the swirling,
surging water; the sun sparkling on the frothy waves, making
tiny rainbows; the abrupt lurch of ...
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