| Saundo |
Hike Safe 2 |
| 2009.08.05 03:26:13 | |
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Last week we've discussed how to prepare to a hiking trip. So you got the GPS and first-aid kit and a lot of cheerful spirit and you are ready to go! But wait, you think we're done??? How to stay safe during the Hike
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| Saundo |
Hike Safe 1 |
| 2009.07.29 01:24:12 | |
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What can you do in order to be sure you’ll be coming back home healthy and in one piece? Ahhh… The great outdoors! Don’t you feel like leaving that cubicle of yours and head out to the mountains? Take a hike amongst nature, trees, animals, streams and rivers? Did you think of some mountaineering this next weekend? Great! We’re with you on that. If you’re an experienced climber, you probably know what to do and how to prepare for a hike. If you’re an amateur mountaineer, you’d probably want to follow a few basic safety instructions. Many things can happen during a hike. You can get altitude sickness, dehydrated, there could be storm, and your friend can fall and hurt himself. • Prepare well. Know the hike and take all relevant maps. GPS is great, but even a simple compass can be very important. • Take a cell phone but a satellite phone can be more useful in the wilderness. • Try to travel with professional and experienced hikers. • Be sure you are in proper shape and choose a hike you can handle. Practice. Start to carry a heavy backpack when you engage your daily activities. • Check weather forecast and make sure that climate conditions allow safe hiking. • Leave early in the morning so you can avoid traveling during the night. • Find a recommended gear list online and bring enough food and water. It’s always recommended to take more water than you think you need. • Always carry emergency equipment: first-aid kit, whistle, matches and a flash light. • But still, carry only the most important essentials. A heavy backpack can make your trip more strenuous and less enjoyable. During the Hike • Don’t wander off alone. Stay in trail so you will be able to get assistance if something happens. • Enjoy animals from far. Don’t try to feed wild animals – you might end up as the main course. • Keep a steady hiking rhythm that can help you prevent exhaustion and make the hike more enjoyable. • Stop to get some rest in regular intervals. 10 minute break for every hiking hour is recommended. • Even if the stream looks better than bottled water, don’t be tempted to drink, unless you purify the water first. • If you’re planning on camping, make sure you know what the authorities think about it. Some places require a camping permit and it could be illegal to light up a fire in the wilderness. Emergencies • Be ready for emergencies and stay calm. • Contact emergency and rescue services immediately. • If you can not contact emergency services, leave the victim with a friend and go back for help. • See if the victim is conscious and responsive. Check breathing and make sure his airway is open. If you’re looking for some professional advice, don’t hesitate to contact www.limitlessadventures.com and ask for more information about mountaineering. If you need help planning, you should know that the experienced staff at Limitless Adventures can take you to some of the most beautiful peaks, anywhere in the world, from the roof Africa on Mt. Kilimanjaro to the 14,000 ft. peaks of Colorado. Tags: Hits: 3244 | Read more... |
| Saundo |
Kilimanjaro Adventure |
| 2009.07.17 02:04:24 | |
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During the last month you’ve managed to climb on top of your boss’ expectations. How about climbing to the top of the Kilimanjaro in the next month? Let’s heat things up and head on to Tanzania, Africa. The Republic of Tanzania rests in central East Africa, to the shore of the Indian Ocean. Beautiful parks, white sandy beaches, and luxury accommodations – all make Tanzania the hottest place to be in for an adventure traveler. Elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, you name it – they’ve got it. We know that the Bronx Zoo is lovely, but did you ever dreamed of witnessing a high speed chase between a lion and gazelle? If extreme is in your blood, you should defiantly try climbing the Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. There is nothing quite like standing atop of what is affectionately known as The Roof of Africa. Climbing the Kilimanjaro usually takes about a week. You should hook up with a local guide and head through lush forests straight into the mountain. Get ready to climb up to 15,000 feet per day, a climb which will lead you through the infamous Lava Towers and other magnificent views. You will pass through seven different ecosystems, ranging from rain forest to wide open scree fields, before reaching the icy snow-capped glacier at the summit. But beware! No sunrise will ever move you as the sunrise you will experience from the summit of the Kilimanjaro. .jpg) Limitless Adventures now offers three unforgettable weeks in Tanzania. We got a couple of slots still available for this summer. Call us now to (800)785-4240 Tags: Mountaineering | Hiking Hits: 3908 | Read more... |
| Saundo |
Mountaineering Safety |
| 2009.07.17 01:42:38 | |
Mountaineering is basically like hiking, but you have to leave grandma out of the picture. Let’s say you don’t just hike Mount Kilimanjaro. Mountaineering involves a more challenging hiking, and you’ll get to much higher attitudes. You also have to keep the next rules:
* Limitless Adventures believes that safety of the group is our #1 priority. This means that you will be traveling with expert guides who are trained to deal with emergency situations. Whether it’s a 3-week trip to Africa or a short backpacking trip in Colorado we always take the necessary precautions to make sure our clients return home safe. Tags: Hiking | Mountaineering Hits: 3656 | Read more... |
| Saundo |
So You Want To Raft |
| 2009.07.17 01:35:00 | |
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Rafting is fun, exciting, challenging and mostly a wet experience. Although it involves sitting, rafting is not your regular theme-park thrill-ride as it requires you to be active both in your body and mind. There are several techniques you need to know before going on a rafting experience. There’s highsiding which basically means that in some dangerous cases you have to move to the high side of the raft so it will not turn over. There’s also keeping the boat in a straight line which requires team work and focus. Rafting divides into difficulty levels – class I through VI where I is a backyard stream created by a hose and VI is practically impossible. But don’t worry, rafting isn’t that dangerous. There are more accidents in bowling than in rafting and most rafting accidents occur when getting on and off the boat. Just pick a nice day, put on some comfy clothes, bring lots of water and think about class 5 rapids in the Royal George, located just outside of Canyon City, Colorado. This is only a part of an action-packed Colorado Adventure Includes Skiing, Climbing, Rafting and Hiking, all with the adventure driven guides of Limitless Adventures. For more information on this or any other custom adventure, please visit www.limitlessadventures.com or call 1(800)785-4240. These trips will book fast, so act now! Tags: Rafting Hits: 3419 | Read more... |
