Oye! Has it really been 2 weeks since I set my eyes on this blog. I’m ashamed to say that it has. Just when I thought that spring was right around the corner, I woke up this morning to snow–2 inches and counting. I’m dreaming of swimming and kayaking.

Hiking and Camping

Two-Heel Drive presents Panting over hiking pants posted at Two-Heel Drive.

Let’s get things started this edition with a gear recommendation for some convertible hiking pants

Bruce presents Backpacker Magazine 2008 Gear Guide Lists A Whopping 480 Bags posted at LightBackpacking.com

while we are on the subject of gear, Bruce has narrowed Backpacker Magazines list of sleeping bags down to 45 3-season sleeping bags for light backpacking.

passionphish presents Excellent Customer Service? posted at MY THRU HIKE.

passionphish recommends Mountain Laurel Designs because of their great ultralight gear and great customer service

Wilde Beat presents Getting Around GPS posted at The WildeBeat.

This podcast will help you navigate the challenging, and often confusing world of GPS use.

zhakee presents Little bear posted at Sierra Nevada Ramblings.

I’ve never seen a bear in real life, but Zhakee has told his story of an encounter with a yearling cub. Living in an area where they used to release the rogue bears…um…I have mixed feelings about looking for bears out here

poetloverrebelspy presents Friday Freebie: U.S. National Parks Passes posted at Less Than a Shoestring

If you live near a US national park, this article is worth a read. You could be eligible for a free or reduced-price annual pass

Other Adventures

James Brausch presents Costa Rican National Parks posted at Costa Rica HQ.

I would love to do some hiking around the world, but I had better start in my own backyard first. James has some recommendations for hiking and traveling in Costa Rica

Daniel Lafleche presents Sell Sheet Sampler: Charming clip from TV series ‘Animal Crackers’ posted at The IPEX Blog

This Jack Russell Terrier loves surfing, Kayaking, and extreme sports with his extreme sports loving owner. Interesting relationship between owner and pet

J. Britely presents Prepare or Die. posted at SurvivalBlog.com.

This article emphasizes the importance of preparation for all kinds of situations

Diane McCalley presents Grand Canyon – a Trip you Have to Take posted at Hiking Trip Reports.

I agree with the author, “everyone should visit the Grand Canyon”–another thing on my list of things to do

GP presents Let us each Run The Race posted at Innside Montana-Your Home at the Range

GP relates the story of her first 10K and her first Marathon run. Wow! I’m in awe.

I remember running my first 10K , the Leggs Mini Marathon .. a loop of Central Park in New York held annually in May”

Outdoor Humor

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Surmounting Marriage posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Take a few minutes to look through these great articles on outdoor adventuring. I hope you enjoy

Winter Sports

medelise reifsteck presents Stowe Derby posted at Yearn to Travel

A unique ski race

Hiking and Camping

Brandie presents A Lesson in the Woods posted at GWN Lifestyle.

Determination on the hiking trail usually results in the best views, it’s the same with life

Bentley presents Acute Mountain Sickness posted at Venture Tree | outdoors. gear. life

Knowledge can save your life. Know what to look for with Acute Mountain Sickness

Adam Thompson presents 5 Safety Rules For Camping posted at Thompson Outdoor Supply Blog.

camp safe, and have fun

Climbing

Nina presents Reader: I – you – me – we – good – go posted at Reader.

If rock climbing is your thing, take a few points from Nina on safe belaying techniques

Watersports and Fishing

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Tubing Blues posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

I think every outdoor adventurer has had the experience of getting more adventure than you bargained for.

Lexi Sundell presents My First Flyrod Part Two posted at Brown Trout Delight, saying, “My first flyrod still carries memories of many great outdoor times in my life.”

I’ve never done flyfishing, but I still have my first fishing pole. It’s a short 2 1/2 foot pole that was a gift from my Uncle Buddy–he owned a pawn shop.

Other Adventures

GP presents Running On Quotes posted at Innside Montana-Your Home at the Range

This is a collection inspirational quotes for endurance riding, but they would also be good to ponder on the hiking trail, during a long dark night camping, or anytime you are out on an adventure challenging the endurance of your mind and body

My favorite quote is this: There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing

Niharika presents Top 25 Most Beautiful Castles in the World posted at International Listings Blog.

If you are into world traveling, check out this article for some beautiful destinations

Sagar presents 25 of the Most Awesome Rodeos Worldwide posted at Travelhacker.

If you are in for some excitement, check out this list of rodeos. You might find one near you

Marilyn Terrell presents Beautiful Boquete posted at Intelligent Travel

Another beautiful destination for a world traveler