Outdoor Sports

Book review: A Change In Altitude

Published Date: 21 November 2009 A Change In Altitude By Anita Shreve Little, Brown, 291pp, £16.99 BEING a prolific writer can count against you. The last few years have seen a new Anita Shreve novel on the shelves annually...

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Best Singletrack Mountain Bike Trail in Cyprus

Great Mountain Biking and Hiking Route, Troodos Mountains Cyprus Discover the best singletrack mountain bike trail in Cyprus in the Troodos mountains, the Atalante trail, a 12km route round the high point of the island, Mount...

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A Walking Stick is a Unique Christmas Gift

Perfect Present for Youth and Elderly Parents A walking or hiking stick may be the "new cane." They make a great Christmas gift for hikers and a perfect gift for parents who need a cane but refuse to buy one. Walking sticks...

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Man on the run

An eight-time World Mountain Running Grand Prix champion was in town recently to launch Malaysia’s largest outdoor store and get more Malaysians to run outdoors. This year, Wyatt has completed 28 races, averaging four to five...

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A Small Collection Of Various Hollywood Movie Synopses To See (Janna Hampton)

It wasn't that long ago that a trip to the corner video shop was the most convenient way to get a movie. Instead of buying or renting the dvd, people now can choose a movie download instead. You can get virtually any movie you...

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Synnott Mountain Guides Expands Winter Climbing Courses to Include Mixed Climbing 101

Synnott Mountain Guides welcomes the winter climbing season in the Northeast with an expanded list of climbing courses and climbing website. , Synnott Mountain Guides, has expanded its winter climbing courses to include Mixed...

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K2 conqueror dies

Lino Lacedelli saluted six months after fellow hero Compagnoni 20 November, 15:59 (ANSA) - An Italian mountaineer who conquered K2 in 1954 died on Friday, six months after the companion who stepped onto the world's...

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Success on Antisana - but only just

Gaspar has posted his report from the Antisana expedition this past month. The team had difficult conditions on the mountain and two attempts to find a route through the maze of crevasses to the summit...

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Antisana - 25 Oct to 8 Nov '09

This year the October/November Jagged Globe Antisana Expedition comprised six climbers; Geoffrey and Paul from the US, Thistan, Kevin and Stephen from the UK and Syam from India, two local guides; Jaime Avila and Henry Moya and...

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Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Hikers

Presents to Please Outdoor Enthusiasts on Your Holiday List For friends and relatives who enjoy hitting the trails, gifts that tuck easily into a day pack or backpack are perfect for Christmas giving. Whether it’s for a short...

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