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Ski Confidently in Comfort and Control by getting in Balance
ski canting, ski boot fitting, ramp angle, stance balancing…what?
 
Ladies lets talk shop for a minute. Your ski gear really does affect how you ski. Not only does the fit of the ski boot affect how the ski reacts but the binding plays a major part in your positioning on the ski.  All three components need to work together to complement your individual stance. There are many terms thrown around like ski canting, ramp angle, boot shims and so forth all of which come down to finding a balance with your gear so you can ski better.
 
Think of it in terms of jean shopping. You have to decide what style of...

Stay Warm
Fall camping can be a great experience, even for novices. Fewer people camp in cooler weather, so you'll find less commotion and more wildlife. Autumn colors are another bonus, and generally there are fewer fire restrictions in the fall. Stargazing is top-notch this time of year as well.
The main challenge for fall camping is keeping your body warm and dry, as weather is always a low pressure system away. About 90 percent of your body heat radiates from your head, so...

In wilderness survival, knowledge is key. Its often said, "the more you know, the less you need to carry". One of the most important survival concepts is the "Rule of Threes", which reveals which survival needs are most important to address.
According to the rule of threes, a...

Here's a video demo of how to pack a backpack...

Calling for help or getting rescued in the wilderness is not something most of us want to do, but spend enough time outdoors and chances are you’ll experience some type of emergency. When it comes to using your cell phone and getting rescued, here are10 tips you can follow that will help rescuers find you quickly, assist them, and get you out safely. A quick rescue increases the odds of survival and can reduce exposure to rescue parties. Communication and signaling play an important role in efficient wilderness rescues. Here are some things to consider:1. Notifying someone of your plan is important. Before you leave for your trip let someone reliable know your expected return time, trail or route, destination, car type and plate number, basic gear you’ll have, your cell phone number & carrier, and other partners names and information. In some cases you can also describe your tent and jacket color, and list supplies.2. Although you might not have cell coverage in the wilderness many areas still have coverage and cell phones are the most common way of initiating rescue for climbers and hikers. You should turn off your cell phone or radio (if you have one) to conserve batteries till your ready to use it. In cold environments try and keep your communication device close to your body to keep it warm conserve battery life (between layers of clothing). Most new phones automatically fix your location when you make an emergency call, this isn’t always guaranteed and you can take a few steps to help.
a. Before your trip activate your phones automatic location setting which enables E911 to calculate your position.
b. Turn on your phone once a day before an emergency for about 5 min, when powered up phones check in with the nearest tower(s), even if there’s not enough signal to make a call, it can be enough to leave an electronic trail.Radios and most cell phones work off line of site meaning land features such as hills, mountains, or heavy tree cover can block the signal. Satellite phones need an unobstructed view of the sky. To make an emergency call, higher open locations will provide the best signal, hold your phone at arms length and rotate around to find the best reception. Once you find the best spot, return to that spot for future calls.3. Think of what information you’ll need to convey to the emergency operator. Dial emergency personal before your emergency contact. Stay calm, in the following order, state your name, your location (double checked) with as many details as possible (Lat/Long or UTM coordinates, elevation, and major land features nearby), if you don’t know your location describing surrounding land features and last known prominent...

The .68 caliber Water Balls are extremely effective for force-on-force training where you can't leave a paint-mess behind, or can't afford case after case of paint, making them the perfect train-anywhere tools. They are designed to work with the new T68 Gen6 magazine-fed paintball markers, and will work with any .68 caliber marker your department already uses! Water Balls leave a small wet splat, requiring no cleaning and leaving no stain. Water Balls are made for law enforcement and military ...