Posts tagged: outdoor adventure

Check Out the Teva Mountain Games

Televised sporting events have been common place for sports such as baseball, basketball, and football. However, other lesser known competitive sports are making their mark on cable television. Cable television networks such as the OLN are a welcome sight for passionate kayakers. OLN was proud to broadcast the ‘Teva Mountain Games’ this past June. Kayakers, [...]

Thursday April 8th, 2010 in , , , | No Comments »

Hello from the Ottawa River – Learning How to Whitewater Kayak

Way back when in February I went to the Outdoor Adventure Show and I twisted my friend Leslie’s arm to go on a learn-how-to-kayak weekend with me. We booked 2 days including meals, kayaking lessons and camping accommodation with a company called Equinox Adventures that has a rafting and kayaking camp located on Calumet Island [...]

Tuesday April 6th, 2010 in , , , , | Comments Off

Leaving A Whitewater Kayak Paddle Behind Is Dangerous

Your time on the whitewater adventure of your life will be significantly better if you remember to bring your whitewater kayak paddle. This is a mistake I have made before as I set out on the raging waters without a paddle and without a life jacket. Errors like this could have cost me my life, [...]

Climbing And Fear

Climbing is no different from any other activity to the extent that fear can be a huge barrier or, if used properly, a significant ledge upon which we can launch our favorite outdoor activity. Fear can play a significant part in our everyday lives. Fear on the job, as a spouse or parent, or even [...]

Adventure Gear For Your Favorite Activities

If you love the great outdoors, then you know that there are many activities out there for you to enjoy. Of course, you probably also know that for each outdoor adventure, you will need different kinds of gear. What gear will you need for your next excursion? It is vital to be prepared with the [...]

A Quick Guide To Climbing Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

The majestic and awe-inspiring Mount Kinabalu is one of the premier destinations for thousands of visitors to Sabah, Malaysian Borneo each year. Kinabalu National Park, a designated World Heritage Site, boasts an estimated 4,500 species of plants which includes 1,500 species of orchids, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu, Nepenthes pitcher plants, and the [...]