Tag: winter
Avoid breaking the ice and falling into the icy water below
Winter hiking comes with many challenges and hazards, one of the more serious being falling into icy water. If you are familiar with the territory…
The best natural hot spring escapes in the US
There are plenty of benefits for physical and mental health from soaking in a natural hot spring. Better than any hot tub, spa center, or…
Good reasons to keep climbing in the winter
There are rock climbers that surrender easily when the winter rolls around, hang up their climbing shoes in favor of another activity, heading to the gym…
Winter wildlife spotting tips
There are many of us that plan trips with wildlife spotting opportunities in mind. Observing animals is usually easier in summer when the mountains are…
Survival: How to weather the perfect storm in a snow cave motel
Sitting out a blizzard can be a frightening experience, but there are ways to make it less traumatic and to ensure that you come through…
Affordable winter vacations around the world
Wintertime does not necessarily need to revolve around skiing and snowboarding. There are many people that choose to visit a new destination that has nothing…
Winter camping tips for beginners
Winter camping for the majority of the people means renting a cozy cabin with a fireplace that keeps you warm 24 hours a day. For others,…
How to survive winter when you hate the cold
There are a lot of things that you can do in the summer. Summer is easy. With the longer, warmer days you can be outside…
Winter clothes – layering tips for staying warm
Yesterday I woke up in Mexico, blanketed by three inches of fresh snow. It was cold! Safe to say, that none of us expected this.…
The best skiing tips for beginners
If you always wanted to start skiing but were afraid or thought it’s too hard for you, wait until you read this article on the…