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10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog
1. Are there any size or weight restrictions on dogs within your condominium or community? Many won't allow dogs over 30-pounds. 2. Do you keep your home very warm? Some dogs are bothered by warm room temperatures. A Chihuahua would be a better...
Black Bear Chasing Kid Style
Black Bear Chase
Peddling as fast as my aching legs could move, I came to an abrupt stop. My shocked eyes followed the big black bear as it veered off the old brush road into the dark forest, just a few feet in front of me.
Camping With...
Choosing Project Wood
General Lumber is available in 2 main categories, hardwood and softwood. Quite simply, hardwood is harvested from any deciduous (leaf bearing) tree. While softwood is from coniferous or needle producing trees. However a wood worker also needs to...
Indoor Trampolines And Mini Trampolines
Indoor trampolines, also known as mini-trampolines, are small
trampoline kits designed for children between 3 to 7 years old.
They are available in many sizes but most of them are portable
and smaller than regular trampolines. Average height is...
Why Rangefinders Are Perfect For The Backcountry
Outdoor enthusiasts love to guess about all sorts of things. We guess how many stars are in the Milky Way, we guess how fast a deer runs or we might even guess about how long it will be until that big, dark cloud dumps rain us. But there are...
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Ski Vacations - How To End Up In The Right Place At The Right Time
Colorado, Vermont, Whistler? Ski publications have a grand ol' time pumping the virtues of one ski destination over another. Come fall, their pages are full of the glories of "this" mountain, "that" village and the joys of dumping cash at either. Of course, it's pretty much all meaningless.
As most skiers will attest, the ski experience is dependant on a whole raft of factors, destination being only one of them. This is something a wise vacationer will keep in mind before blithely submitting a non-negotiable deposit for this year's ski vacation. What are these factors?:
skier's ability
skier's temperament
skier's demographic
skier's pocket book
Skier's Ability
All else being equal, a novice skier will be happier at Mont Tremblant, than Jay Peak. Likewise, SilverStar will treat the novice better than Whistler and vice-versa. No matter what a resort's brochure will tell you, every mountain has its own character and suits a particular ability of skier.
Never rely on the ski press or marketing machines as your primary source of information ... it's just not in their interests to tell anybody to not go somewhere. This of course means work ... there are legitimate online consumer review sources that pretty much shoot the straight goods.
Skier's Temperament
Skier, know thyself.
If you hate crowds stay away from any resort ranked #1 by any ski-publication. Mont Tremblant during any holiday week is a prime example ... you won't be able to move, much less turn.
If marketing excess turns you off, stay away from any resort ranked #1 by any ski-publication. 'Nuff said.
If you're a fashion plate (or enjoy ogling fashion plates) any resort with direct air connections to a major airport should suffice. If the opposite applies, it needn't be said ... the harder a hill is to get to, the fewer people will make the attempt.
If you've got a tender tush stay away from the east in mid-winter and stay away from the coastal resorts
during the early season. Horrible weather will apply in either case. Conversely, spring is warm anywhere, but be aware, it arrives at different times in different places.
Skier's Demographic
This one is easy ... young people ski at big mountains with busy bars; families ski at mountains with great kids programs; and empty-nesters ski at mountains with good restaurants and groomed runs. If you know yourself, you'll know your mountain. Ignore this advice and you'll feel as uncomfortable as a fish out of water.
Skier's Pocket Book
The best ski vacation is the one that where your expectations and pocket book align. Don't go to Beaver Creek if you're on a hamburger budget; you won't eat. And likewise, don't go to Jay Peak if you're after anything more than pizza and a family buffet; your cash will burn a hole in your precious Prada one piece.
Once the package has been paid for, it's the cost of the extras we all remember ... and remember, there is a hell of a difference in the price of a beer between Aspen and Le Massif.
The truth is, a ski-vacation is a great way to spend a week, and in my opinion wins out over a week on the beach anytime. I also know, however, that of all the vacations I've had, the good ones are the ones where everything has been in alignment. It's not always easy or obvious but a bit of self-awareness, research and ability to ignore the ski-industry's marketing magic should put most vacationers in the right ball-bark (or ski-hill as the case may be).
About the Author: In addition to his lifelong interest in the outdoors recreation community, Trevor Paetkau is the proprietor of Moraine Adventure Books, http://www.morainebookservices.com, an independent source of Adventure Travel and Outdoor Recreation Resources
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Appalachian Mountain Club – Outdoor Recreation, Education ... |
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Outdoors in the Yahoo! Directory |
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Adventure Travel and Outdoor Recreation - GORP.com |
Resource for outdoor sports, adventure, and travel. Includes destination, activity, and gear directories plus news, articles, and forums. |
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Outdoors - UK Camping Equipment Supplier |
Shops operated by the Scout Association. Site includes catalogue, locations of stores and online shopping. |
www.outdoors.ltd.uk |
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ESPN Outdoors - Outdoors Home |
The latest in Outdoors news and information, all at ESPN.com. |
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Outdoors Network - Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hunting, Lefty Kreh, BASS |
Fishing , Fly Fishing, Hunting , Lefty Kreh, BASS and more, from Outdoors Network - Bringing the Outdoors Indoors. |
www.outdoors.net |
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Great Outdoors |
Experience the outdoors online -- hiking, skiing, camping, and mountain biking with gear reviews and adventure profiles. |
www.greatoutdoors.com |
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Open Directory - Recreation: Outdoors |
Recreation: Travel: Specialty Travel: Adventure and Sports (237); Science: Environment (6754); Shopping: Recreation: Outdoors (2491); Society: Gay, Lesbian, ... |
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MaineToday.com | Outdoors |
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Los Angeles Times Travel Guide - Tips, discounts and world destinations from the Los Angeles Times travel section. |
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SFGate: Sports: Outdoors |
Once mighty wool makes comeback in outdoor gear (11/23). MAIN EVENTS: Discover fabulous fungus, learn to hunt and hear stories of the great outdoors (11/30) ... |
www.sfgate.com |
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Detroit News Online | Outdoors |
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Google Directory - Recreation > Outdoors |
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St. Petersburg Times Online: Outdoors |
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www.sptimes.com |
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Sports : Outdoors -- Philadelphia Inquirer |
OUTDOORS LINKS. Outdoors Calendar Listing of clubs and activities in the area Resources How to get listed; whom to contact. RECENT STORIES ... |
www.philly.com |
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Find travel and active wear, camping and climbing equipment, rucksacks, accessories, and sleeping bags. |
www.cotswoldoutdoor.com |
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Outdoors: South Florida Sun-Sentinel |
South Florida's breaking news site, with news, sports and information updated constantly throughout the day. |
www.sun-sentinel.com |
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Outdoor Clothing - Rock Climbing Equipment - Camping Gear - Hiking ... |
UK based outdoor clothing retailer. Stock includes rock climbing equipment, camping gear, stoves, tents hiking boots, waterproofs, fleeces, ht and gloves. |
www.ultimateoutdoors.co.uk |
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CafePress has over 9660 unique , outdoors designs on more than 98600 T-Shirts and Gifts. Narrow your search with topics like funny outdoors, or nature, ... |
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Great outdoors: Hunting, fishing, biking and running news ... |
Top Outdoors Stories. Strong mast crop affects hunters now, next year ... Bill Cochran's Outdoors. You are never more alive than when a predator ... |
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