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Basic Hiking Tips & Techniques : How to Prepare for a Hiking Trip

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:37:05 +0000

Learn how to prepare for a hiking trip in this free hiking video

Expert: Karl Jensen
Bio: Karl Jensen has been hiking for seven years in the New England area. Karl is currently interning in the adventure program at Smith College to gain more knowledge about hiking.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Duration : 0:2:8

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Camping & Backpacking : How to Select Hiking Boots

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 07:20:32 +0000

Hiking boots should be chosen based on the difficulty of a hike, and both weight and material should be taken into consideration. Learn about the importance of ankle support and water resistance in hiking boots with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on hiking boots.

Expert: Dr. T. Scott Cook
Contact: www.weu.com/about_us.htm
Bio: Dr. T. Scott Cook has a degrees in Recreational Leadership and Outdoor Adventure from Greenfield Community College and the University of Massachusetts.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Duration : 0:3:49

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Narwhale hunting – A Boy Among Polar Bears – BBC

admin — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:28:01 +0000

**Contains images of whale hunting some may find offensive** From the wonderful BBC documentary, A Boy Among Polar Bears, this video clip shows the Inuits hunting whales. Amazing free video clip from the BBC.

Duration : 0:3:52

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Day hiking trip

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:00:36 +0000

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Last weekend my son and I went on a day hiking trip. Before we left the truck I got out the Garmin GPS and the topo maps and saved the truck as a waypoint.

We then hiked to a local creek and had lunch with eversafe meals – which are kinda like MREs.

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Duration : 0:9:3

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The Subway in Zion National Park Video Hike

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:22:27 +0000

Join Lindsay, Jenny and Mike as they hike through one of Zion National Park’s most exciting trails: The Subway. Located on the Kolob side of Utah’s Zion Canyon, a trip down The Subway is perhaps one of the most coveted hikes in the world, and can be done only by permit. Brought to you by GeoQuest. http://www.geoquesttech.com

Duration : 0:10:7

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Using a water filter while on a hiking trip

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:22:36 +0000

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Water filters help remove harmful bacteria and viruses.

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Duration : 0:1:34

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Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park Video Hike

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:37:19 +0000

Join Susannah, Samantha and Jason as they ascend Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park for the first time. Located in the heart of Southern Utah’s Zion Canyon, an ascent of Angel’s Landing is perhaps one of the most coveted hikes in the world. Brought to you by GeoQuest. http://www.geoquesttech.com

Duration : 0:9:43

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Backpacking & Camping Tips : Breaking In Hiking Boots

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:46:16 +0000

Before lacing up a pair of hiking boots, a finger should fit behind the heel when the toes are all the way to the front. Break in a pair of hiking boots and use different lacing techniques with tips from a backpacking guide in this free video on camping and hiking.

Expert: Richard Fields
Bio: Richard Fields has been an avid backpacker and backcountry guide for over 25 years.
Filmmaker: Patrick Eaves

Duration : 0:2:34

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Hiking Survival Tips & Techniques : Avoiding & Treating Hypothermia

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:35:09 +0000

Learn how to avoid or how to treat hypothermia in this free wilderness survival video.

Duration : 0:2:26

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Hiking to the Into The Wild Bus; Arriving At The Bus!

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:17:19 +0000

Roughly 28 miles in and we’re finally at the bus. We’ve crossed two deep and fast moving rivers, 20+ streams, hiked 13 miles up and down mountains and hills and have a 13 mile hike back to camp to look forward to, all in 24 hours. Needless to say, we’re exhausted.

We didn’t make this trek because we idolize Chris McCandless or what he did. We don’t condone his decisions or his actions, nor do we fully understand them. Chris did lead an extraordinary life and had the courage to follow his dreams, even if they led him to his own demise.

I can’t speak for Sean, though I know we have a similar outlook on Chris’ story but as for me, I came to see the land and having a destination that was the core of a well told story made it that much more worthwhile.

Follow your dreams but not that the expense of common sense.

It’s late, I’ll likely revise this and post a link to a blog about our trip.

Constructive comments and criticisms only please. Please be respectful of other commenters, we’re each entitled to our own opinions and interpretations.

Duration : 0:4:3

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