Finding meaning in the mountains
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by Chris Allen
3M ago
Most of us long for wild adventures. Not just a run through the neighborhood park but adventures in the untamed wilderness. The kind that makes your lungs burn and your spirit soar. Forget the Netflix marathons and Instagram scrolls – I’m talking about adventures that leave you with mud under your fingernails, sweat dripping down your brow, adrenaline in your veins, and a soul full of stories… Source ..read more
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⛈️How to avoid flash floods in slot canyons
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by Chris Allen
2y ago
Every summer crowds flock to the Southwestern US to explore the subterranean world of slot canyons. In the middle of the summer, these oases can be significantly colder than the desert surface above. Their magical, dark, fluted chimneys and corridors are ripe for social media posting, but there’s a sinister side to these labyrinths that not everyone is aware of. Allen family trip down Blarney Canyon Read this story for a chilling example of the risk flash floods can be when hiking or canyoneering. Flash floods are defined as floods that rise and fall rapidly within six hours or even within thr ..read more
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Don’t get ticked on: How to Prevent and treat tick bites
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by Chris Allen
2y ago
Ticks are disgusting little parasitic creatures that want nothing more for you to come along so they can hitch a ride, burrow into your warm and juicy flesh, and suck your blood until they’re about to pop. Unless you’re a female carrying a baby human, I’m quite confident you don’t want a parasite taking your precious blood from you. Ticks suck – not just because they literally suck your blood, but because they also carry and transmit diseases. Yep, these little parasites also play host to other parasites in the form of bacteria that infect them in hopes of infecting you. Here’s a list of many ..read more
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?️wilderness survival kit: what to pack
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by Chris Allen
2y ago
Adventure School participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com Survival Statistics In a review of search and rescue mission data from Yosemite National Park, 128 of 128 missing people were found within 40 hours of going missing with a median time of 14.2 hours and an average of 9 hours. Forty hours isn’t very long to be stranded all things considered, and although this represents a small sample and geographic area, this data matched the ISRID global Search and Rescue datab ..read more
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?Giardia: How to avoid the beaver fever ?
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by Chris Allen
2y ago
What is Giardia? Giardia is a protozoan parasite that causes an infection called giardiasis in animals and humans. We won’t get too scientific in this article but go here for all the nitty-gritty on giardia. For simplicity, we’ll refer to giardiasis (the disease) as just giardia (the parasite) in this article. Giardia causes serious diarrhea and gastrointestinal distress and can lead to dehydration and will definitely leave you miserable for the duration. Giardia cyst and trophozoite The other symptoms of giardia include: Fatigue and weakness Nausea / Vomiting Loss of appetite Bloating and ab ..read more
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? Space Blankets: Do you know how to use one correctly?
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by Chris Allen
2y ago
Adventure School participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com The rule of threes says that a human can expect to survive for only about three hours exposed to the elements, about three days without water, and about three weeks without food. Given how space blankets can significantly help with both the exposure and the water problems, and maybe even help you catch some fish, there’s little reason not to pack one or two of these tiny guys in your emergency kit.  Read o ..read more
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Fire Starters
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by Chris Allen
2y ago
✅ ALL-PURPOSE & VERSITILE – Get a fire going anywhere fast. Easily combustible fire starters are designed to start fires fast. Great for camping, pit fires, or charcoal lighters for barbequing (Doesn’t flavor food) ✅ NATURAL FIRE STARTER – Ecofriendly product made with non-toxic recycled wood chips and wax, emits as much as 80% less carbon monoxide. “Go Green” (No lighter fluid important) ✅ WEATHER RESISTANT LIGHTER NUGGETS – Designed for all weather conditions, these robust squares ignite even if wet ✅ SAFETY FIRST – Our protected lite produces no flare ups, perfect for safely lighting i ..read more
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Wahoo TICKR X Heart Rate Monitor
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by Chris Allen
2y ago
TICKR X connects heart rate for your favorite training apps and devices. Proven technology delivers accurate heart rate and calories to the Wahoo Fitness and other popular training apps. Equipped with Bluetooth & ANT+ technology, TICKR pairs to smartphones, GPS watches and bike computers. Easy to peer top-mounted LED indicators verify that the TICKR X is hooked up to a device and capturing heart rate data. Motion and Memory – 50 hours of built in memory offers you the liberty to coach and not using a phone. The use of the Wahoo Fitness app, Track speed and distance (indoors in treadmill m ..read more
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Stationary Bike Mat
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by Chris Allen
2y ago
APPLICATION: Real high density 3mm thick mat which is made of new PVC without odor. NOT for light equipment such as bike running shoes or rollers. GREAT FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT: Protects carpets and floors from rowing machines, treadmills, elliptical, stationary spin bikes, and others. Protects your carpet or floor against dirt, vibrations, wear and tear. NON SLIP: Mat stays firmly at the tiles, floors, or carpets. Prevents stationary bike or trainer from slipping at the same time as in use. As the mat is made of new materials, it is going to not leave any marks at the floor after use. WATERPROOF ..read more
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Saris H3 Direct Drive Bike Trainer
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by Chris Allen
2y ago
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