With all the talk about childhood obesity and health issues for sedentary kids, it's important that families stay active year round. With little kids it can be great to find things to do as a family, get everybody moving, and keep everyone healthy. This way you can set a good example and live what you teach.
During the spring, summer, and fall there are a ton of sports you can enjoy with your whole family. You can go to the local park and start a game of soccer or basketball, or you can throw around a baseball or football, but what
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Must Haves for Ice Climbers
by Jessica B. January 20th, 2012 | Winter Activities
Whether you are a beginner or have a little more experience under your belt as an ice climber, there are a few things that are well worth investing in. One of the advantages of signing up for an ice climbing course is getting to rent some of this equipment before you decide to commit to the sport, but many of the items are useful to have in your closet anyway, and you probably already have several.
Layers
The best way to stay warm while climbing is to layer effectively.
Layer 1
Long underwear – Ideally merino wool, but synthetics or fleece work well.
Layers
The best way to stay warm while climbing is to layer effectively.
Layer 1
Long underwear – Ideally merino wool, but synthetics or fleece work well.
Try a New Sport – Curling
by Jessica B. January 4th, 2012 | Winter Activities
It's December, and everyone is planning their big ski vacations, getting their snowboards ready, or lacing up their ice skates, but maybe you are looking for something different?
During the last winter olympics, the Norwegian curling team drew attention to this sport with their crazy, colorful pants. It was probably the most press curling has seen in the US in years.
While some might wonder if curling deserves an olympic spot, the truth is it is a challenging game which takes a lot of skill. So if you have curling ambitions, where should you begin?
During the last winter olympics, the Norwegian curling team drew attention to this sport with their crazy, colorful pants. It was probably the most press curling has seen in the US in years.
While some might wonder if curling deserves an olympic spot, the truth is it is a challenging game which takes a lot of skill. So if you have curling ambitions, where should you begin?
- Curling is a team sport, which means
Beginner Ice Climbing Tips
by Jessica B. December 23rd, 2011 | Winter Activities
So you have decided you want to try ice climbing, but where to start?
It is hard not to be impressed by an icy landscape and the overwhelming beauty of the shining surface of the ice. Not only is it breathtaking, but the allure of the challenge, the risk and the uncertainty of ice climbing, can make it irresistible.
As ice climbing requires a mix of skills, the best thing to do is to sign up for an ice climbing course and learn from an experienced climber. The advantage of taking a course is not only picking up basic skills, but also
It is hard not to be impressed by an icy landscape and the overwhelming beauty of the shining surface of the ice. Not only is it breathtaking, but the allure of the challenge, the risk and the uncertainty of ice climbing, can make it irresistible.
As ice climbing requires a mix of skills, the best thing to do is to sign up for an ice climbing course and learn from an experienced climber. The advantage of taking a course is not only picking up basic skills, but also
Lift-service Skiing Season Over in the East
by Bea May 13th, 2011 | Hiking, Outdoor Activities, Skiing, Winter Activities
I have to hand it to Sugarloaf, they are the King of Spring.
With their last weekend of the season being this past one, they’ve finally taken the sad step and pulled down the ropes on Monday, May 9th to finish up the season. While most resorts have already been promoting their golf and mountain biking courses, Sugarloaf has still been pushing the diehards to come out for one last run.
However, that doesn’t mean that the skiing season is over on the East Coast. It just means that the lift-operated season is over. Yup, it’s time to put your hiking
With their last weekend of the season being this past one, they’ve finally taken the sad step and pulled down the ropes on Monday, May 9th to finish up the season. While most resorts have already been promoting their golf and mountain biking courses, Sugarloaf has still been pushing the diehards to come out for one last run.
However, that doesn’t mean that the skiing season is over on the East Coast. It just means that the lift-operated season is over. Yup, it’s time to put your hiking
