Everybody knows that forest fires are dangerous, but not a lot of people know how it is difficult to survive if you are trapped. A forest fire can wreak an incredible amount of devastation in a few hours.

Every year forest fires burn thousands of acres, wildfires can easily jump streams and roads, and it can travel faster than you can run. Don’t make the most common mistake when you are trying to escape a wildland fire, don’t try to outrun it.

Knowledge Of The Terrain

A good knowledge of the terrain you are in gives you the best opportunity of surviving a forest fire.

One of the first things to learn is that a forest fire travels uphill much more quickly than it travels downhill. Therefore, you might be able to keep in advance of the fire by moving downhill as quickly as you can. Read the rest of this entry »

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No one region of Central America can be compared with Costa-Rica. More then 50 years ago this country gave up the idea of army and bet against the mountain rivers rafting, eruptive volcanoes, wild beaches and full of life tropical forests. Since then the wealth of nature becomes a trump card of this state and its main income source.

Costa-Rica is not a big country. Ten days here will be enough for a full adventure with rafting and mountain bike, hiking and canoeing. There are good places for surfing, diving, deepwater fishing and snorkeling. You can go with a low budget or seek the more exclusive resorts. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tourist’s tent is probably one of the most important things within your camping journey. If you’d like your outdoor recreation was a real rest, and it was possible to sleep normally after long and difficult campaign it is necessary to follow several rules and to listen to the recommendations of professionals.

Marmot Thor 2P Tent	Sierra Designs Antares 3P Tent	Nemo Nano 2P Tent

Choosing a tent and buying rugs, pay attention that rugs should be put in without any backlashes and laps, they better have exactly the same size as your tent.

Some tents have more room for people than the manufacturer has specified. 45 to 50 cm it is minimum fro one person, 60 cm is normal (you can lie without touching each other with elbows). More centimeters it’s profusion. And don’t forget it is absolutely warmer in a smaller tent where sleeping three or four tourists then in a bigger “comfort” one for two persons. Read the rest of this entry »

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Don’t panic if you hear this all too familiar cry. Here are six simple games to pass the time on a long journey or when you’re away from home. Read the rest of this entry »

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The beautiful clean nature surrounding Helsinki offers unlimited possibilities for enjoying of high-quality sports and activities is diverse throughout the year. Here you can find some ideas and suggestions for restless feet. Read the rest of this entry »

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UpsideOver.com is an innovative new outdoor company and a leader in outdoor gear and technical clothing for kids. Upside Over’s goal is to inspire, advise, and equip today’s active families to give them the confidence to participate in outdoor adventure activities by choosing the right gear for the activity. Providing high quality, and sometimes hard to find, outdoor gear specific for kids makes families feel safe, secure and comfortable during their outdoor adventures.

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Camping World is a trusted leader in the world of RV travel and camping: from state-of-the-art camping equipment to their 24/7 Emergency Road Service program and world-famous RV Institute.

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Discover gear and apparel that will go anywhere - from expedition quality gear, back country travel essentials, or everyday fitness; you will always have the right products. Climb, hike, paddle or ski to MountainGear.com »

As a leading retailer in outdoor gear, apparel and accessories, Mountain Gear selects only the top-of-the-line products to ensure the best experience. Innovative design and superb functionality are core requirements that are found in every product we sell. Mountain Gear carry top name brands (The North Face, Arc’Teryx, Mountain Hardwear, and Marmot to name a few) that have earned a reputation for quality, performance and comfort.

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There is nothing easier than to cook Bilberry Mousse when you are living in a shelter of branches in a deep forest and have no chocolates, no candies, no cookies and no sweets. But you have sugar! I hope so.

Try to find a few eggs and, of course, try to gather bilberries as much as you can. You do not need anything more. Just put eggs, sugar and berries in a basin or something equal. And armed with a big fox or spoon you have to whip them.

When you will stop to see eggs, berries and sugar, but something white-blue-violet, you have to know, this is your Bilberry Mousse! The more bilberries the more violet color. Enjoy it =)

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Photo: this is how bilberries look like. You better learn if they grow in your forest at all…

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