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Marine Corps Boot Camp Review: RappellingRappelling during Marine Corps boot camp can be both thrilling and nerve-racking. Jumping off of a 50 foot structure looks in a lot taller looking down than it does looking up.- A Simple Guide to RappellingThis is a basic guide on the sport of Rappelling.
- Top 5 Adventure Summer Camps for KidsIs your child looking for a fun filled summer? Try sending them to an Adventure Summer Camp this year! Here are the best camps to go to...
My First Experience CanyoneeringCanyoneering involves jumping over the edge of a waterfall, abseiling through the spray and-usually-landing in a pool of icy water and swimming for your life.
Rappelling and Rock Climbing - Alive and Well in AlabamaOnce upon a time, I was certified in Mountaineering. I was fit, and trim, and able to have cliff side fun whenever I chose. Now 15 years later, I have a young son, and he is very much into the outdoors. He noticed some old photos of me, rappelling Australian style
Caving Near Echternach, LuxembourgI'm 45, out of shape, with not a great deal of upper body strength, and 60 pounds overweight. Yesterday I went caving in Luxembourg. I rappelled down some sheer drops, squeezed through some narrow passages and climbed up through others. I had fun.- Packing for an AdventureThe Far and Away Knightly Exploits of Professor Saint Graham
- Why Stair Climbing Can Fail at FitnessIf you think you’re fit because you use a staircase in your house, keep reading, because you are being deceived into thinking that simply climbing the stairs every day will automatically make you fit.
Take Me on a Reading AdventureCreative writing piece about the magical impact of reading.
Climb of a SpiritYoung Buddhist monks in Cambodia leave their families at a young age to commit themselves completely to this spiritual practice. They live far from the spiritual capital, Angkor Wat. They visit after years of learning and dreaming about this moment.
Life is like Climbing SnowdoniaMetaphor comparing journey through life to that of climbing a mountain.
Ladder of SuccessSuccess is all in how you look at it.
Off Again!Life is a series of happy surprises!- The Trango B-52: A Belay Device ReviewA review of the Trango B-52 belay device.
Camping Off the Beaten Path in Brooksville, FloridaFlorida vacation on a budget at this amazing camping location. Camp here and see Disney and Busch Gardens while you see wild Florida in all its wonder.- Left Foot, Right Foot, Left Foot .My wife Dorothy is an adventurous soul, but this experience took her to new heights, or should I say to the very bottom.
- 5 Backpacking Essentials: What to Bring on a Hiking AdventureNext time you are planning your next long-distance hiking adventure, don't forget these 5 hiking essentials that will make your trip safer and more exciting.
- For Now, You SeeA poem about love.
The Wisdom of a Cowboy "Crossing the River & Climbing the Mountain"The Wisdom of a Cowboy: Crossing the River and Climbing the Mountain, is a treasure chest of rare jewels of wisdom, gathered by Rob Wilson during a trek, in the high desert of Arizona.
OpportunityRiding on the back of opportunity...- Perfectly Patient (for Love)A poem about love.
Backpacking with KidsCamping with kids is rarely boring. Backpacking with an 8-year-old never is.
The Basics of Rappelling- Personal Extreme Sports ExperienceMy answer to AC's call for a personal experience with an extreme sport.- Popular North Carolina Spots for Mountain ClimbingThis is a short review of a few of North Carolina's most popular spots for mountain climbing.
- Adventure as a Solution to BoredomThis is a short opinion piece that discusses the nature of adventure, and how anyone can find it.
- Don't Miss Exploring New Zealand's Waitomo CavesWaitomo, New Zealand, is famous for its incredible caves. A number of companies offer tours - no matter which you select, expect rappelling, curious creatures, camaraderie and lots of fun.
- Top 10 Longest Running TV Adventure SeriesSometimes we want an adventure to never end. Here are some of the longest running TV adventures we have enjoyed through the years
- What Kind of Cycling Climbing Training Should You Learn?Climbing a hill on a cycle requires being in good physical shape and so to ensure that your body is strong enough to withstand the added stress in climbing not only hills and mountains
- How to Get Started Step Climbing for FitnessAre you looking for a workout that doesn't involve the gym? Climbing stairs for fitness can be an effective alternative.
- Stair Climbing Races: The Sport of Tower RunningThis article explains what stair climbing races are, plus how to find and train for one near you.
- Treachorous Climb of the WeekFrom the Olympic Peninsula to southern Florida, sea cliffs are found on just about every American coast.
- Adventure Tour in EuropeWhen traveling to Europe, one option is to take an adventure tour. A tour will allow you to see various sites and will provide you with a vacation plan that will maximize the number of sites that you see.
- Most Death Defying ClimbsWhen climbing Staughton Vale, keep an eye out for the "Acid and Afterbirth."
Smell of SummerA beautiful smell of summer makes the mind nostalgic and carries us to unforgettable memories- Cause It's Hard (It's Not Easy)A poem about mornings.
- Don't Give UpDon't give up on your dreams!
- Hallie Stillwell Ranch - Far Off Adventure, Really Far Off in TexasRV park adventure in the Chihuahuan Desert
Christian Summer Camps: Camp OzarkA review of Camp Ozark a Christian summer camp in Mt Ida, Arkansas.
The Adventure Plot: How to Create an Adventure Plot for Your StoryMotivation is just as important in adventure plots as it was in the quest plot. In the adventure plot, though, the journey itself has to be of the utmost importance.
