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If you want to explore cliffs you can’t reach on foot and push your climbing skills to the max, try your hand at lead climbing. It requires more coordination, planning and endurance to get to the t...

Getting to the top of the mountain often comes down to simple math. The geometry of the bike can work for or against you based on your riding position and body size. A slight change in angle or siz...

You should always wear a helmet when riding a bike, whether it’s on the road or the side of a mountain. Research shows they reduce head injury by 48 percent, serious head injury by 60 percent, trau...

Few things in life are as thrilling as cruising down the side of a mountain on a bike, but you can’t just hop on a set of wheels and hope for the best. In addition to having a reliable mountain bik...

What goes up, must come down. Getting to the top of a steep hill or mountain is challenging enough, but pedaling to the bottom can take just as much effort. The good news is that you can give your ...

Mountain biking is an exciting sport that will take you to all kinds of new destinations that aren’t accessible on foot or by car. But it’s not the same as road cycling around your neighborhood. Yo...

Climbing challenges your body and mind in new ways. Not only will you build up your upper body strength, balance and stability, but you will also learn how to plan ahead and solve problems one step...

Learn the Equipment You won’t get very high off the ground unless you know how to use the required equipment. Your training depends on where and how you like to climb. If you’re heading to the gym...

Around 40 million people enjoy mountain biking every year. It’s a great way to get outside and connect to nature in new ways. You don’t need a license or bike permit, making it fun for all ages. Bu...

You should always wear a helmet when skiing downhill, but what about the space underneath your helmet? It’s not necessary to wear a cap or hat between your head and ski helmet, but adding more laye...

Skiing is an exhilarating way to enjoy the great outdoors, but with that thrill comes an element of risk-taking. Whether you’re navigating the steep slopes of Whistler in Canada, weaving through ba...

What Is Freestyling? Freestyle skiing is a type of skiing discipline that features aerial stunts and acrobatic maneuvers, usually in mid-air. The goal is to get as much air as possible so that you ...

Overall, you’ll need to learn how to navigate your new surroundings to ensure you get home safely. You can’t just catch the lift when you’re ready to call it quits. It’s important to bring along pl...

If you’re thinking about taking up snowboarding, you’re probably wondering how much gear you need to get started. Aside from the actual snowboard, you’ll need other items and equipment to make it t...

If you’re looking to spend more time outdoors this winter, your choices largely come down to skiing or snowboarding. Both are thrilling activities that let you explore all kinds of snow-filled dest...

You might think that snowboarding is just riding around on powdery snow that will support you whenever you fall, but a warm hat might not be enough to protect you from head injuries on the slopes. ...