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Surveying Heights of British Hills
Surveying Heights of British Hills
northernpies.blogspot.com — And other hillwalking subjects featured on Youtube…….. Below is the text of an email I just received,... forwarded to me by Bill Gallon. The subject is British Hills on Youtube, in particular the surveys on heights of hills recently carried out by John Barnard and Graham Jackson. The text is ... (more) Surveying Heights of British Hills
Andrew Skurka (andrewskurka) on Twitter
twitter.com — Motel tonight. Plan 34-mi push tom to cabin. High to be 15 below; low, -25. Tough start:... last wk, 75 deg in Mass. Confident I can do this. 10:26 PM Mar 13th via txt Just landed in kotz. -25 below, ouch. Intimidating landscape - snow and ice covered ... (more) Andrew Skurka (andrewskurka) on Twitter
Wolves Kill Alaska Jogger--Implications for Colorado
natureblog.blogspot.com — The recent death of a woman runner in Alaska makes me wonder how the "New West" world... of outdoor sports would mesh with increasing wolf populations here in Colorado . Perhaps some of the people who welcome the wolves' return for ecological--and even ... (more) Wolves Kill Alaska Jogger--Implications for Colorado
Days 71 to 74: Busy Days and the Buffalo Commons
Days 71 to 74: Busy Days and the Buffalo Commons
threehundredsixtyfivewalks.blogspot.com — Been busy these past few days. First off, fighting a virus that has lodged in my lungs,... reluctant to let me out of its grasp. And then the rain finally decided to give us a reprieve. I promised the girls that they would have their own bedroom by Sept. 1---so I've begun with new vigor on the ... (more) Days 71 to 74: Busy Days and the Buffalo Commons
Fatal Mountain Lion Attacks
southeasternoutdoors.com — California - June 1890 7 year old boy killed by two lions while playing near his home... in Siskiyou County. California - July 1909 Rabid cougar attacks woman and child who survived the attack but died later from rabies. Washington - December 1924 13 ... (more) Fatal Mountain Lion Attacks
NATURE NOIR - JORDAN FISHER SMITH
naturenoir.com — nature_noir_by_jordan_fisher_smith NATURE NOIR Ranger Jordan Fisher Smith, author of Nature Noir: A Park Ranger's Patrol in the... Sierra, had worked in the Sierra Nevada, the Grand Tetons, and Alaska. But he found the greatest adventure of his life ... (more) NATURE NOIR - JORDAN FISHER SMITH
About those "2 Inches" ...
About those "2 Inches" ...
natureblog.blogspot.com — That was last night's forecast from the National Weather Service. And below you can see what "2... to 4 inches" looks like. More like eight to ten. I don't fault them completely, however. Usually the forecast is accurate. But " upslope " storms are ... (more) About those "2 Inches" ...
Check OUT Bird Art Exhibit at Schuylkill Center
blogs.courierpostonline.com — Spring means birds, so what better time to check out the "Nest and Branch: A Juried Gallery... Exhibition on Birds and Their Habitats" presented by the Schuylkill Center in Philadelphia through April 3. "We tried to present the beauty of birds and how ... (more) Check OUT Bird Art Exhibit at Schuylkill Center
Alaska wolves 'killed' US teacher out jogging
Alaska wolves 'killed' US teacher out jogging
news.bbc.co.uk — Wolves in Alaska are suspected of killing a teacher in an isolated village while she was out... jogging. An autopsy has revealed that Candice Berner, 32, died of injuries sustained in an animal attack, officials said. Her body was dragged off a rural ... (more) Alaska wolves 'killed' US teacher out jogging
Hog Sticking Raj Style! Pt I
Hog Sticking Raj Style! Pt I
trochronicles.blogspot.com — © 2010 Albert A Rasch and The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles $g&m f9bd 45kd q!?5. trochronicles.blogspot.com Well my... friends, I have found a couple of great chapters from Major General JG Elliott's treatise on field sports, written shortly after the heyday of the British Raj! It took me a bit of ... (more) Hog Sticking Raj Style! Pt I
Snow Terror
natureblog.blogspot.com — It's snowing, which is normal, although we do get tired of winter by the third week of... March. (Cure: go out and play in it. Must do that.) Meanwhile, it's always worse in Russia. (more) Snow Terror
The Snow Terror
The Snow Terror
englishrussia.com — "A new convict is suspected in mass terror, responsible for thousands of cars damaged and normal traffic... disrupted all across Russian Federation. He's name is Snow and he is wanted by federal government to be detained and appear before gran ... (more) The Snow Terror
Grey Matters
mycupcakemafia.com — When we are young we need rules. This structure and guidance is what allows us to grow... while being safe. Children (and many adults) often don’t recognize that just because you “can” it doesn’t mean you “should”. So as children we are given rules. They are ... (more) Grey Matters
Kinder Edge and Chinley Churn
Kinder Edge and Chinley Churn
northernpies.blogspot.com — On the occasion of the English version of the TGO Challenge Annual gathering at The Snake Inn... in Derbyshire during which I camped in the Akto on some tilted soggy stuff and skilfully avoided the walk arranged by the Arranger Alan Hardy. His idea of a 14 mile walk through the Pennine ... (more) Kinder Edge and Chinley Churn
Flies That'll Make You Green with Envy this St. Patrick's Day
flyfishing.about.com — While olive green is one of the most popular colors used in flies these days, just think... the Blue Winged Olive, I don't find myself using many traditionally green flies. But since it's St. Patrick's Day week, I figured we'd celebrate with a look at some of the wacky green flies we get a kick ... (more) Flies That'll Make You Green with Envy this St. ...
Weekend Recap 3/14/10
Weekend Recap 3/14/10
trochronicles.blogspot.com — © 2010 Albert A Rasch and The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles $g&m f9bd 45kd q!?5. trochronicles.blogspot.com Weekend Recap... 3/14/10 Well my friends, I have some exciting things going on this coming week. This week will be 100% hog-centric!  We are starting off with a couple of days of ... (more) Weekend Recap 3/14/10
Interesting Geology Above the Little Manistee
Interesting Geology Above the Little Manistee
northcountrytrailnews.blogspot.com — Little Manistee River from the NCT (photo by JHY) if you like this article, click the Blip... chiclet! by JHY Today the Spirit of the Woods Chapter of the NCTA hiked the popular route from High Bridge trailhead to Leitch Bayou ... (more) Interesting Geology Above the Little Manistee
The Vole in the Trail
natureblog.blogspot.com —  I had an odd wildlife encounter on my winter camping trip two weeks ago. While skiing down... from the Eagle's Nest Wilderness area, I met a couple skiing up with their big dog—some kind of hair-in-the-eyes sheepdog, wearing booties, no less. ... (more) The Vole in the Trail
Voles (Meadow Mice) Management Guidelines--UC IPM
ipm.ucdavis.edu — UC IPM Home > Homes, Gardens, Landscapes, and Turf > Voles (Meadow Mice) How to Manage Pests... Pests in Gardens and Landscapes Vole (meadow mouse). Six species of voles of the genus Microtus occur in California. They are collectively called meadow mice ... (more) Voles (Meadow Mice) Management Guidelines--UC IPM
photographs by Mark Chappell
faculty.ucr.edu — Voles (Microtus) are a large and widely distributed group of rodents in the Northern Hemisphere; sometimes they... are called 'field mice'. This one is the montane vole, found as its name implies in mountainous regions in western North America. I ... (more) photographs by Mark Chappell
NDIS Montane Vole Wildlife Page
ndis.nrel.colostate.edu — Montane Vole Microtus montanus Habitat: Montane voles generally occupy moist to wet habitats with thick grass or... forb cover, including aspen stands. They also occur in drier grasslands with forbs and sagebrush, but usually in lower numbers (Armstrong ... (more) NDIS Montane Vole Wildlife Page
Raccoons On The Run
blogcabinangler.com — When the Idaho House Resources Committee recently took up SB 1286 Sen. Gary Schroeder’s bill to classify... raccoons as “predatory wildlife” to ease control of the pesky animals, four members of the committee donned coon-skin hats in honor of the bill. “What creativity – I love it!” ... (more) Raccoons On The Run
Up hill and down dale...
Up hill and down dale...
alansloman.blogspot.com — All day out on the hill with just the one pub ~ what sort of Challenge training... is that then? The diet hasn't been giing that well. Actually, it hasn't gone at all according to plan. I had been planning on losing just two ounces a day, but in fact I have gained an ounce a day since the plan ... (more) Up hill and down dale...
En fredagseftermiddag på Vildmarksmässan 2010
En fredagseftermiddag på Vildmarksmässan 2010
kajak.nu — Mässans snyggaste fotbeklädnad Igår drällde vi ett par timmar på Vildmarksmässan & Allt för sjön . Tjötade,... spanade på nåt föredrag, tjötade lite till, klämde på lite prylar, shoppade lite light, spanade i/på en del stoooora båtar. ... (more) En fredagseftermiddag på Vildmarksmässan 2010
Alaska teacher found dead; wolves to blame?
msnbc.msn.com — ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Villagers in a remote Alaska region are blaming the death of a 32-year-old schoolteacher... on wolves after her body was found along on isolated road, though an autopsy completed Thursday was inconclusive. The autopsy concluded that ... (more) Alaska teacher found dead; wolves to blame?
Kayak Event - Allt inom paddling med butiker i Stockholm, Malmö och på nätet. Hyra och köpa ...
kayakevent.se — Kayak Event - Allt inom paddling med butiker i Stockholm, Malmö och på nätet. Hyra och köpa... kajak/kajaker. Events, kurser i havskajak och forskajak. Vi säljer Tiderace Xcite och Xplore! (more) Kayak Event - Allt inom paddling med butiker i ...
Arostegui at it Again: Fly Fisher up for Another Record
flyfishing.about.com — A look at the latest fly fisherman up for world record consideration, according to the International Game... Fish Association: It wasn't the biggest fish he's caught, but a 1-pound, 4-ounce Pacific barracuda might just land Martin Arostegui in the World Record book, again. That's right, ... (more) Arostegui at it Again: Fly Fisher up for Another Record
Spinning: A Yarn With An Urban Fly Guy
Spinning: A Yarn With An Urban Fly Guy
suburbanbushwacker.blogspot.com — After much to-ing and fro-ing we’d set a new challenge, fishing the lowest pool of the Ravensbourne,... where it meets the Thames, just as the tide turns and starts to fill it with salt water – as the big-uns came to snaffle up the little-uns. Cold ... (more) Spinning: A Yarn With An Urban Fly Guy
Revised 2010 Goals for Ben G. Outdoors
Revised 2010 Goals for Ben G. Outdoors
beng-outdoors.blogspot.com — Can you help Ben G. Outdoors achieve our 2010 Goals? Image courtesy of pfala 1. Have at least... one Guest post a month on other Blogs (Why Decoys are so important while turkey hunting by Ben G) 2. Generate no less than 5000 page ... (more) Revised 2010 Goals for Ben G. Outdoors
Saturday Blog Rodeo 03/13/10
Saturday Blog Rodeo 03/13/10
trochronicles.blogspot.com — © 2010 Albert A Rasch and The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles $g&m f9bd 45kd q!?5. trochronicles.blogspot.com Blog Rodeo:... 03/13/10 Wow, another week has gone by, and Saturday has arrived, and it is time for my usual fare: another Blog Rodeo! How time flies when you are having fun! Once again, ... (more) Saturday Blog Rodeo 03/13/10
It's that time of Year, Again!
whitetailwoods.blogspot.com — Daylight Saving Time, Please remember to change those clocks and those smoke detector batteries.... (more) It's that time of Year, Again!
Win a SPOT GPS Satellite Messenger!
Win a SPOT GPS Satellite Messenger!
greatwildoutdoors.com — Spot GPS Satellite Messenger Check this out! It’s a contest to win a SPOT GPS messenger PLUS... a free year of service! The SPOT Messenger is a GPS enabled tracking and communications device all in one. Some features of the SPOT: Send a SOS/911 message. If you are in a serious ... (more) Win a SPOT GPS Satellite Messenger!
Possible Fatal Wolf Attack in Alaska
Possible Fatal Wolf Attack in Alaska
backpacker.com — A bold wolf pack is being blamed for killing a teacher near Chignik Lake, Alaska... (more) Possible Fatal Wolf Attack in Alaska
Check OUT Spring Family Nature Hike April 3
Check OUT Spring Family Nature Hike April 3
blogs.courierpostonline.com — Enjoy an outdoor adventure exploring a wide array of plants and animals by participating in an Awaking... to Spring Family Nature Hike on Saturday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Palmyra Cove Nature Park’s 250-acre preserve. The Awaking to Spring ... (more) Check OUT Spring Family Nature Hike April 3
Glossop
alansloman.blogspot.com — Woohooo! Currently holed up in a spanking B&B with Lynnie, Lord Elpus & Miss Whiplash, with WiFi!... We are about to hit the highspots of the town and discuss with Lord E (you can't trust the gurls with this...) our route for tomorrow. The reason I say you can't trust the gurls is that they ... (more) Glossop
Check OUT Coriell Institute Annual Science Fair
Check OUT Coriell Institute Annual Science Fair
blogs.courierpostonline.com — The Coriell Institute for Medical Research holds its 29th Annual Tri-County Science Fair, showcasing the very best... of South Jersey’s science programs on Saturday at Camden County College’s Blackwood campus. More than 200 students in grades 6 ... (more) Check OUT Coriell Institute Annual Science Fair
Camden County College
camdencc.edu — Take Route 30 West (also known as Admiral Wilson Boulevard). Continue to the Linden Avenue exit (sign... also states "LAST EXIT BEFORE TOLL"). Continue on Linden Avenue to the fifth traffic light and turn left onto Seventh Street/Haddon Avenue. At the ... (more) Camden County College
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
coriell.org — The Coriell Institute for Medical Research is an independent, not-for-profit research organization dedicated to understanding human genetic... diseases and providing the highest quality genetic resources. (more) Coriell Institute for Medical Research
Park designation honors Charlie Meyers
Park designation honors Charlie Meyers
denverpost.com — It's official. The "Dream Stream" portion of the South Platte River connecting Elevenmile and Spinney Mountain reservoirs... will become the Charlie Meyers State Wildlife Area on May 1. The change was unanimously approved by the Colorado Wildlife ... (more) Park designation honors Charlie Meyers
Adventure Mags to Publish iPad Versions
Adventure Mags to Publish iPad Versions
blog.sierratradingpost.com — With the iPad set to begin shipping on April 3rd, the adventure publishing industry is trying to... wrap its collective head around the opportunities the new technology will present. A slew of magazines, including at least two outdoor adventure ... (more) Adventure Mags to Publish iPad Versions
Summit on the Summit Documentary Airs Sunday!
Summit on the Summit Documentary Airs Sunday!
theadventureblog.blogspot.com — Back in January, a team of celebrity climbers made the trek up to the summit of Mt.... Kilimanjaro in Africa. The team, which included musician Kenna, rapper Lupe Fiasco, and actors Emile Hirsch and Jessica Biel. Dubbed the Summit on the Summit , the ... (more) Summit on the Summit Documentary Airs Sunday!
Why Decoys are so important while turkey hunting by Ben G
Why Decoys are so important while turkey hunting by Ben G
huntinglife.com — A few days a go as I was day dreaming about turkey hunting I asked myself what... would turkey hunting be like with out a decoy. After pondering it for a while I realized how difficult would be to actually get a Tom in close enough to shoot with out a ... (more) Why Decoys are so important while turkey hunting by Ben G
The Mandala
brionvoges.blogspot.com — So it's been two days since the Chatty crew rolled into Bishop, CA and we have been... making the most of Spring Break '10. I came here with a list of 8 problems: 1. The Mandala 2. The Buttermilker 3. The Swarm 4. Spectre 5. Stained Glass 6. Checkerboard ... (more) The Mandala
Check OUT Amazing Life of Bishop of Baghdad
Check OUT Amazing Life of Bishop of Baghdad
blogs.courierpostonline.com — Rev. Andrew White signing book next to Kyle Horner with pen that signed Saddam's death warrant. (Photo... by an amazed Kevin Callahan) Two weeks ago, here in South Jersey, the Bishop of Baghdad told the chilling story of how his pen actually was ... (more) Check OUT Amazing Life of Bishop of Baghdad
First One Legged Ascents
louderthan11.com — Many apologies for lack of posts for a while now, but rest assured the old adage “calm... before the storm” most certainly applies @ LT11. One project that is currently in production is a video about Ronnie Dickson, an amputee rock ... (more) First One Legged Ascents
I Getta Hard On!
I Getta Hard On!
natedraughn.louderthan11.com — What UP! I’m headin to Alabama this weekend to help Jordan out with the Amputee video with... Ronnie Dickson. Here’s A Lil Preview. Weather is wack!! Instead of climbing, my friends and I made a country song and bought some FLARP! Watch the Shiizzzz! Peace! Nate D. (more) I Getta Hard On!
Native Hunt Hog Specials
Native Hunt Hog Specials
trochronicles.blogspot.com — My very good friend T. Michael Riddle, owner and steward of Native Hunt properties, forwarded a very... special deal for anyone interested in taking some California feral hogs. T. Michael writes: Native Hunt has something for you, our loyal customers and friends! "As is the case with any ... (more) Native Hunt Hog Specials
"Trekking The North Country Trail" by Nimblewill Nomad
"Trekking The North Country Trail" by Nimblewill Nomad
northcountrytrailnews.blogspot.com — Nimblewill Nomad if you like this article, click the Blip chiclet! submitted by Todd McMahon (TMan)- an... interview with "Eb" Eberhard, Nimblewill Nomad. TMAN: Hi Eb, From looking at your website I understand that you will be having a new book coming out soon "Trekking ... (more) "Trekking The North Country Trail" by Nimblewill Nomad
Gotemba Station to Camp Fuji
bikely.com — Click here to view this route Length: 5.68km / 3.55mi View recent routes in: Japan » Tokyo... » Tokyo View all routes from fourfox65 (more) Gotemba Station to Camp Fuji
Check OUT The Treehouse in Audubon Friday
Check OUT The Treehouse in Audubon Friday
blogs.courierpostonline.com — Amanda Castner teaching students at UrbanPromise about Picasso. (Photo by an unartistic Kevin Callahan) The Treehouse Coffee... Shop in Audubon will be hosting the youth of UrbanPromise as part of their open mic night this Friday from 6:30-7:30.  ... (more) Check OUT The Treehouse in Audubon Friday