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Ice climbing in Ouray, Colorado

Jay Kinghorn, a rock climber, trail runner and co-author of Perfect Digital Photography, gives you 8 tips for taking adventure travel and action photos in the wintertime.

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50-Foot-High Wave Faces Trigger the "Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational" in Hawaii

Monday December 7, 2009
Tension is high on Hawaii's North Shore, where surfers and spectators are waiting to see if the surf is right for the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. The contest  held in memory of the legendary Oahu lifeguard and surfer, Eddie Aikau, is only a go when the wave backs measure 20-feet-high, making the wave faces some 40-feet-high.  The invitational surfing competition was last held about five years ago, so invited surfers are hanging on the edge to see if tomorrow will be the day.

 During the weekend, the National Weather Services reported that the swell will build and continue for Tuesday and even Wednesday with open ocean swell heights exceeding over 22 feet.  The word is the wave faces might even reach 50-feet along the North Shore.

For the latest on the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational and a photo of a lone surfer warming up for the contest on a 20-foot wave, read  "High surf to thrill while safety is urged" by Susan Essoyan.

For updates and videos of the world's top surfers in the contest, visit the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau.

National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine Closing

Friday December 4, 2009

The "adventure" ends for the eight-issues-a-year print edition of the National Geographic Adventure magazine.   Plans to sell the magazine fell through, so yesterday the National Geographic Society, which owns the magazine, said the print edition is being shut down but the Web site  remains.  As with other magazines, print advertising fell dramatically during the past year.  Reportedly, there will two annual newsstand-only  issues in the future, as well as books under the brand name.  The terrific writing that made the outdoors and travel adventure stories in this magazine come alive to the readers will be missed.

Want Heated Gloves? Review of Zanier Heat-GX Gloves That Keep Fingertips Warm for Hours

Monday November 30, 2009


Zanier Heat-GX glovesI bought my husband a pair of Zanier Heat-GX heated gloves and now he smiles after hours on the ski slope instead of grimacing because he can't feel his fingertips. These top-grade heated gloves have an adjustable, integrated heating system that keeps his fingers warm for a full ski day. He even wears them when walking the dog when it's very cold, or spending hours in the outdoors during other activities. Read his review of the Zanier Heat-GX gloves, which have lightweight lithium-ion batteries and tiny microprocessors that move heat up to the thumb and fingers, rather than just heating your palms.

Online Deals on Adventure Travel Gifts Black Friday Through Cyber Monday

Wednesday November 25, 2009

Are you a traveler who doesn't want to fight the crowds on Black Friday but you still want the great deals? From Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, retailers catering to adventure traveler are offering excellent online discounts on high-tech gear and toys, outdoor gear, clothing designed to keep adventurous men, women and kids comfortable, and much more. For links to special discounts and free shipping offered by Magellan's, eBags, Lonely Planet, Eastern Mountain Sports and the Discovery Channel, visit Black Friday -Cyber Monday Big Deals on Adventure Travel Gear, Trips & Clothing.

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