Kayaking is an activity that forces you to become one with the water in ways that are impossible with larger boats. For one, your seat is often times beneath the surface, which brings you approximately to eye level with most of the seabirds and wildlife you will encounter. You also are given only [...]
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Welcome to a new feature of our blog! I’ve polled our intrepid group of outdoors coordinators and will now share the results periodically with all of you. Recommendations include web links so you can continue to research our suggestions (for instance, to hike these you’ll need to get a map!) but at the [...]
(by Lisa M. Dale)
I have been ice climbing now three times before, but I still consider myself somewhat of a rookie. I begin, taking it slowly, thinking through where will my next crampon point go, where will my next ice axe swing be aimed? I enjoy the focus that your brain and body [...]
We arrive at the Mercer Park & Ride when it is still dark. A little too early for a Saturday morning, I think, but at the same time, it is nice to get an early start. My housemate and I join the small contingent waiting for others to arrive. We are [...]
I have never been so excited to see a nondescript aluminum canister of compressed air. Even its torn, faded stickers are creating a rather alarming urge to clap my hands and giggle like a little girl.
My name is Janelle and I’m the resident SCUBA guide. My last name is Baarspul but given that it’s [...]