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Saturday, 7 November 2009
Pacific Northwest Hikes (pnwhikes.com) has been featured in the article "Take a hike to see fall colors" by Elizabeth Griffin of the Journal Media Group (www.journal-newspapers.com).
The article explains the basics to consider before choosing and embarking on a hike. Specific hikes have been suggested in order to see beautiful fall colors and they include Beaver Lake Preserve, Beacon Rock State Park, Cascade Pass and Kendall Katwalk. More information on these hikes, and others, can be found at www.pnwhikes.com.
PNWHikes.com is a free website featuring hiking trails from around the Pacific Northwest. Over 350 trails are currently listed and the site offers many more features including an online store and 'My Journal', an interactive hiking report system.
For more details on this news go to www.prlog.org.
Friday, 6 November 2009
Continuing the trend which began in May, visitation to Yellowstone National Park set a new record in September.
The park recorded nearly 490,000 visitors in September, up almost 12 percent from a year ago, and well above the previous record September visitation of 468,060 set in 1995.
For the first time ever, visitation for the first nine months of the year to Yellowstone to pped the 3 million mark. The previous January through September visitation record was 2,977,353, also set in 1995.
The park needs to host just over 7,500 more visitors in the months of October through December to break the annual record visitation mark of 3,151,343 set in 2007.
All park entrances have recorded an increase in visitors for the year-to-date when compared to 2008.
The West Entrance remains the park's busiest, with 1,275,455 visitors for the year, up 6 percent from 2008. The Northeast Entrance has reported the highest percentage increase in visitation at 21.3 percent, with the East Entrance not far behind with a 15.5 percent increase compared to the first nine months of 2008.
July is typically the park's peak visitation month, followed by August, June, September, and May. Additional visitation information is available online at www.nature.nps.gov/stats.
All communities near and on the way to Yellowstone are open all year, with local businesses offering a wide range of recreation opportunities. A wealth of information and assistance planning a visit to Yellowstone can be found on the park's web site at www.nps.gov/yell.
Reservations and information on in-park campgrounds and lodging is available by contacting Xanterra Parks & Resorts at 866-GEYSERLAND or online at www.travelyellowstone.com. Information on lodging, camping, services, and activities near the park in the Montana communities of Gardiner, West Yellowstone, and Cooke City, is available by contacting their respective Chambers of Commerce or from Travel Montana at 800-847-4868 or visitmt.com. Those interested in visiting the Wyoming communities of Cody and Jackson should contact the Chambers of Commerce, or Wyoming Travel and Tourism at 800-225-5996 or www.wyomingtourism.org.
Source: www.nps.gov
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Appalachian Mountain Club Books is pleased to announce the release of the Tenth Anniversary Edition of the acclaimed adventure narrative Not Without Peril: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire. Among the most beautiful and deadly mountains in the world, Mount Washington has challenged adventurers for centuries with its severe weather. From the days when gentlefolk
ascended in hoop skirts and wool suits to today’s high-tech assaults on wintry summits, this book offers seventeen extensive and intimate profiles of people who found trouble on New Hampshire's Presidential Range, from the nineteenth century through the present day.
Recognized by the Boston Globe as one of the 100 Essential New England Books, the first edition of Not Without Peril garnered commendation from the Banff Mountain book festival for its gripping tales of exploration and tragedy.
New to the Tenth Anniversary Edition
• Foreword from Mohamed Ellozy, former accidents editor of the mountaineering journal Appalachia
• Afterword from author Nicholas Howe, offering a personal account of an evening spent at the Mount Washington Observatory while 160-mile-per-hour winds raged outside
• Updated chronology of deaths on Mount Washington
• New historical photos
Praise for the first edition of Not Without Peril
"Nick Howe has combined extensive research with his rich personal knowledge to weave an articulate tale of adventure, challenge, and tragedy. Today's mountain travelers can ignore these historic lessons only at their own peril." -Dr. Peter Crane, Director of Programs, Mount Washington Observatory
"A masterfully written book chronicling 150 years of disaster and near-disaster in these rugged mountains, it serves as a warning to all overzealous newcomers to the range." -Lloyd Feriss, Portland Press Herald
"Howe's well-written, diligently researched chronicle not only recounts the sad ends of the victims - it is cautionary to note that more have died in the three seasons other than winter - but is chock-full of mountain lore and history." -Michael O'Connor, Boston Herald
"A well-crafted collection of stories, exciting yet sobering, and hard to put down. As a hiker and rescuer living in the shadow of Mount Washington, I have gained an even greater respect for the mountains. Never again will I look at them in the same light after having read Not Without Peril." -Frank Hubbell, D.O., medical director of Mountain Rescue Service, founder and co-director of SOLO
"In essays that preface each episode, Howe examines the odd circumstances that surround it and the occasional ripple effects of death in the mountains." -D. Quincy Whitney, The Boston Globe
"Fans of outdoor disaster and unpleasantry, as well as collectors of New England mountain lore, will find Howe a generally satisfying guide to New Hampshire's dark side." -Kirkus Reviews
"Not Without Peril is an outstanding addition to the literature of mountaineering. Howe's work gives us a masterful, riveting, and meticulously researched account of some of the most tragic encounters with the wrath of the White Mountains. These stories are made even more chilling because of the accessibility of these mountains to the recreational hiker." -Donna Urey, President, New England Booksellers Association
"This should be required reading for anyone who will be - or has already gone - hiking in the mountains." -Nelly Heitman, Foreword Magazine
"Howe tells the stories straightforwardly, deftly blending in the historical and geographical information needed to make them complete. Not Without Peril makes a memorable, informative, and ultimately sobering read about the high peaks of the Northeast." -Sentinel & Enterprise, Leominster, Massachusetts
"Between the excellent prose, the interesting historical details and the riveting accounts of misadventure, Not Without Peril will be appreciated by anyone with an interest in outdoor recreation or in the Presidential Mountains of New Hampshire. Reading about these mountains is gripping." -The Bridgton News, Bridgton, Maine
"Nick Howe has tramped virtually every inch of Mount Washington’s surface, and with this book he becomes its preeminent historian. That he happens also to be a graceful and charming storyteller is pure bonus. Not Without Peril is a compulsively readable thriller - actually, a series of thrillers. It will hold equal fascination for mountain lovers and flatlanders and for anyone who enjoys a good read." -John Jerome, author of On Turning Sixty-Five, The Elements of Effort, Stone Work, and The Sweet Spot in Time
Source: www.outdoors.org
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
PORTSMOUTH, NH - Combining technology, comfort and style, GoLite Footwear is adding three new styles to their Travel collection for Spring/Summer 2010, adding fashion, depth and function to your travel wardrobe. Featuring GoLite's proprietary Soft Against The Ground technology, every shoe has the feel of a clog, but the ride of a sneaker for comfort and support, mile after mile. Perfect for long
treks, hours at the museum, or a romantic dinner.
Equally at home on rugged trails, city streets or cobblestone, GoLite Footwear Travel shoes feature radically different silhouettes, capable of taking you wherever you want to go, in style. GoLite's travel shoes will smooth out your ride and reduce the wear and tear on your joints so you can explore more. Gender-specific geometric posting also provides unparalleled support.
From the airport to the trail or dinner, ultimate versatility means less shoes in the suitcase and more room for souvenirs.
Aura Lite - Yes, it's a ballet shoe, and yes, it's a hiking shoe too. Women's only, sorry. The Aura compromises nothing. With ballet slip-on styling and the PawPad II outsole, this stylish shoe is ready for action. MSRP $90
Karma Lite - For the refined and stylish, yet rugged woman. This stable and comfortable tennis-shoe style works well with any causal wardrobe and will help your knees and hips enjoy more by taking the abuse of the hard terrain so your joints don't have to. MSRP $100
Focus Lite - A more refined men's street runner shoe silhouette for trips to urban environments, the Focus Lite combines casual style with the PawPad II sole for the ultimate in traction on any surface. MSRP $110
GOLITE TECHNOLOGY:
- Soft Against The Ground
- Literally turns shoes upside down
- The soft part of the sole is against the ground, absorbing the bumps of the trail, instead of your body
- A stiff plate between the midsole and footbed acts as a chasis, allowing the foot and body a smooth ride
Paw Pad II Sole:
- Inspired by mountain lions
- Mimics how a real paw works, limiting pronation and providing unparalleled traction
- Radical new 45-degree pyramid lug shape and soft Gripstick™ rubber provide unparalleled traction
- Moves the Soft Against the Ground technology from the lugs to the midsole itself
- Single posted midsole
- Non-woven, impregnated plate underfoot provides the support of a clog, but the ride of a sneaker
Precise Fit™ footbeds:
- Comes with every pair of GoLite shoes
- Provides instant width adjustment, from A to DD in women's sizing, C-EE in men's
- Gives every shoe a customizable fit, straight out of the box
Links:
- GoLite Footwear: www.golitefootwear.net
- New England Footwear: www.newenglandfootwear.com
Source: www.outdoorindustry.org
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Did you know Laos was so deeply involved into a war? Did you know bombs hit on villages and forests killing farmers and their children?
Definitely this hiking tour is for those who like to learn more about the history of Laos, about America's involvement in the "Secret War" in Laos and see first hand proofs while hiking past unexploded bombs and craters on the hills surrounding Luang Prabang. This is a half-day trek amongst nature in the forests of North Laos. It is and intellectual and educational hiking trip only thirty minutes outside of Luang Prabang covering a few hours of hikes, blessed with great learning opportunities and the soft touch of a real Laos adventure.
Forty years ago Laos was a victim of a war that was called the "Secret War" an unequal and unfair fight for the ideology of the West (USA). Can you imagine living in Laos in small wood houses and huts experiencing bomb sheds not understanding why these bombs actually dropped on you and your family? Can you imagine that just outside Luang Prabang battles were fought and still today many craters remain as a silent memory from the time, which is well known as the "secret war"?
This new Tiger Trail tour and historical hike has just been discovered and will lead you out into the hill sides that were used as secret military bases. Though overgrown today, you can still grasp the feeling of the silent scene of war that took place here just a few decades ago. As a visitor you may take a few minutes and try to imagine the airplanes flying into the valley and crossing the Mekong ready to unload their deadly cargo...
This tour does also include a visit to the UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) Information Center which will give you the opportunity to learn more about the background and shocking numbers that outline this chapter of history that still gains new victims from unexploded bombs today here in Laos.
After your descent from the hills you get the chance to relax on the banks of the Mekong river. Close by an Elephant Camp offers optional elephant rides which you can join. Another option is the visit to the holy Pak Ou Caves that is offered on this tour. Depending on activities you arrive back in Luang Prabang in the mid afternoon.
Trek Info:
Hike is easy but hilly, the total hiking time is only two-three hours. The distance covered is about 6,5 km with an option of an elephant ride or Pak Ou cave visit. The tour cost about 30USD per person but was until today only opened for press and media as trail clearance (UXO clearing) is undertaken for upcoming tourist opening. Contact Tiger Trail Outdoor Adventures on the main road in Luang Prabang or check their website www.laos-adventures.com for the trekking section.
Source: www.free-press-release.com
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