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Wilderness Shelters From Around the Globe

by TonyDasilva on January 7, 2013

Country’s speak different languages, practice different religions, and have astoundingly contrasting cultures, but in the end, we all speak the same language when it comes to survival and the outdoors.

Check out some wilderness shelters scattered around our planet. – Tony

Navajo Hogan Shelter - A hogan is a traditional Navajo home.

Navajo Hogan Shelter
photo by by Wolfgang Staudt @ Flickr

Remote Fishing Hut Shelter

Fishing Hut Shelter
photo by by laurimyllyvirta @ Flickr

A Shelter near the Famous Appalachian Trail

Appalachian Trail Shelter
photo by by jps246 @ Flickr

A Really nice Lean-To Shelter

Lean To
photo by by wheany @ Flickr

A natural Shelter out in the woods

Natural Shelter
photo by by brainsluice @ Flickr

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Review: The North Face Women’s Cipher Hybrid Hoodie

by Trailblazer September 20, 2012 Gear Reviews

Review: Women’s Cipher Hybrid Hoodie By: Karyn Choromanski I love rock climbing! Before this summer, I was strictly an indoor climber, so elements were never an issue. But this past July, I spent three weeks in the wilderness of the Wind River Range in Wyoming for an outdoor rock climbing course. Since the name of the location indicated [...]

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Tuesday’s With Laura: “Live free or die,” New Hampshire

by Laura June 19, 2012 Climb

Last Weekend was a good one! I went to New Hampshire and hiked, climbed, swam, ate lots of food and saw amazing views. June 9th was Get Outdoors More Day (my boyfriend and I had no idea) but we spent it in this beautiful, wilderness-filled state, that is just a few hours away. The first [...]

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Google Gets In the Woods with Trekker Backpack That Can Go Anywhere

by TonyDasilva June 14, 2012 Hike

The Trekker camera in action: ‘You’ve seen our cars, trikes, snowmobiles and trolleys, but wheels only get you so far. There’s a whole wilderness out there that is only accessible by foot. Google’s camera-armed Street View cars have caused controversy wherever they’ve driven – but now the search giant is to ‘go offroad’. Google’s new [...]

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Laura’s Pick: Petzl Tikka Plus 2 Headlamp

by Laura February 28, 2012 Hike

You might think that the best piece of gear I took with me to South America was something like my Ariel Osprey Pack or my waterproof Patagonia boots, or my ultra light quick-dry towel, but not really. As great as these products were, because they were pretty great, I was most surprised of how useful [...]

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5 Tips: ‘Wilderness Running’

by TonyDasilva May 10, 2011 Run

For anyone motivated to try it, below are a few tips I’ve learned in the field. These points apply most to orienteering, rogaining (an offshoot sport of orienteering), and adventure racing — though don’t be afraid to bank the knowledge for alpine climbs with long approaches, ultralight backpacking, and other fast-and-light pursuits. Or, if you’re [...]

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Save Patagonia’s Pristine Wilderness

by TonyDasilva November 21, 2010 Camp

Ask the Chilean government to reject HidroAysén’s massive mega-dam scheme in Patagonia. Working with our local partners, we’ve fought for more than three years to keep these unnecessary dams out of wild Patagonia, and this may be our last chance to convince Chilean officials to reject the project. Your message will be sent to: Intendente [...]

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Action Alert: Protect The Red Rock Wilderness

by Kristel Hayes October 1, 2010 Camp

Cross Posted from NRDC’s Action Alerts: Stop the proposed Alton Strip Mine Every year, thousands of visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah experience the park’s unforgettable rock formations, panoramic views, pristine air and clear night skies. But now that Utah regulators have approved a proposed strip mine near the park, that unique [...]

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Action Alert: Save Patagonia-Reject the Construction of HidroAysén’s Proposed Mega-Dam Project

by Trailblazer August 11, 2010 Action Alerts

Action Alert via SaveBioGems.org: Save Patagonia…Ask Chile’s government to protect the pristine wilderness of Patagonia, and reject the construction of HidroAysén’s proposed mega-dam project. The Chilean Patagonia is an area of global importance and among Chile’s true natural treasures. As you know, Patagonia is still home to untouched mountains, dense forests and abundant watersheds that [...]

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The Places We Play Are Changing Rapidly

by Trailblazer July 26, 2010 Hike

The places we play in are changing rapidly. These changing places are important for recreation, home to wildlife, provide water we drink & clean the air.