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Australia Backpacking By : James Jeremy The ultimate guide to gap years and travelling in Australia. Hiking - An Introduction To Using Maps For Navigation By : Donald Saunders Experience hikers swear by a map and compass for finding their way around and to get themselves out of tight spots and learning the skill of map reading is one of the essential skills for any newcomer to the world of hiking. The Advantages of Using a BackPacking Water Filter By : Jeremy Biberdorf When you go hiking, one of the most important things that you will bring is fresh drinking water. Next time you go hiking, consider brining a portable water filter instead. You could be saving backpack weight and enjoying the cleanest water available. LED Headlamp Usage by Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters A Message to Outdoorsmen By : Ben Anton The men and women who risk their lives each day fighting fires and crime use only the best equipment to ensure their safety and the safety of others. This article describes why LED headlamps are considered the superior choice by these risk-takers. Choosing a Backpacking Stove By : Michael Pavelek This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different types of backpacking stoves. Be Prepared for Hiking Season By : Roberto Bell Tip on hiking safely. Intro to Rock Climbing, Part 2 By : JB Mills There are many challenging extreme sports but nothing will challenge you physically and mentally as much as rock climbing. Rock climbing is a test of stamina, patience, skill, and willpower. Your hands will feel like giving up right into the middle of the climb on a vertical rock face but you can’t stop. You just have to get the strength from somewhere and move on. The moment you lose focus, it could very well mean the end of it all. This is how and when accidents happen. Intro to Rock Climbing By : JB Mills Few sports can test your physical and mental endurance like the way rock climbing does. Climbing even a relatively small rock can take literally hours. If you are interested in rock climbing then you will have to prepare yourself mentally as well as physically. You will also need to gather as much information as possible on Rock Climbing through the internet; libraries or you can talk to a rock climbing professional. The Healthy Back Bag By : maxine greco The attributes of a bag specifically designed to alleviate neck and shoulder problems. Travel Backpacking Packing Tips By : tanjak Backpacking guide and tips for every adventurer. The Bizz Johnson Trail By : Anand The Bizz Johnson Trail is among California’s hottest spots for outdoor adventure, with hiking, camping, fishing and more. Montana’s Little St. Joseph Peak: the Last Hurrah and the Breathtaking View! By : gordonh The last hurrah on Little St. Joseph Peak in the Montana Bitterroot Range: a crowning triumph, a stellar view! Montana’s Pyramid Pass and the Adventure that was Bear-ly There! By : gordonh The trek to Pyramid Pass: A Montana Adventure with “no major problem” paired with “bear along the trail” The Longest Mile - Spring Training and Treasure in Montana's Bitterroot Mountains By : gordonh The longest mile: a springtime training hike into the Bitterroot Range leads to Montana mountain treasure!