It’s hard to beat the thrill of a great day on the slopes, but the learning curve for beginner snowboarders can be steep. Unlike some sports, at first, snowboarding can be very counterintuitive. So we’ve put together this comprehensive guide of snowboard tips for beginners to get you sta...
It's wise to make sure nothing is in front of the car in case it starts to grip or lurch forward. Also, in the case of extreme mechanical failures, parts of the driveline may attempt to leave the vehicle at high speed. With all the potential for flying particles, keep a good ...
Resist the urge to jump in the shower or car as soon as you’re done running. Start your cool down by walking to first get your heart rate down. Afterward, follow along with Coach Kirk in the video below to stretch out and encourage blood flow to areas that tend to get tight while ...
Shakedown Hike | Ensure Success on your Big Backpacking TripsBeginners A shakedown hike is critical to the success of your big backpacking trip for the year. Learn how to plan and execute a shakedown to avoid costly mistakes. Think of it as "Spring Training" for backpacking. Read more Mar...
Knitting for beginners is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance. Until recently knitting was viewed as slowly dying art. Some might argue that it still is, but slowly knitters are emerging back into the public view knitting on trains or trams, at lunch time in the city or at the park with ...
If you’d like to start camping, but aren’t sure where to begin, tent camping in a state or national park is a place to start. Camping in a park with your car nearby gives a sense of security, so you can enjoy the outdoors without feeling like you’re “roughing it”. Whenever ...
Biking and commuting in the city is a fun form of exercise that doesn’t require going to the gym, plus you never get stuck in traffic and you can usually park right in front of your destination. Here are some hints to keep you and your bike rolling safely and comfortably!
Not all these parking locations will be pretty and with great views, but if you’re travelling on a budget and need a place to sleep, then free campervan parking in the quiet corner of a supermarket car park is much better than a noisy truck stop or dodgy motorway services (particularly...
Knitting for beginners is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance. Until recently knitting was viewed as slowly dying art. Some might argue that it still is, but slowly knitters are emerging back into the public view knitting on trains or trams, at lunch time in the city or at the park with...
Related articleHere's what makes America's newest national park worthy of its upgrade Have fun (and don’t try for a speed record) As Davenport prepares groups for trips into the White Mountains, she frequently hears from hikers concerned about their pace. “Usually they’re worried that they...