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  • Airsoft Shotguns - The Tough Guys Airsoft Gun  By : Niall Roche
    Every airsoft fan has a favourite type of gun. Regardless of your preferences there's a certain attraction to shotguns that appeals to us all......
  • Learning to Kiss the Rock or Buy A New Kayak  By : Nomad Rick
    Paddling a river is an immense joy because you get an intimate feel of the power of nature below you in the flowing water. Ah, but what if mother nature throws you a curve?
  • Getting In and Out of Eddies When Kayaking  By : Nomad Rick
    If you are just getting into kayaking, you should know that eddies are your friend. No, eddie is not a person. It is a natural rest stop on a river.
  • Kayaking From One Side of the River to the Other  By : Nomad Rick
    There you are standing on the shore. A hundred feet across the river on the other shore sit your buddies. And they have the food and beverages! How do you get across?
  • Take Part in The Jeep Trials Adventure  By : Wendy Sutherland
    The legendary 4x4 manufacturer will give 2,000 people the chance to take part in a Jeep Trials adventure at events across the UK, starting on May 12th. Come and experience the legendary 4x4 expertise and the growing line up of Jeep vehicles.
  • Are You Looking For A Exhilarating Outdoor Activity - Try Mountain Rock Climbing  By : Darren Lintern
    Are you interested in attempting an outdoor activity, such as rock climbing, mountain rock climbing or even ice climbing? Taking up rock climbing can be an extremely exciting and rewarding adventure.
  • Intro to Water Skiing  By : Jb Mills
    Water skiing is an extreme sport that can provide just as much fun and excitement as it can in terms of frustration. It definitely takes a little while to get used to understanding the ropes. Beginners will have their faces smacked against the water countless times throughout their first days but, once you get the hang of the movements and techniques required to keep afloat, you will find that it is a sport with its own share of fun and challenge. It is an experience that is often packed with high speed. Read on to find out about what exactly it takes to water ski, and how you can get started with it.
  • Intro to Ice Climbing  By : Jb Mills
    For those of you who just can’t get enough of the rush of outdoor extreme sports, ice climbing is something that you may want to look into. It is among the most adventurous and physically taxing of the many extreme sports. If you have any experience with rock climbing, you will be at ease a little bit ahead of the game when it comes to getting started with ice climbing. The same basic principles apply, though the equipment is a little different.

    Most ice climbing sessions are planned out long in advance, and taken as a day-long tour. There are many different possibilities for climbing surfaces – basically, anything frozen and non-horizontal is fair game. Some of the most popular include frozen waterfalls, rock surfaces with frozen water flow, or even icebergs. Some of these are very dangerous, and should only be attempted by the most experienced of ice climbers or professionals.
  • Intro to Rock Climbing  By : Jb Mills
    Few sports can test your physical and mental endurance like the way rock climbing does. Climbing even a relatively small rock can take literally hours. If you are interested in rock climbing then you will have to prepare yourself mentally as well as physically. You will also need to gather as much information as possible on Rock Climbing through the internet; libraries or you can talk to a rock climbing professional.
  • A Guide to River Obstructions  By : Nomad Rick
    As you probably know, most rivers do not just flow unimpeded. There are obstructions that force the water to flow out and around them. These obstructions can be rocks, sandbars, trees and just about anything that can stand up to the force of the water. When kayaking a river, obstructions are your friends.
  • Kayaking with the Flow  By : Nomad Rick
    If you are taking up kayaking, you need to become one with the flow. No, I am not talking about Star Wars. I am talking about the motion of the water in your river of choice.
  • Understanding River Rapid Classifications  By : Nomad Rick
    There is something about rapids on a river that make people excited. Oh, yeah. I gotta try that! Before you hop into the river on a kayak, raft, canoe or branch, you need to take a minute to understand river classifications.
  • Tips That Will Help Your Climbing  By : Nomad Rick
    A few helpful tips are always worth their weight in gold when you start learning something new. While they may not be gold, here are some climbing tips you should consider.
  • Getting Edgy While Rock Climbing  By : Nomad Rick
    Most people think rock climbing is a fairly edgy sport just to begin with. In truth, edges mean something entirely different and unique to the sport.
  • Ice Climbs Near Anchorage, Alaska  By : Nomad Rick
    Alaska is the last great wild wilderness of America. It also happens to be a great place to have a go at some ice climbs that will make your legs do the Elvis.
  • Getting Into Ice Climbing  By : Nomad Rick
    If you enjoy rock climbing, winters can be problematic since most of your favorite climbs aren’t exactly accessible. Ice climbing may just be the answer to your problem.
  • Basic Rock Climbing Terminology  By : Nomad Rick
    If you get the climbing bug, you are entering a unique niche of people. Much like visiting another country, you need to get down some of the lingo being used.
  • Focus When Rappelling  By : Nomad Rick
    As you progress in your climbing, you are going to be reaching higher and higher heights. To get down from your successful climb, you are going to have to rappel.
  • Skiing in Alaska - a Very Special Experience  By : Richard Barker
    Viewed by many as offering some of the best skiing in the world, Alaska is a treasure trove just waiting to be discovered by anybody who enjoys winter sports. Find out where to stay, what to do and learn about the amazing variety of activities and experiences on offer.
  • Rock Climbing with Style – Heading Outdoors  By : John Grimes
    When it comes to rock climbing, beginners are surprised to learn there are a lot of different styles. In this article, we cover some of the more advanced versions.
  • Anatomy of a Ski  By : Kjerstin Klein
    Simplified ski terminology can help you cut through the jargon used by sales people and websites so that you can make an informed purchase. Get the basic concept of the anatomy of a ski with this quick dictionary of terms.
  • How To Make A Raft  By : Steve Gillman
    Want to make a raft out of logs and float down a river like Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer? Here is your instruction manual.
  • Las Vegas Skydiving - Tandem Jumps In The Desert  By : A.Caxton -
    The thrill of Las Vegas lies not only in its casinos and desert but meters up in the sky as you skydive your way into one of the most memorable experiences of your life. Some of Las Vegas’ extreme sports centers offer tandem jumps and accelerated free fall (AFF). Enjoy the sights of the Las Vegas Strip. Mount Charleston. Red Rock Canyon as you get ready for the ride of your life. Freefall for over 60 seconds and then a 5-7 minute parachute descent is enough to leave you askin...
  • Factory Butte, Utah – Protecting The Winkler and Wright fishhook cacti  By : Bob Therrien
    There currently is lots of controversy about access to Factory Butte. Located near Capitol Reef National Park, it has been a magnet for years for off highway vehicles. It is many times described as a barren moonscape, or a towering monolith. For years people have had almost unlimited access, until now!
  • Be an Amateur Formula Drifter and Work Your Way Up to Professional Level  By : Annie Scott
    Formula Drifting, or simply referred to as Formula D, is a new sport that is becoming more and more popular these days. As a matter of fact, in the United States alone, this adventurous sport is making a big name of its own and has been attracting quite a lot of followers who share the same passion for thrill and excitement.
  • Rock Climbing Jargon  By : Nomad Rick
    If you are looking for an inexpensive extreme sport that is pure adrenaline and addicting, rock climbing may be just what you need. When you start out, you are going to need to know some of the following lingo.
  • Alta Utah is one of the Best places to Ski!  By : Zak Miller
    Find out why Alta Ski Area has been nominated as one of the best places to ski in the World!
  • Strap Into Fun And Free Falling While New York Skydiving  By : John Ewing -
    Tandem skydiving in New Jersey is a very popular sport. Since tandem parachuting is one of the easiest, and perhaps the best for a novice, ways to experience the extreme sport of skydiving. There are several benefits to tandem skydiving. One benefit is that there is not very much training involved. Another benefit is that is that you can take comfort in the experience of the jump instructor you'll be working with. One final benefit is that there is an automatic activation dev...
  • The Art of Being An Airsoft Sniper Part II  By : PJ Ace
    No one role-player has captured the interest of Airsoft players more than the venerable Airsoft sniper. Though many players ascribe to be a sniper, few have mastered the needed skills to become a “Super Sniper”.
  • The Art of Being An Airsoft Sniper Part I  By : PJ Ace
    The Airsoft Sniper is often referred to as the Lone Wolf or Rouge of Airsoft. This is the gamer that wants to place himself in the perfect hidden location in order to eliminate the opposing players in a deadly ambush. Although a popular identity among Airsoft warriors, few players have mastered the skill of becoming a feared and effective “Super Sniper”.

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