Climbing A Mountain Of Ice In Nine Weeks
Have you ever seen the documentaries of mountaineers and ice climbers risking their lives to reach the summit? Well that's me! I have climbed some of the biggest mountains around the world and climbed some of the steepest ice of frozen water falls and glaciers. Come with me while I tell how to start from the bottom and climb your way to the top of the ice mountain
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Crack of the Bat
What is that sound that batters love to hear? That bang, that square hit, that crack of the bat. You know, as a batter, that you have just launched one. You know that the ball is taking off. You know...
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Cricket Bat Care and Maintenance Tips
You should oil your new cricket bat using linseed oil before you begin to it knock-in.
Firstly lightly sand the surfaces of the cricket bat with a fine grade of sand paper. Then apply 2-3 light coats of oil to all exposed surfaces of the bat, allowing sufficient time for the bat to dry between coats, usually overnight.
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Cricket Batting Tips: The Basics - A Correct Batting Grip
As a batsman in cricket it is essential that you have a good batting grip to enable you to play the full range of batting shots with full control and precision.
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Croquet by the Freeway
Recently I have started playing croquet more often. You can play it anywhere at anytime. Just find an open space or field and you can play.
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Improve Your Game with Sport Performance Sunglasses
Sunglasses are fundamental in protecting the eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and eye damage. With the popularity of almost every imaginable outdoorsport such as snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking and golfing to name a few, the need for sports performance sunglasses is on the rise...
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New Year's Resolutions for the BackCountry
The New Year has begun and you probably have a few New Year's Resolutions under way. Are you ready to make this year your best backcountry year? Here are a few of my backcountry New Year's Resolutions; please adopt a couple of these for yourself. If you do, 2005 will be your best outdoor year yet.
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The History of KiteSurfing
KiteSurfing is by far the latest craze in extreme sports. The idea of using a kite to enhance speed and gravity for the surfer seems like a new and exhilarating challenge, yet the art of KiteSurfing dates back to the 13th Century Chinese when it was used as a simple mode of transportation.
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The Rising Popularity of Windsurfing
As with any extreme sport or sport in general, there is only so much one can do on a surfboard. Enter windsurfing, a popular way to gain speed and air by using a sail attached to the surfboard itself...
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The Rubicon Trail, a Formidable Challenge for Any Off Road Enthusiast
Many off road enthusiasts have met their fate on the Rubicon trail. Are you up for the challenge?
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The Thin Black Line
In all my years as an avid sports fan, I have been exposed to a number of
extraordinary events. However, over the last year, a certain trend has not only questioned my responsibilities as a sports enthusiast, but also my rights as a paying spectator of these enthralling events. The recent escalation of fan-player interaction and violence has made me reevaluate what purpose I serve for the athletes and that which they serve for the fans.
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There Are No Fingernails Left in England
The drama and excitement of the Ashes cricket series between England and Australia continues to heighten. England finally take the lead with one match to play. The nation awaits...
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Tips On Running A Baseball Tryout
Baseball coaches advise for drafting or stocking your youth baseball team!
Learn how to best see & display baseball and softball talent!
Easily see the 5 tools of a ballplayer.
Hitting for average, hitting for power, arm strength, running speed and fielding ability!
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Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days, 10 Pounds
Ever wonder just how light ultralight backpacking can be? Here's what I take on a weekend trip, hiking alone.
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Why Cheap Knifes Will End Up Costing You More Then Money!
The following article describes why buying cheap knife not only does not save money, but also is potentially dangerous. The article also offers tips on what to look for when shopping for a good quality tactical folding knife.
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A Brief History of the Baseball Glove
The first baseball gloves were used in the 1870s and are very different from the baseball gloves we use today. Prior to the late 1800's, the sport of baseball was much more rugged than what we are accustomed to today; players were expected to catch or knock the ball with no protection.
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Cricket Fielding Tips: Improving Your Cricket Fielding
When fielding during cricket there are many things to think about and consider depending on where you are fielding. This brief article will look at a few essential cricket fielding tips which you can incorporate into your game to improve your fielding.
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Nitro Powered RC Cars - Tips for Choosing Your First Gas RC Car
Newcomers to the RC car hobby can be overwhelmed with the choices offered. This article explains in detail how to choose your first nitro powered RC car.
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Testing Backpacking Gear In Michigan
Sand and snow and coyotes. The one thing you won't find in the Michigan woods in March, is people...
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Why Coach Soccer? And How To Have Fun
Warren Buffet might not know soccer, but when he said, "Tell me your heroes and I'll tell you how your life will end up", he was onto something. When it comes to coaching, everyone wants a say but fe...
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5 Easy Steps to Giving the Perfect BackCountry Gift
Does the thought of buying a gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out? Continue reading to discover 5 sure-fire steps to giving the perfect gift to the outdoor enthusiasts in your life.
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A Simple Guide to Buying Baseball Bats for Kids
Buying the right baseball bats for kids is as important as buying the right glove, the cleats, and every other piece of equipment for the sport. The right bat can directly affected how your kids perform at the plate, and conversely, the wrong bat can leave your kids struggling on the peewee team.
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After the shot, Trailing Deer Part 1
Many hunters are unable to recognize the signs that a deer has been hit. Worst yet still more give up to soon thinking they hit the deer but not with a killing shot, thinking the deer will recover.
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Bicycle Rims Review
The bicycle rim hasn't changed too much over the years; its still round and you still put a tyre on it. As with most cycle equipment the first bicycle rim was made of wood, then steel, alloy and carbon. For road bikes there are many bicycle rims, the two types to chose from are the high-pressure clincher type rim or the tubular type. For mountain bikes there are also complete wheel packages, but you also have to consider if you are going to use a disk brake or V-Brake as you will need special hubs for disk.
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Boat Dock Accessories
Boat dock accessories can help customize your boat dock to be not only more functional, but also more enjoyable for yourself and others you may take on boating adventures.
There are a variety of different boat dock accessories available for you to purchase to outfit your boat dock and turn it in to the boat dock of your dreams.
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