| A little forethought and organization will payoff in a | | | | campers that fit in the back of a pickup truck. These |
| great memorable adventure for that next outdoors | | | | can have full kitchens, beds, a shower and toilet in |
| excursion you may have planned. | | | | them. |
| Gas lanterns give off bright light but are noisy and will | | | | 3. Check the altitude of your destination before |
| be the most expensive of all lanterns to operate. | | | | climbing � air pressure decreases as you go |
| You will have to pack extra propane bottles | | | | up mountains, the higher you climb the thinner the air |
| Then you have the glorious Sunset and after that | | | | will be. See if you are going to climb heights that will |
| why not get together with your neighboring campers | | | | require you to have aid for breathing. |
| for a story telling session and singsong round the | | | | 4. Always keep your head covered for cold weather |
| campfire. If you thought a Camping Vacation would | | | | � you typically loose almost half of your |
| be 'roughing it' and 'hard work' then think again, yes it | | | | body heat with an uncovered head. |
| will take some planning but that's half the fun and it | | | | 5. Remember the useful mnemonic for surviving cold |
| won't be that much work. | | | | mountain weather: COLD � Clean clothing, |
| To go camping does not have to cost a arm and a | | | | Overheating prevention, Loose and Layered clothes, |
| leg. With the basics found in your home you could go | | | | and Dry clothing. |
| today. | | | | 6. Watch for frostbite in freezing mountains |
| To make the most of the camping experience, | | | | � check for signs of frostbite regularly, |
| it�s important to consider the weather | | | | rewarm the body part if the symptoms are mild, |
| before packing up the camper or travel trailer. | | | | keep frostbitten areas from freezing again. Do not |
| It is important to check beforehand as to where | | | | rub the frostbitten area with snow, avoid drinking |
| cycling is allowed. Most National Parks only allow biking | | | | alcohol, do not smoke, and do not try to thaw the |
| on the paved and backcountry dirt roads throughout | | | | frostbitten part drastically. |
| the parks. Most hiking trails do not allow bicycles. | | | | Surviving weather on the mountain is all about |
| Most of your cycling through the parks will be done | | | | preparation. Learn from the boy scouts � |
| on the same roads used for cars. | | | | always be prepared. But be sure that your |
| A large van called an RV in employed by many | | | | preparations are appropriate, nothing is worse than |
| campers, or more commonly in the UK a caravan is | | | | being unprepared or being improperly prepared. |
| attached to a car. Both of these serve as basic | | | | Don't expect to bring along your everyday |
| mobile homes, with beds, gas and sometimes | | | | dinnerware and automatic coffeepot for your |
| electricity. | | | | campout. Remember, you will be roughing it, so pack |
| Where to go is the big decision. Some are lucky | | | | accordingly. Bring plastic dishes and cutlery that can |
| enough to live near national parks.These are national | | | | be washed and reused, but won't break in transit. |
| parks because they are very special areas. | | | | Camping... a way of life! |
| Had it with the "rat race"? Got time off but not | | | | More and more people are traveling these days for |
| much cash to spend? Losing touch with your family? | | | | different reasons. Some travel for adventure, some |
| Sounds like an old-fashioned campout is just what | | | | to be close to nature and some for just a |
| you need. | | | | rejuvenating weekend getaway. A definite upcoming |
| Outdoor Survival tip: Preparing for the Mountain | | | | trend is more and more people seeking untouched |
| Weather | | | | locales and wilderness. |
| Climbing is one great feat that thrill-seekers enjoy for | | | | Camping is a great way to enjoy amazing outdoors |
| all of its challenges that force one to exercise great | | | | and be close to nature. It is not just another holiday; |
| skill and strategy. One of the great challenges of | | | | it's a way of life. While camping out, one is |
| mountain climbing is severe weather conditions at | | | | surrounded by nature and serenity. The experience |
| great heights. Weather on mountains may be | | | | might be missing urban comforts that one is used to... |
| drastically different from that of lower elevations, so | | | | but in return one gets to explore a lot that is |
| it is very important to prepare for mountain weather. | | | | absolutely different from the usual city life. |
| Here are some tips to help you get ready to face | | | | More on Wilderness Survival Tips. |
| weather on the mountain: | | | | In the hustle bustle of the fast paced life that we |
| 1. Know the weather you are up against� | | | | live in, we tend to lose touch with our own selves. |
| before gearing up and going for your climb check out | | | | Camping is a wonderful way to get in touch with |
| first how the weather will be at your climbing site. | | | | one's inner self. |
| Check out weather forecasts through the local | | | | One of the most convenient and popular camping |
| weather bureau or through weather websites. You | | | | activities is hiking trails. For some people a hike can |
| would not want to take a thick parka on a scorching | | | | consist of a simple walk around the park, while |
| hot day nor would you want to wear your tank top | | | | others prefer a much lengthier hike. Regardless of |
| on freezing peaks. | | | | what sort of hike you will be taking, a little |
| 2. Base your gear on the reported weather | | | | preparation will go a long way in ensuring a |
| � if the weather forecast reports a hundred | | | | comfortable journey. |
| degrees on your climbing site, be sure to wear cool | | | | Many of the activities you might be interested in will |
| and loose fitting clothes and take sun block, lots of | | | | be available in the towns near the parks. Various |
| water, hydrating salts and other gear to combat the | | | | outfitters and companies outside some of the |
| heat. If you are facing cold weather be sure to wear | | | | popular National Parks will offer excursions that go |
| thick and layered warm clothes, some climbing eye | | | | into the parks. |
| protection for the drafts and other things you might | | | | Get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether |
| need to combat freezing temperatures. | | | | you�re camping, hiking, fishing, or just |
| Whether you have a tight budget or believe | | | | hanging out in the woods for the day, with a little |
| sky�s the limit, you will find many camping | | | | planning and by following these tips, I�m |
| supplies that range from as little as $20.00 all the way | | | | confident you and you�re palate will have |
| up to the hundreds. | | | | the experience of a lifetime. |
| Many campgrounds provide fun activities like pools, | | | | With the hectic life many of us lead it would certainly |
| playgrounds, fishing or recreational boating, so check | | | | be great to just "get away" from civilization and have |
| your local listings to see what adventures lie ahead. | | | | fun in the wild outdoors. How many of us really know |
| Camping is relatively inexpensive, often nostalgic, and | | | | what to do when we get there or what to take with |
| gives campers a chance to really appreciate their | | | | us in the "survival pack"? Camping can be a really |
| natural world. | | | | refreshing lift to life, but roughing it may not come |
| Cross country skiing is a wonderful way to | | | | without some sort of price. Adequate preparation is a |
| experience the parks wilderness during the winter | | | | must and may prevent your trip into the wilds from |
| season. Snowshoeing trails may also be available in | | | | becoming a disaster. |
| parks. | | | | True to its name, the local quarries provided some of |
| Given below are the kind of clothes you should get | | | | the highest quality stone for monuments in |
| from the stores in order to keep you comfortable | | | | Washington. |
| during your trip and the technologies following these | | | | More on Camping Outdoors Tips at |
| clothes. | | | | Conversion van camping doesn't give you the luxury |
| A roll of tin foil will be needed the thicker the better. | | | | of life in an RV, nor the discomfort of sleeping in a |
| works very well for cooking in .Bring a plastic pail to | | | | tent. It can be tough to safely heat a van at night, |
| carry water in. A plastic basin will work to do dishes | | | | but it's cheap compared to an RV, and you can go |
| and wash up little dirty faces and hands. | | | | places they cannot. We spent more than 25 nights |
| Be aware that the glass globe of all gas and propane | | | | sleeping in our conversion van last year. |
| lanterns get extremely hot and can give you a | | | | Instead of going up to other campers and saying, |
| serious burn. | | | | �Hi, I�m Kerry and I�m |
| The thought of camping alone can be very | | | | here by myself� ask questions like |
| intimidating, especially if you�re a woman. | | | | �How can I contact you if I experience a |
| Ideally, it is not something recommended to women | | | | problem� or �is this campground |
| new to camping. | | | | regularly patrolled? |
| RV's come in many sizes and shapes. They start with | | | | |