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Destinations: Archeology of North Cascades
The lands in today''s North Cascades park complex were occupied by human groups for at least the last 8,400 years.

Destinations: Exploring Shenandoah NP
When visiting Shenandoah NP, there are many different ways to experience the park - by car, by horse, by foot. Any mode will satisfy your interests.

Adventure Topics: Best Season Ticket Deals In Tahoe; Destinations; Fall Colors In California?; Outfitters; Volunteer;

Gain New Skills ( more skills articles )

Backpack: Fitness
Your body is the most important piece of equipment you will use for backpacking. It needs to perform all day and transport a lot of weight.

Mountaineering Basics: Applying Friction: Breaking Hand
Except for the Grigri, the braking hand produces the initial force by the friction of the belayer's hand gripping the rope.

Skills Topics: Backpack; Birds & Wildlife; DayHike; Glacier Travel; Ice Climbing; Mountain Bike; Mountaineering Basics; Snow Climbing; Winter Camping; Women;

Learn About Health ( more health articles )

Emergencies: Hypothermia
The level of hypothermia determines whether you can effectively rewarm a person in the field. Always keep the victim from becoming colder.

Prevention: Avoid Hazardous Animals
Most wild animal encounters can be avoided with caution and a little common sense. Follow these rules to experience an enjoyable, safe trip.

Health Topics: Animals & Plants; Emergencies; First Aid; Prevention; Women;

Meals ( more meals articles )

Tips and Techniques: Food Security- All Creatures Great and Small
In bearcountry, secure all food, including freeze-dried and canned foods, beverages, and odorous items such as soap, toothpaste, and sunscreen.

Tips and Techniques: Dehydrating Foods at Home - Getting Started
Preserving food by drying is as old as mankind. Laying meat and berries out served people well for thousands of years, and the technique still works.

Meals Topics: Tips and Techniques;

Get to Know Your Gear ( more gear articles )

Women: Mountaineering Boots
Mountaineering boots finally come in sizes and designs for women. To get the best boot, you will need to determine what terrain and type of climbing.

Do Soft Shells Come in Cornflower Blue?
What's all the "buzz" about soft shells? Peter Shin's has all the answers in this gear review.

Gear Topics: Apparel; Backpack; Boots; Carabiners; Compass; Do Soft Shells Come in Cornflower Blue?; Gear Intro; Harnesses; Ice Ax; Parabolic Skis; Single vs. Double Wall Tents!; Sleeping Bag; Tent; Women;

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