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Tree Climbing Gear

Climbing trees is definitely one of the most popular forms of outdoor adventure that requires the use of the proper climbing equipments. Tree climbing is without a doubt a fun activity and a very challenging...

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Climbing Shoe Model66

How to Choose Climbing Shoes

How to choose a rock climbing shoes How small they should be Shoe stretch Symmetrical and asymmetric climbing shoes There are many different varieties of climbing shoes to suit many...

1 comment    shoes climbing rock climbing
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Are Plastic Water Bottles Safe?

You may have heard that plastic water bottles can be harmful to your health. But if you’ve only heard this through casual conversation or while refilling your bottle at the gym, you may not even know why. ...

1 comment    exercise equipment toxic fitness equipment
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Climbing Gear for Any Level of Sport

Years ago, all climbers were simply called climbers. When you said you were a climber, no one ever asked you what type of climber you were. But things are different these days. There are many different genres...

3 comments    rock climbing mountain climbing
A good mix between durability, weight and price: Petzl Elios64

Petzl Elios Rock Climbing Helmet Review

The Elios is the middle ground in the family of Petzl climbing helmets. Weighting only 350g the Elios is lighter than the Ecrin Roc, the classical helmet for alpinism by Petzl, but not so weightless as their ultralight Meteor III.

0 comments    shopping review helmet
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Choosing a Safe, Convenient Water Bottle

Studies have shown that many plastic bottles which are commonly used for holding water and other beverages can leach harmful chemicals into the fluid they contain. This was discovered accidentally by a...

0 comments    fitness equipment camping gear
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Mountain Perils

Mountain air is dry and cold. Besides the obvious effect this has on your lips, eyes and sinuses, it has the more devious impact of draining your bodily systems of valuable water. Signs you're not taking...

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The Author climbing in Valle Encantado - Neuquen - Argentina. Helmet in the Photo: Half Dome, one of the most popular helmets on the market. At 90ºF a little more ventilation could have been handy.69

Rock Climbing Helmets: How to Choose the Best Helmet for You

Rock climing helmets: Tips for choosing the right rock climbing helmet on the market for your needs.

0 comments    how to sports helmet
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Broke Back Mount Everest.

For a few thousand bucks you can get a guide to take you to the top of Mt. Everest. Of course....there has to be training and preparation. If I could afford to do this.....this is what would happen. I...

24 comments    exercise challenge mountain
Photo by David Trebacz 65

Go Climb a Tree

Photo by David Trebacz On a more personal note than my other Hubs, this one is a bit about (little) me and why I am a "treehugger". In a family of four girls, I was the second middle child. My two older...

14 comments    stress nature trees
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