If you enjoy camping but have never tried it in the winter, you are missing out on a great adventure. Camping during any season takes planning and preparation but it takes on a new meaning when done in the winter months. I hope the ideas I share here will help the first timer have a safe and enjoyable experience.
The first thing you want to do is to choose where you want to camp. For the beginner I would suggest Continue reading »
I was completely surrounded by thick gum trees, my portable stove was warming a can of chili, my motorbike was parked next to the tent. The only sound I could hear was the low blare of a television commercial. 30 ft on either side of me were two residential houses. I was in the middle of suburbia about 30 minutes north of Sacramento. I was in the middle of Suburbia.
It was the beginning of my motorbike trip to Argentina (departing from Whistler) and I was keeping a tight budget. I camped in places like this for the four weeks it took me to Continue reading »
It’s a nice day here in Boulder, Colorado, and the sunshine and warm temps are making me think about what types of warm weather adventures I want to fit in this year. I have decided that 2011 will be the year I try whitewater rafting in Colorado, and so I am looking at the various options available for guided river rafting trips. I don’t know much about rafting, but a quick search has turned up a ton of rafting companies. I have decided that based on the river rafting trip maps on their site, I’m going to give Wilderness Aware Rafting a try and attempt to book a trip for the Royal Gorge option listed on their site Continue reading »
The success of a camping trip relies a great deal on thorough planning. This means being sure to pack all the camping essentials that you will need on your outdoor adventure. You can easily do this by making a camping essentials checklist. A checklist is the perfect way to organize your camping trip.Camping checklists vary, depending on the type of camping trip and outdoor activities that are planned. Important factors to consider when making your list are the time of year, where you are going and how long your trip will be. A list will help you insure that you have all the necessary camping equipment and supplies you need to have an enjoyable camping experience.
Don’t be caught unprepared in the outdoors without the proper camping essentials. Make a complete camping checklist of essentials and use it. Below is a checklist Continue reading »










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