Showing posts with label Adventure Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Adventure Challenge. Show all posts

Saturday, February 11, 2012

More Alaskan Adventures

This time, it was a trip down Seward Highway, to about Girdwood or so. The ice breakup, though no sign of spring, is beautiful and watching the ice chunks flow by with majestic mountains in the background is amazing.

More Alaskan AdventuresBut what is even more amazing was the sighting of not one, not two but FOUR Dall sheep on the moutainside next to the road. I've seen moose up here, and I've seen eagles, and even an otter. But not a sheep:

More Alaskan Adventures
More Alaskan Adventures
More Alaskan Adventures
More Alaskan Adventures
More Alaskan Adventures
More Alaskan Adventures

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Tiger Hills Trekking

Tiger Hills TrekkingTiger Hill, about 12 km from Darjeeling, is a mecca for tourists visiting the mountains. Trekking in tiger hills is just apt for extreme adventure adrenaline junkies. It is most famous for its sunrising site. Trekking in this terrain provides the most exotic view of the Kanchenjunga traversing through bamboo bushes rhododendron forest. The view of Mt. Everest from this point is sedating. Access to a watch tower is also possible while trekking here. The Tiger Hills can be reached by jeep, but you even can trek to the top. The best time to visit tiger hills is March to May and September to November.

Tiger Hills TrekkingTrekking in Ghoom - a small hilly locality in Darjeeling - will take us to Ghoom railway station, the highest rail station in India, and Ghoom monastery, one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries located just below Ghoom railway station, to see an enshrined image of Maitreya Buddha. From Ghoom you can also visit Senchel sanctuary, which offers great picnic spots, and its two artificial lakes serve as a reservoir for supply of water to Darjeeling town. Many tourists are attracted towards "Senchal Lake" near by Senchel sanctuary for its picturesque beauty of water and blue sky. How about enjoying a picnic in this highest golf course and picnic spot in the world. Exciting trek......indeed.

Tiger Hills TrekkingTrekking in Himalayan Peak

Tiger Hills TrekkingGorilla Trekking

Tiger Hills TrekkingTrekking in Himalayan Peak

Saturday, February 6, 2010

2009 Innovative Fitness Canuck Place Adventure Challenge Surpasses All Expectations

The 2009 Innovative Fitness Canuck Place Adventure Challenge was a spectacular success with 200 competitors, including 17 children, challenging themselves to help children and their families embrace life at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Top Ten Camping Tips

Camping is a great way to help you reduce stress. Being in the outdoors gives you a sense of natural peace and serenity. And it also gives you a chance to stretch out those cramped muscles of yours. However, camping, when executed unplanned, may yet be a source of stress and even injury. So, in camping, always practice common sense. The effort you put in planning the trip, including the things that you have to bring, may spell the success or failure of your camping trip. Remember the horror stories you hear from people who despise camping because of bad judgment or simply embarking on the trip with a 'come-what-may' mindset. Yes, camping is supposed to be roughing it up but it does not mean you should not plan it. Camping should be an exciting experience but it ceases to be that when trouble sets in. Here are some camping tips that you can opt to follow.

Top Ten Camping Tips
1. Before you get too worked up, line up all the camping gear that you intend to cram in your backpack and give it a once-over. No, check it twice, even three times. I am quite certain you will be able to think something up, an item that is not on your list that might eventually become handy in the outdoors or on this particular trip of yours.

Top Ten Camping Tips2. Bring extra clothing. This is a contingency for events like a slip on muddy ground, or a fall while crossing a shallow river, or perhaps just a sudden change in climate. Always think ahead.

Top Ten Camping Tips3. Bug repellents and sunscreen are musts. Do not allow your night to be a sleepless one.

4. Heavy items at the bottom of the bag, lighter ones on top. Crushed food or damaged gear can be a hassle.

5. It would be advisable to precook hot dishes if your plan is to relax on the camping trip. All you have to do when you get there is preheat it and then enjoy. Of course, cooking outdoors is awesome but it would be better to do some heavy cooking on the next day. You might want to rest after that long trip.

6. Make a list of your menu from breakfast to dinner. This way, you can pack your stuff better, last in first out.

7. If water is an issue on the camping area, stock up on drinking water and instead of bringing regular plates, carry paper plates instead. Just make sure you also brought along garbage bags.

8. Of course you did not forget flashlights but always bring extra batteries for emergencies.

9. First aid kits are always a first when traveling into the wild.

10. Always keep out an eye for possible sources of problems. It would not hurt to be proactive.

Always remember, camping can be really fun when you want it to be.

For those who wish to discover more about camping why not do some research here: camping tips

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Camping vs Cruising

I am back from a lovely week away in Somerset. We went camping and the park was great with lots of children's facilities and the weather wasn't too bad for October either! We were thinking of doing a cruise next year so I was thinking what would I prefer a cruise or camping in the UK, let me think....

Camping vs Cruising Cruising- Exotic destinations
Camping - Cold and Wet
Camping- Cleaning and Cooking
Cruising- Being Waited on hand and foot
Camping- Cleaning and Cooking
Cruising- A la Carte menus
Camping - Sausage sandwiches
Cruising- Broadway shows
Camping- Talent shows
Cruising- Waking up in different destinations
Camping- Waking up in a freezing Caravan/Tent
Cruising- Dressing up for formal nights
Camping-Wellies


All in all camping was great but I think that a cruise is definitely on the agenda for next year!