Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days Under 10 Pounds
August 14, 2010
Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days Under 10 Pounds
by: Steve Gillman
Here’s an ultralight backpacking list, an example of what I typically take on a weekend hike. We’re all different in our needs and skills, though, so please don’t take it as a recomendation. My list, with weights (not including what I wear to start):
*GoLite Breeze Backpack: 12 ounces
*Western Mountaineering Bag: 17 ounces
*Nylon Tarp: 17 ounces
*Frogg Toggs Rain Jacket: 7 ounces
*Groundsheet: 2 ounces
*Sleeping Pad: 4 ounces
*Bathroom Supplies: 3 ounces
*First Aid Kit: 3 ounces
*Knife, Lighter, Etc: 3 ounces
*Hat: 1 ounce
*Gloves: 1 ounce
*Poly Vest: 4 ounces
*Socks, 2 pair: 2 ounces
*T-shirt, long sleeve: 6 ounces
*Camera: 5 ounces
*Light: 1 ounce
*Water: 16 ounces
*Raw Sunflower Seeds: 16 ounces
*Fudge-dipped granola bars (8): 16 ounces
*Tortilla Chips: 16 ounces
TOTAL WEIGHT : 9 pounds, 8 ounces
One Out Of Two Golfers Will Have A Golf Swing Related Injury. Can You Prevent Yours?
August 13, 2010
One Out Of Two Golfers Will Have A Golf Swing Related Injury. Can You Prevent Yours?
by: Sean Cochran
I have a friend who blew out his ACL in his left knee while playing old man basketball. Old man being relative. A bunch of guys playing rec ball in their 30’s. We all get out there and play hard, sometimes harder than we should. The mind says yes, the body says no way! Mike’s ACL zigged when it should have zagged. Shortly after the surgery, he was visiting with his doctor on a routine check up when he asked the doctor if he’d be able to dunk the basketball after he completes his rehab.
After a pause, the doctor said, “Sure, you should be able to after you get released from recovery and rehab.”
Mike said, “Great! I’ve never been able to dunk before, so I’ll look forward to rehab.”
Injuries are a part of every sport, and golf is no different. Injuries occur in golf and can result in many things.
What are the common parts of the body that become injured for golfers?
What are the common reasons why injuries occur?
Hollywood’s Just a Click Away
August 12, 2010
Hollywood’s Just a Click Away
by: Ray La Foy
The district of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California is known as the film industry center of the United States. It is also the main focal point of the American television business with which thousands of tourists are attracted each year. In 1911, the first film studio was acclaimed in Hollywood by Centaur Film Co., and then other studios quickly followed. Although other big studios are located at the outskirts of Hollywood, the name is often applied to refer to the whole United States film-making business.
With the advent of technology, to access Hollywood had been made easier by putting up a website such as Hollywoodanswers.com. Access to excellent Hollywood movies has never been more effortless than it used to use without this superb website. Features of shows, movies, coverage of the film industry’s merrymakings, awards nights and many other festivities and events are within one’s reach just by going to Hollywoodanswers.com.
Here We Go! Sing! Holiday Celebrate
August 11, 2010
Here We Go! Sing! Holiday Celebrate
by: Ray La Foy
Did you know that back then, holidays are considered religious and related are related to various natural happenings like the annual course of the Sun or the Moon’s phases? Today, holidays are observed with either partly or totally pausing from work or the usual business dealings. They may also be with festivities like carnivals, fireworks, parades, displays of flags or private or public formal procedures.
To better take a grasp of the real meaning of holidays, where to find holiday inn hotels and resorts, to book cheap holiday packages, to indulge in holiday travels, plan on more goings-on during holidays, and to access all resources regarding holidays, holidaysagencies.com is built up in the electronic world of Internet.
How Trampolines Can Be Used In Compeition
August 9, 2010
How Trampolines Can Be Used In Compeition
by: Jeb Taylor
The first competitions were held in colleges and schools in the USA and then in Europe, with the first World Championships being held in London in 1964. Kurt Baechler of Switzerland and Ted Blake of England were the European pioneers and the first ever televised National Championships were in England in 1958.
Soon after the first World Championships, the inaugural meeting of prominent trampolinists was held in Frankfurt to explore the formation of an International Trampoline Federation. In 1965 in Twickenham, the Federation was formally recognised as the International governing body for the sport.
By 1969, the first European Championship was held in Paris and Paul Luxon of London was the winner at the age of 18. The ladies winner was Ute Czech from Germany. From that time onwards, European and World Championships have taken place in alternate years-the European in the odd and the World in the even.
At first, the Americans dominated the World Championships, but due to many lawsuits over trampolining, less was allowed in educational institutions and the high level of performance of the Americans went down. The Europeans gradually began to dominate the sport and in recent years, athletes from the former Soviet Union have almost completely dominated the sport.
For Goodness ‘Sake’, Are You Drunk?
August 8, 2010
For Goodness ‘Sake’, Are You Drunk?
by: Nick Johnson
The Samurai are known for been one of the most respected and respectable class of citizens of ancient Japan. Such status had the samurai they could do things such as dismember people who offended them without having to answer for themselves. This was the power the samurai wielded, a power unheard of almost today in any so called civilised society. One may even argue that if such people as the samurai were to walk among us today, society may well be a much more respectful place to live out of fear of losing limbs at least!
Indeed, it would be hard to imagine the many undesirable acts of today co-existing with the presence of samurai without an abundance of heads but no bodies. For example, could you possibly imagine the today’s danger of drunken behaviour, this terror pervading our streets, offending all, concerned or non-concerned, with samurai around, his mind as sharp and stealed as his katana, and ready to use it?
Well, I suppose that depends how drunk the samurai was. Yes, not even the everyman of every culture’s favourite hobby of drinking was forbidden to the samurai. Infact, they used to have quite a good knees up on their favourite tipple of alcohol laced Sake.
The Psychology of a Confident Golf Swing
August 7, 2010
The Psychology of a Confident Golf Swing
by: Adam Eason
Before focusing on the subject of developing confidence with ones golf swing I want you all to think about this notion; you cannot just “Think” yourself a wonderful golf swing. Otherwise, we would all just think about pots of gold arriving in our front rooms and we’d all be rich. However, the pots of gold do not arrive just by thinking about them, likewise, our golf swing does not transform into that of Tiger Woods just by thought alone. Something needs to be done to get confident about that golf swing. So, this is the first notion that I want you to think about before I talk about building a powerful level of confidence in your golf swing.
When anyone is developing a new confident golf swing, there needs to be an element of action that is taken to alter and update the golf swing properly and effectively. Something new needs to be done enough times for the unconscious mind to learn it.
Learn to Kayak on the West Coast
August 6, 2010
Learn to Kayak on the West Coast
by: Monica Marty
Do you live on or near the West coast? Have you decided to try kayaking and feel you are in need of lessons? Or are you a veteran kayaker looking for a pulse racing adventure trip? Kayakers of all levels will want to check out Current Adventures Kayak School and Trips. Located in Lotus, California they kayak in Sacramento, San Francisco, Monterey and Sierra Nevada mountain areas. They lead kayak trips along the West coast and in other countries such as New Zeeland, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Do you prefer to kayak on rivers or at sea? Either way, Current Adventures Kayak School and Trips will meet your needs. The kayaking school covers river and sea kayaking plus kayaking certification programs. Within each type of kayaking they offer a bevy of different levels. For example, river kayaking lessons consist of three skill levels and a fast track. There are special clinics such as rapid descent, roll classes, safety, and kayak polo.
Gambling Isn’t the Only Thing to do in Las Vegas
August 4, 2010
Gambling Isn’t the Only Thing to do in Las Vegas
by: Monica Marty
Do you think the only thing to do in Las Vegas is gamble? Would you believe that there are a multitude of great hiking trails in a place where all-you-can-eat casino buffets are par for the course? Southern Nevada is chock full of great hiking trails ready to be discovered. Hiking areas near Las Vegas include: Red Rock, Mt.Charleston, Lake Mead, and the Eastern Sierra. These hiking trails are interspersed between canyons, mountains, chutes, and gullies.
Red Rock: Red Rock is located 20 miles west of Las Vegas. The hiking trails range between 1-12 miles and can accommodate hikers of any skill level. Camping is available. Currently, it costs $5 per car and $20 for a yearly pass.
Mt.Charleston: Mt.Charleston is 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas. It is filled with mountainous terrain. Mt.Charleston has summer temperatures that are nearly 30 degrees cooler then Las Vegas. The hiking trails range from 1-20 miles and will bode well for beginning to advanced hikers. Currently, it costs $6 per car.
A Kayaking Community at your Fingertips
August 3, 2010
A Kayaking Community at your Fingertips
by: Monica Marty
Do you have questions about kayaking? Do you want to seek the advice of kayakers that are more experienced and relate to kayakers that are at your level? Wouldn’t it be nice to connect with other kayaking enthusiasts? The Internet can supply you with robust information about kayaking such as necessary equipment, costs, and travel destinations. However, the Internet also provides forums and discussion boards dedicated to the sport of kayaking. Hop online and plug into the kayaking community.
Several kayaking websites provide message boards. Many websites allow free access to these forums; however some require a small fee. Let’s take a look at three websites that will be of interest to kayakers. They offer discussion boards to post and answer questions, comments, and concerns.
Boatertalk.com: (http://www.boatertalk.com) Boatertalk.com has a bounty of boating and kayaking resources including forums, articles, gear swap, and events. Forums range from Boatertalk to SurfZone and RaftZone. Each discussion board is filled with helpful hints, information, and personal experience. To post to the boards you must pay a small membership fee. There are different types of membership ranging from $6 to $36.
