Women's Outdoor Life » Sports Outdoor http://theoutdoorwomen.com Tue, 15 May 2012 04:31:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The Denali Highway – Biking http://theoutdoorwomen.com/2011/10/the-denali-highway-biking.html http://theoutdoorwomen.com/2011/10/the-denali-highway-biking.html#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:48:50 +0000 admin http://theoutdoorwomen.com/?p=875 Denali-Highway-bikingA leisurely pedal is one of the best ways to enjoy the spectacular land along the Denali Highway. Cyclists should be prepared for a rugged ride once the pavement ends 21 miles from Paxson. The road is improved gravel, but that does not preclude long washboard and potted stretches. The high point is Mclaren Summit at 4,086 feet. The summit does not sound terribly high, but it is the second highest pass on an Alaskan road. The highway has plenty of opportunities for camping and limited facilities. Check with the BLM for an update on the services you will find along the way.


Mountain bikers will find ample tracks off the highway. In the Tangle Lakes area, BLM trails are open to bikes and off-road vehicles. The BLM recommends several of the drier routes for mountain biking. The Mclaren River Road follows the West Fork for 12 miles to the Mclaren Glacier. The river must be forded after 4 miles and it can be running high after rains. The Mclaren Summit trail (see Hiking) is also good for bikes, along with an eight mile route to Osar Lake. The trail to Landmark Gap Lake (see Hiking) is good if bikers don’t mind passing through a brief marshy stretch.

]]> http://theoutdoorwomen.com/2011/10/the-denali-highway-biking.html/feed 0 Recommendations for the care of the environment in outdoor activities http://theoutdoorwomen.com/2011/06/recommendations-for-the-care-of-the-environment-in-outdoor-activities.html http://theoutdoorwomen.com/2011/06/recommendations-for-the-care-of-the-environment-in-outdoor-activities.html#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:48:46 +0000 admin http://theoutdoorwomen.com/?p=689 outdoor-activitiesWhenever we are in nature, in the field, in the mountains, or in any natural setting, ie, away from civilization, in contact with wild fauna and flora, clean air and other ecological delight with which we enjoy we move outdoors, it is logical that we try to avoid any possible negative impacts that harm the environment we cherish, transforming it from a little in that of which we can always escape: the city and pollution.

There are certain norms or rules easy to follow so that we can recommend to avoid degradation, as far as possible the natural environment with our presence, helping to care for the environment. In general, for all activities on land

]]> http://theoutdoorwomen.com/2011/06/recommendations-for-the-care-of-the-environment-in-outdoor-activities.html/feed 0 Material and equipment to carry on day trips outside http://theoutdoorwomen.com/2011/06/material-and-equipment-to-carry-on-day-trips-outside-2.html http://theoutdoorwomen.com/2011/06/material-and-equipment-to-carry-on-day-trips-outside-2.html#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:44:49 +0000 admin http://theoutdoorwomen.com/?p=687 Although a departure from a day outdoors to practice hiking, trekking, mountaineering, camping, etc. is not an issue scanning or anything, and usually are developed by definition close to the city, not be overlooked that some planning in terms of equipment, kits and supplies to be kept for the journey. This is equally true if we organize the tour we (in a particular group) or we will be guided by a professional guide in the context of a group gathered through an agency or multi-activity adventure activities.

The first is to consider the material, equipment or equipment needed to maintain security (protection from weather, means of guidance and prevention of accidents inherent in the activities) and provide first aid (primary healing of the injury or the most common injuries waiting for medical intervention.)

You have to remember is that accidents happen everywhere, and though there are fewer chances to encounter the less last march, and will be less severe in its consequences, the closer you are to a place where they can receive medical help , rescue or proper disposal, it is also true that the possibility of accidents is reduced even further if we care to eliminate as many risks as it is in our hands, and avoid all that we can not remove.

Thus, not only will reduce the possibility of accidents, but we will avoid wasting resources on mobilizing search and rescue operations to fix ourselves facing problems, had not been anticipated, may require outside help.

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