Outdoor tips

I had to bail on a sport route and had to leave a carabiner behind.  Later my partner said he carries a "quick link" he purchased at the hardware store for just a few dolla... More

While sport climbing in JT a friend told me a secret that allowed me to get through the crux of a route I otherwise would have never been able to do. I think he called it the Fr... More

Some backpackers and climbers carry a "space-blanket" for emergencies where they are caught out overnight unexpectedly.  Here are a couple of tips.  First, in actual e... More

Yeah I know, you read the manual or have used a chainsaw for years, or you have all the safety gear so of course nothing can go wrong. Think again.  You get everything... More

Expert hikers generally advise not to carry more than 1/3 of your weight. However, this assumes that you are in excellent physical shape and that the weight is distributed prope... More

Snow Summit, in Big Bear, is incredibly popular this time of year. If you venture to this particular mountain, you'll want to avoid the lift lines at the base. If you can naviga... More

Get involved in Geocaching! This is a fun way to see places you would never find on your own without the help of locales that you may never meet. All you need is access to a PC ... More

A very crucial safety tip while camping in the wild forest is to avoid bear encounters. A bear encounter can be deadly, so a good camping tip is to carry a bell, talk, sing or m... More