South Pole Trek heats up on 100 years of “Discovery”

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

By plane and ski, the flow of visitors coming to the South Pole in time for the celebration of the centenary of the two pioneering Antarctic expedition.

A hundred years ago, on 14 December 1911, Explorer Roald Amundsen and his team Norway became the first man to reach the geographic South Pole, which sits on a lifeless desert almost 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) from the Antarctic coast.

A little over a month later, on 17 January 1912, how Amundsen won the race to the South Pole, in his own words.)

Today, a few intrepid travelers still makes the southernmost point on Earth, even though they are only a fraction of the approximately 30,000 people visit Antarctica every year, according to the International Association of Antarctica Tour operators.

"There are a lot of excitement over the commemoration of the centennial, and there have been more interested in the South Pole expedition because of it," said Annie Aggens, spokesman for polar explorers and guides, Illinois-based company specializing in expeditions to the polar regions.

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Rocky peak: the world’s best Backpacking trails are waiting for you in Colorado

Posted on January 21, 2012 by admin

Snow-covered mountains filled the horizon. The Valley of the dive into the thick green forest below. Clean and cool air. There are no cars, crowds or sound. Just the sound of running water and the wind in the trees. There is no schedule, deadlines or obligations. Only you, a trail and a willingness to explore. You are your own boss in the mountains. You're calling the shots. This is your adventure.

There is no way out than to lose yourself in the wilderness of Rocky Mountain National Park. Strength, confidence and newfound sense of freedom is all proof of thrill and adventure backpacking in the Rockies. It's the ultimate outdoor experience.

Backpacking is a very versatile Sport adventure. Not like rock climbing and whitewater rafting, backpacking lets people control the speed. The energy and intensity is up to the pedestrian. It could be from adrenaline pumping action to stroll leisurely all based on pedestrian approach.

It is not surprising backpacking is growing in popularity. This is a simple, affordable and packed full of experience from beginning to end. One of the biggest things is reward backpacking actually exceed the cost. More importantly, it doesn't take a professional to do it. All it takes is a few tools, traces and some common sense.

Traditional holiday calls to expensive hotels, restaurants and rental equipment. At the end of the journey, the money was missing, and there is no time to show for it. Backpacking, on the other hand, is a one time fee. After You purchase the equipment, it is yours forever. You don't have to worry about expensive hotels or rental of equipment again. This is the most affordable way to experience the world.

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Brooklyn DJ JonathanToubin ill when a taxi crashed into his hotel room in Oregon

Posted on January 16, 2012 by admin

Rock and soul disc jockey Jonathan Toubin, being treated in a serious condition after the taxi crashed into his hotel room at the Jupiter Hotel in Portland, Oregon

Brooklyn DJ critical was injured in a freak accident when a taxi ploughed through the wall of his hotel room and pinned him in Oregon bed Thursday.

Rock and soul disc jockey Jonathan Toubin was hospitalized in serious condition after the crash in Jupiter Hotel in Portland, the report said.

"I saw a taxi is buried in space," said Portland police Stuart Palmiter, who raced to the scene after a witness called 911 in a panic.

The taxi had been smashed by bamboo bushes outside room 115 shortly before 11 a.m., crashing through the wall and landed on top of Toubin is on the bed, the Oregonian newspaper reported.

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Asia Adventure: Guitar o ‘ bitch

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

«You are here: Asia Adventure: guitar o ' bitch-uary

I have a travel guitar is known as Larry, short for Larrivee. This guitar has been putting up with seven years of one-night stands are countless and Folk Festivals before being suspended to serve as a guitar backpacking Asia.

Without a hitch, until that who flew United to Chicago trip to Kathmandu. Larry has lived a long and adventurous life and constantly punching above his weight. On this guitar jams forest held its own, I might even have stepped on it once or twice, I know that it has held two full beers.

You would think with the history of Chicago music that baggage will be sensitive to the guitar. It seems not. Larry arrives in Kathmandu a shell former shadow damage. Seems to have fallen from about 20 feet, landing on the other end. I would say that it was hit by a truck but there is no song ban. Finally on the run from the end of the pin, the shoulders, and down to the neck.

I know that something is wrong when Larry didn

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International day of mountains: the adventure of climbing lovers to prove their courage

Posted on January 6, 2012 by admin

ISLAMABAD:More than 300 students have proven skills in climbing competitions are held at the Lake Park view on Sunday.

The competition, held in conjunction with the International Mountain day, aims to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development in the country. This competition aims to promote adventure sports such as climbing and mountain among the youth of Pakistan. There are three categories for climbers: at the bottom, under 15 and 18 under the age of 12 years.

Participating students come from The City School (Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Nowshera, Peshawar), Beaconhouse, Multi Adventure Club, NUST, Islamabad's international Islamic University, the Falcon Club, Chenab Nagar and Sui Northern Gas.

"I am pleased to participate in the sports of adventure and has piqued my interest in the natural beauty of our country," said Parveen, participants. He said Pakistan was popular due to its high mountains and the Government should promote them internationally.

Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Managing Director Mir Shahjahan Khetran says that the show was an attempt to create awareness among youth about the importance of Pakistan and the promotion of tourism and mountain sports in the country.

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