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Apr 23rdHow to Get Started Scuba Diving
So you want to go scuba diving, but don’t know where to start? It’s your luck day, I’m here to help. There a few options for prospective scuba divers.
The first option is a “try dive”. A lot of dive shops offer this option. They brief you on the equipment, show you some basic techniques, and then bring you in a pool and let you spend some time underwater. This is a good option to see how comfortable you are underwater. Breathing underwater takes a little getting use to, but some people tend to freak out in this position. This is a great option to see how you will handle it. “Try dives” are usually pretty cheap. I’ve seen them for $10 – $25. (more…)
by Greg KjonoMar 24thIsland Camping in Florida
Have you ever dreamt of having your own private island? For most people, this will never happen. You can, however, experience the solitude and tranquility of having your own little island paradise. The Florida Keys alone consist of over 1,700 islands. Most of which are small and uninhabited. The state of Florida actually claims to have over 4,500 islands that are over ten acres in size, as well. That’s a lot of opportunity for finding your own little piece of paradise for a weekend adventure. (more…)
by Greg KjonoMar 13thObstacle Races are a New Craze That’s Sweeping the Nation
There seems to be a new obstacle race, mud run, or adventure race popping up all over the place, and they each have their own little twist. A couple of the more popular obstacle races going on around the country include Warrior Dash, and Tough Mudder. Each of these have raised millions of dollars for charities by putting on these events. I’ve seen a wide range of obstacles including crawling through pits of mud under strings of barbed wire, scaling walls, crawling over rope nets, hurdling junk cars, swimming through pools of ice water, jumping over blazing fire, and running through dangling electrical wires that are charged to 10,000 volts… just to name a few. These races typically range from 3 miles to 12 miles or more. These races obviously are not for the faint of heart. (more…)
by Greg KjonoMar 11thMoleskin for Blister Care and Prevention
I’m surprised how many people I talk to that don’t know the benefits of moleskin. So, I’m going to break down what moleskin is, and how to use it for blister care and prevention here.
What is Moleskin?
Moleskin actually refers to a type of fabric, but I’m talking specifically about self-adhesive moleskin that’s sold for first aid kits, foot products, etc. You can usually find it in any drug store near any other foot treatments. It’s a soft, yet durable fabric that prevents friction, and the blisters that come with that friction. (more…)
by Greg KjonoMar 1stBackpacking Grizzly Creek-Norbeck Loop | Black Elk Wilderness | Black Hills National Forest
There’s a nice two or three day loop in Black Elk Wilderness of the Black Hills National Park in western South Dakota, depending on how fast you hike. This hike provides a nice variety of terrain, including low valleys with leisurely hiking trails, to steep strenuous switchbacks bringing you up a couple thousand feet really quickly. There’s a variety of wildlife in the area including mountain goats, bison, and mountain lions to name a few. It makes for a really nice weekend backpacking adventure. (more…)
by Greg KjonoFeb 13thLas Vegas for the Adventure Traveler
When most people think of Vegas they think of casinos and show girls. Personally, the last thing I do in Vegas is go gambling. Las Vegas has so much more to offer the adventure traveler outside of the casinos.
Have you ever wanted to go skydiving? Skydiving was a bucket-list item of mine for a long time, but I lived in North Dakota at the time and figured there had to be a better place to go skydiving. I’m sure that skydiving would be exhilarating wherever you did it. But, if you had a choice of skydiving over a bean field outside of Fargo, North Dakota or free falling over the Nevada desert with views of Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, Lake Mead, and Hoover Dam… which would you do? (more…)
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