http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:46:32 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47:31 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Winter-camping-101-Choosing-and-fitting-your-backpack?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The good news is that pack-fitting guidelines don’t differ between seasons. The bad news is that your winter camping gear is going to be bulkier than your three-season gear, and you'll also need more of it, including food. There is a... winter camping Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Winter-camping-101-Choosing-and-fitting-your-backpack?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Best-in-the-west-ski-vacations-for-Thanksgiving-weekend?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner I tried the Spanish flu in 1989. It didn’t work. My mom is a nurse. State Farm Insurance threatened to cancel my policy for bribing them to collaborate on the car accident story in 1991. In 1993, I meditated on the contents of my soul. ... downhill skiing Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:33:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Best-in-the-west-ski-vacations-for-Thanksgiving-weekend?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Cant-decide-between-skis-or-snowshoes-Take-a-quiz-and-find-out?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Cross-country skis? Snow shoes?The in-between time of fall and measurable snow accumulation is, at best, a time for reflection and introspection. Maybe last winter you decided that you wanted to get outside more next winter (which is now this winter)... cross-country skiing snowshoeing Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:19:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Cant-decide-between-skis-or-snowshoes-Take-a-quiz-and-find-out?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Winter-camping-101-The-Tao-of-footwear?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner SmartWool socksIt’s always important to keep your feet warm dry when camping, but even more so in the winter. Wet feet lead to cold feet and cold feet, well, can lead to misery and discomfort. Actually, you'll get off easy if misery and discomf... winter camping Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:13:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Winter-camping-101-The-Tao-of-footwear?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Would-you-be-safe-or-be-somethings-lunch-Take-the-survival-quiz-and-find-out?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner There is no question that being outdoors rejuvenates the soul. Fresh air, blowing wind, chirping birds, it all invokes our primordial senses of survival. But if the you-know-what hits the fan, could you survive? Take this quiz from Backpacker and ... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:23:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Would-you-be-safe-or-be-somethings-lunch-Take-the-survival-quiz-and-find-out?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Winter-camping-101-The-Tao-of-layering?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner  It’s time to get serious about outdoor recreation in winter. When the snow falls and the temperatures drop, it opens doors for us into a new realm. But before you venture out, you need to dress appropriately.Outdoor gear and clothing... winter camping Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:30:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Winter-camping-101-The-Tao-of-layering?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d5-The-best-gear-for-cold-weather-running?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Sierra Designs Microlight Accelerator jacketColder temps and dwindling daylight leave most of us with two options: 1) Workout in a gym on machines laden with the H1N1 virus, or 2) Workout outside, in the fresh air, in gear that will keep yo... gear reviews Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:55:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d5-The-best-gear-for-cold-weather-running?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Want-to-learn-white-water-kayaking-this-winter?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Pro paddler Nikki Kelly in ChileWinter hasn’t officially started and May is six months away. Pool sessions, sponsored by Rapids Riders, take place every Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. The pool sessions are a perfect op... white water kayaking Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:24:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Want-to-learn-white-water-kayaking-this-winter?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Midwest-Mountaineering-Winter-Expo-starts-November-20th?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Midwest Mountaineering at duskThe 24th Annual Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo November 20-22 is a distinguished, semi-annual event that offers free presentations, free camp food samples, twenty-five-cent popcorn, and exhibits from ... special events Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:32:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Midwest-Mountaineering-Winter-Expo-starts-November-20th?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d1-The-best-web-sites-for-adventure-travel?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Somewhere in Costa Rica on the way to Jaco, last DecemberPhoto source: My cameraSome rogue snow storms, and even rumors of a few open ski resorts out west are tell-tale signs that winter is coming. If you’re itching to plan your winte... Out-of-state travels Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:23:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d1-The-best-web-sites-for-adventure-travel?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Grand-Canyon-hikers-summon-rescue-helicopter-with-beacon-because-their-water-tasted-salty?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Last month, two men and their teenage sons set off to hike the Grand Canyon’s Royal Arch Loop. They were inexperienced, but took an emergency beacon “just in case.” Deep into the trail, they summon a helicopter, with said bea... Backpacking Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:52:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Grand-Canyon-hikers-summon-rescue-helicopter-with-beacon-because-their-water-tasted-salty?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d27-IMBIKEMAG-The-new-and-free-interactive-online-mountain-biking-magazine?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner IMBIKEMAG (International Mountainbike Magazine) is a flash-based mountain bike magazine that is easy to read, easy to download and print articles, and is free. Published every two months, IMBIKEMAG bursts with great editorial content and ... mountain biking Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:14:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d27-IMBIKEMAG-The-new-and-free-interactive-online-mountain-biking-magazine?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Camping-gear-review-Conserve-camping-fuel-with-the-efficient-Primus-EtaPower-pot?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Primus EtaPower Pot  With each sunset, the cold-weather camping season draws closer and cooler, making it important to have an efficient pot in which to cook hot meals or melt snow for water.The Primus EtaPower pot is constructed with hard ... gear reviews Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:45:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Camping-gear-review-Conserve-camping-fuel-with-the-efficient-Primus-EtaPower-pot?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Sleeping-bag-review-The-womensspecific-Sierra-Designs-Diamond-Spring-15?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The Sierra Designs Diamond Spring 15Sierra DesignsStuffed with 600-fill goose down, the Sierra Designs Diamond Spring 15 delivers a comfort rating to fifteen degrees, ensuring that the only cold you’ll feel on your cooler-weather camping trips ... gear reviews Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:12:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Sleeping-bag-review-The-womensspecific-Sierra-Designs-Diamond-Spring-15?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Tent-review-Save-money-on-winter-lodging-with-the-Kelty-Foxhole-fourseason-tent?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Photo source: KeltyFall, spring, summer, winter, if you buy one tent, one tent at all, make it the Kelty Foxhole four-season tent.The Foxhole, which comes as a two-person or three-person tent, is a high-performance shelter at an affordable price... gear reviews Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:53:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Tent-review-Save-money-on-winter-lodging-with-the-Kelty-Foxhole-fourseason-tent?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Affordable-gear-options-for-camping-this-winter?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner The Kelty Foxhole 2 tentThe economy may be the 800-pound gorilla in the room but camping still ranks among the most cost-effective options for weekend getaways. While many summer camping items such as headlamps, sleeping pads, and meal kits... gear reviews Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:28:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Affordable-gear-options-for-camping-this-winter?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Race-Across-the-Sky--Leadville-Trail-100--live-panel-discussion-with-Lance-Armstrong-October-22?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Race Across the Sky official bannerOn October 22nd, experience a one night event in movie theatres nationwide featuring the debut of “Race Across the Sky”, a documentary covering the 2009 Leadville Trail 100 bike race, one of the mos... mountain biking Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:20:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Race-Across-the-Sky--Leadville-Trail-100--live-panel-discussion-with-Lance-Armstrong-October-22?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Womens-hiking-boot-review-Ahnu-Rockridge-XTR-day-hikers?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Photo source: Ahnu.com Hiking footwear can deliver blistering misery or happy memories. It’s unfortunate that we’ve given a shoe that kind of power but we have. The Rockridge XTR day hikers, Ahnu’s newest addition to their boot ... gear reviews Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:18:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Womens-hiking-boot-review-Ahnu-Rockridge-XTR-day-hikers?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Cold-weather-bike-riding-tips?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Mountain biking Leadville, CO (Photo source: ultrarob.com) When I moved to Minnesota fourteen years ago from Southern Cali, a wise sage in the coat department of Midwest Mountaineering imparted the following wisdom on me: “There’s no... mountain biking Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:24:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Cold-weather-bike-riding-tips?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Camping-gear-review-The-Primus-PrimeLite-Race?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner Photo source: Primus.comThe PrimeLite Race is Primus’ most powerful and brightest headlamp, thanks to the Luxeon Rebel diode bulb and battery pack of four AA batteries.Initially, I found the battery pack and wire setup to be a little cumbersome... gear reviews Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:45:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1224-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Camping-gear-review-The-Primus-PrimeLite-Race?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Outdoor-Recreation-Examiner