I know…another Gadling entry on Death Valley. What can I say? It is a very
cool place. In this particular story, the
writer addresses what it is like to hike there during a wetter than normal winter. It essentially boils down to early
wildflowers, flooded trails and cool temperatures. As is the case with all Death Valley stories, everyone who hikes
there finds it to be one of the most fascinating places around.
Hike More, Lose Fat
Here is a novel concept: hiking helps you lose fat. That’s what doctors at the
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire are telling patients,
according to the Associated Press. Patients, looking
for personalized advice, are being given hiking trails and told to get outdoors for some fresh air and the shedding of
pounds. It turns out also the hospital’s partner in this program, the Upper Valley
Trails Alliance, is just one part of a larger effort nationwide
called “Active Living By Design“.
Where Will You Go?
What will you do this year when summer (finally) rolls around? Well, as you dig around for ideas, check out
America Outdoors. The site is a clearing house for outfitters and has
tons of trip ideas organized very nicely by state and country.
There is also some good information for family travelers and links to equipment makers for pretty much every
adventure sport you can think of. The site is very nicely orgtaznied, but the information is comprehensive, with phone
numbers and Web sites for almost all outfitters. It is an sweet place to start your research.
2004 Subaru Primal Quest Recap
In case you didn’t catch it, here is a
nice
dispatch from the Subaru Primal Quest 2004. The Subaru Primal Quest, or SPQ, is an expedition length adventure race
that takes place over 5-10 days and covers approximately 400 miles. Hard, miserable, rough miles. Four member
teams perform all
disciplines and the members may not be more than 100 yards apart for the majority of the race. This ain’t for the
faint, or weak, of heart.
Never Enough Adventure Films
If you’re cruising through the UC Santa Cruz, CA area in the next few weeks consider stopping for
what sounds like a great film festival. Well, maybe not great, but worth giving it a
look. The Banff Mountain Film Festival makes
a stop in the community at the Rio Theater from February 25-27. If aren’t familiar with the fest or the
films haven’t made it to your neck of the woods, the showcase will consist of paddling, climbling, hiking, and
everything to excite the adventure traveler in us all.