Aug
6
2011
North Face Mountain 25 is the four season tent with a high probability of blowing snow for two-man inside.
Mountain 25 using Quonset hut design structure with six strategically placed helix poles for a formidable frame, and it’s even dubbed by one TNF pro-staffer as “a virtual bomb shelter”.
A nylon ripstop canopy at the top of North Face Mountain 25 keep it weather tight, and a polyester ripstop fly with 1500 mm polyurethane coating to keep your team and all your gear dry. Continue Reading »
Aug
2
2011
North Point Outpost Cabin Tent is 6 person style outdoor dome tent. You can fit comfortably with enough room for some clothes and a couple backpacks.
Interior space of North Point Outpost Cabin Tent is definitely one of its strong points. Even with the gear loft, there was plenty of space inside. The vestibules are good sized too. The tent pitches tight without having to guy it out, poles are very strong and stable in the wind, and there are lots of nice details like the vents and welded windows.
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Jul
31
2011
A lot of outdoor activities that have become essential aspects of the nation’s culture. Some people have happy memories of vacations spent under canvas. If you want to once again venture into the country’s provincial camp grounds and national parks then before heading off you will need to choose the best possible camping gear as well as other equipment.
Today there are many different options to choose between when buying camping gear. Apart from heading to your local adventure sports retail outlet you can now pick up all the items you need from the convenience of the net. Before you place any order you should take a moment to consider the following advice and information which should go some way in ensuring your money is spent wisely. Continue Reading »
Jul
16
2011
Old Westfalia Tent Instruction Manual.
Jun
27
2011
For my first blog post on site I thought I’d cover some of the basics of Kayaking to help people that are looking to get started. The first thing you should know is that Kayaking is not hard to learn but it does take time to master. This means that you shouldn’t expect to be a pro right out of the gate but you will be able to get from one place to another.
The best way to get started with Kayaking is to go Kayaking as much as you possibly can. Like most sports, practice makes perfect and you shouldn’t think of Kayaking as being any different. To get started you don’t have to buy a kayak and can instead rent one from a local lake. Lakes also make a great first kayaking destination since there is usually little or no current.
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Apr
2
2011
This is a trip of highlights, from Lhasa and the eighth wonder Potala Palace to the drive along the Friendship highway to trekking up to the 6380m ABC (sometimes called Camp 3). Then we climb to 7000m on North Col using the fixed ropes of the Everest expeditions. Wow!
TRIP FACTSTrip length: 24 DaysGrade: climbing expedition Starts in: Kathmandu Ends in: Kathmandu Accommodation: Hotel and campingTransportation: 4WD Land cruiser Maximum altitude: 7033m
HIGHLIGHTS6380m – highest trek in the world7033m North Col climbing on Everestmeet Everest expeditionsspectacular views of Everest
OUTLINE ITINERARY
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