If you are an adventure lover and like to venture out in then wild, then Mountain Equipment gear will be of great interest to you. One of the essentialities of any adventure is a proper tent and Mountain Equipment tents are simply the best in the business. Mountain Equipment has a wide range of tents, which ensure both ample space and comfort.
Tarn 3, Monadnock and Wander 4 are some of the best Mountain Equipment tents and are usually much in demand with both amateur and professional mountaineers. These tents have been designed specifically keeping in mind the needs of people who are interested in mountaineering and hiking.
Tarn 3 has capacity to accommodate 2-3 persons and constitutes of as many as three aluminium poles along with several pole clips. The clips ensure better air circulation in the tent. The tent weighs only 3.6 kgs and the floor is made waterproof using polyurethane coated HT-Seal. A canopy is also provided and it is made of ripstop nylon, which is a very sturdy material.
Monadnock, one of the best tents in the Mountain Equipment tents range is spacious, both in terms of floor as well as head area. There is facilitation of good ventilation and the poles, which are held to each other with strong Velcro Loops, ensure sturdiness. There are large doors as well as ventilation windows that reduce condensation in adverse climatic conditions. This tent also provides adequate space for storage with huge vestibules at the corners of the tent.
Wander 4 is another famous product from Mountain Equipment that is not only spacious but also well ventilated. The tent has doors with sliders that allow ample air as well as light to come in. Similar to the material used in Tarn 3, it has polyurethane coated HT-Sealed floor that keeps water out and also protects from rains. There is sufficient storage space in the form of large vestibules. It also has one of the sturdiest poles that are not only easy to set up but also allow attachment of a canopy. The fly is made of polyester taffeta with cool sky blue colour. Hence, an overall great tent for your outdoor adventure.
The smallest continent and largest island in the world is Australia. It is almost as big as the 48 adjacent United States. With 20.4 million people in population, generally focused in the eastern and south-eastern coastal urban areas. This means that there are big open areas to explore in the remainder of the country, and this can be best done by car. Gorgeous coastal lines, inland mountainous regions and verdant tropical forests with native plants and wildlife are there for the traveler to discover.
All you need to easily arrange for car rental at the airport or hotel is a valid drivers license that is in English. There are dozens of car hire companies offering different types of vehicles, from assorted makes and sizes of cars and SUVs to minivans, camper vans and RVs, minibuses, and 4WDs. There is always a vehicle type to suit any need or preference. Just to illustrate, camping enthusiasts can find campervans that will sleep up to 6 people, and come fully equipped with a microwave, gas stove, griller and refrigerator. Deluxe models even have double beds, toilet and shower in addition to the mini kitchen. If you are travelling in more rough terrain, there are four-wheel-drives. For the budget oriented, there are economy compact cars and economy campers. There are also convertibles and luxury large cars.
Driving in Australia can be dissimilar from other countries: driving on the left side of the road, observing the different speed limits (in kilometres) and regulations in the States to be visited, checking weather and road conditions before travel, letting police know of travel plans if driving in rural areas, making way for the road trains (a semi-truck hauling 3 large trailers), etc. Anticipate the car hire company to supply detailed information on driving rules and regulations, supplies to take (most importantly, plenty of water), what to do in case of emergency, potential dangers such as wildlife and driving at night, as well as accommodations, routes and resources on the road. Study and preparation in advance will insure a successful and enjoyable car vacation in Australia.
It?s been an spectacular summertime so far. We went on an spectacular mountain bike ride through the Sequoias. Everything about the trip was grand except for the drive up there. I had my bike on the back of the car and equipment all packed up the night before. I started the mountain bike ride up alone as I left early from the office. I was on a race against time as I was supposed to meet my buddies at the top of the mountain road, marked by a picnic table, at eight pm. I had to make the timing just right otherwise I would not meet them. After that time, they were to expect that I got held up and would try again at the same spot at 10am the next day. The only logical outcome of there is that I would be taking a long nap in my car alone that night if I didnt make it in time
Well I didnt have to sleep in the car alone that night. I made it in time to crack a beer and pedal around on the bike a bit and enjoy the fresh mountain air The air was crisp and I was excited to be away from the city. My Santa Cruz Heckler was in tip top shape and ready to tear up some rails and free riding, fresh out of the shop. Friends arrived beers in hand and ready to show me where the campsite was.
We began our ride the next morning, each if us carrying 40lb packs ensuring enough food and water to last at least 12hrs of long hard riding. The first hill was killer and was a rude awakening to a very long ride. The crew cranked slowly up for about 2hrs. It was a marvelous feeling to finally make it to the top. I chugged nice clean water out of my water bottle.
The next 8hrs was spent jamming up and down hills, over fallen logs, off huge hits and hucking over big rocks. We half a few good breaks in between stopping to eat lunch and have a smoke at the three sisters, what an spectacular spot. The dirt was just right. Not too dry as to cause any dust and not too wet that our wheels would get stuck. There was a bit of ice still left on the ground from the spring melt. The temperature was perfect, not too hot, not too cold.
Fraser Island, just off the Queensland coast, is one of the world’s natural wonders and it joined the list of World Heritage sites in 1992. Fraser Island is unique in being the world’s largest sand island with a surface of around 1840 square kilometres.
Surprisingly … considering the fact that it’s a sand island … the major industry on the island for many many years was logging. The logging industry on Fraser Island began in 1863 and at it’s peak relied heavily on rail transportation to get the logs to a point where they could be floated to the nearest sawmill.
The logging industry on Fraser Island came to a halt in 1991 when a decision was made to begin restoring the island to it’s pristine condition. Sand mining was also a major industry on Fraser Island for it is rich in rutile, zircon and other valuable sands however this too was stopped in 1991.
Today Fraser Island is a major tourist destination for people across the globe and Hervey Bay is the gateway to this beautiful place. Access to the island is via vehicle carrying barges and high-speed catamarans that make the short trip from Hervey Bay to Fraser Island several times a day. Tourists can make day trips, camp on the island for extended periods or stay at one of several resorts that are located on Fraser Island.
The only vehicles allowed on Fraser Island are off-road motor cycles and vehicles fitted with four-wheel drive for there is only one very short stretch of sealed road on the island. The rest of the roads that criss-cross the island are nothing more than narrow tracks so normal vehicles cannot handle the conditions.
On the eastern side of Fraser Island there is the 75 Mile Beach and this beach forms a major road link from south to north. In some places the beach also doubles as a landing strip for light planes.
Fraser Island is definitely a very different place to visit and if you want to find links to the tours and accommodation on Fraser Island … and in Hervey Bay … then the Hervey Bay Business Directory is a great place to start.
They flexed their muscles this year all the in name of the Olympic spirit, but it was hardly spirited at all.”
However, the decision to actualize a long-time personal goal left Bahadur Sherchan with some internal uncertainties, he cited the political actions of China and Nepal as providing the greatest adversity he faced on his journey. As he planned for the climb, Sherchan told reporters he wanted to inspire fellow senior citizens. He also said many Nepalese have established records on Chomolungma or Mount Everest, so it was only fitting that the record for the oldest climber to reach the summit should also belong to a Nepali. Nepalese man, 76, oldest climber to climb to the top of the Mount Everest Andrew Brash returned this week from Nepal after successfully climbing to the summit of Mt Everest. “Chomolungma this year became a political pawn,” he said with some frustration.
They basically coerced the Nepali government to not allow any climbers past camp two on the Nepali side. Further, he was all too aware of the potential dangers Mount Everest could bring. Certain parts of the climb are more dangerous than others and it is important for climbers to remain focused The 75-year-old man from Nepal is now the oldest person to have reached the top of the Mount Everest. The Chinese were flying their airplanes over Everest and had Chinese officials in Kathmandu. Hall was frostbitten and severely disoriented due to altitude sickness. Min Bahadur Sherchan returned a hero to Calgarians. His first found him within 199 metres of the peak when his team stopped to help a fellow mountaineer who was left for dead. Two years later, Min Bahadur Sherchan, a University of Calgary alumni, returned to Mt Everest to finish what he had started.
More than 2963 people have climbed to the summit since it was first conquered in 1953 by New Zealander Edmund Hillary, who died in January, and Nepal’s Tenzing Norgay.
Sherchan just 19 days away from his 77th birthday beat the age record set last year by 71-year-old Japanese teacher Katsusuke Yanagisawa.
Bahadur Sherchan last attempt resulted in the rescue of Lincoln Hall, an Australian climber who was left by his team in the “death zone.”
This season French alpinist Anthony Loeff is reporting the scales for Chomolungma or Mount Everest after reaching the peak of Mont Blanc in France earlier this year.
Andrew Brash and four climbing guides reached the 29,035-foot (8,850-meters) summit of the world’s highest mountain early Sunday, said Ramesh Chretri, an official with Nepal’s ministry of tourism.
With the Chinese preparing for the impending summer Olympic Games, Andrew Brash noted that the government’s actions hardly reflected the Olympic spirit. Now that Andrew Brash has successfully scaled the tallest mountain in the world, he is once again ready to focus on his family. “The Chinese weren’t allowing anybody on Chomolungma. They ended up commandeering it for themselves, even though Mount Everest is shared by two countries.
Min Bahadur Sherchan last attempt resulted in the rescue of Lincoln Hall, an Australian climber who was left by his team in the “death zone.”
His first found him within 193 metres of the peak when his team stopped to help a fellow mountaineer who was left for dead. later, Andrew Brash, a University of Calgary alumni, returned to Chomolungma to finish what he had started.
The Chinese were flying their airplanes over Everest and had Chinese officials in Kathmandu. Bahadur Sherchan and four climbing guides reached the 29,035-foot (8,850-meters) summit of the world’s highest mountain early Sunday, said Ramesh Chretri, an official with Nepal’s ministry of tourism.
Indeed, the decision to actualize a long-time personal goal left Bahadur Sherchan with some internal uncertainties, he cited the political actions of China and Nepal as providing the greatest adversity he faced on his journey. Now that Andrew Brash has successfully scaled the tallest mountain in the world, he is once again ready to focus on his family. The 74-year-old man from Nepal is now the oldest person to have reached the top of the Mount Everest. “The Chinese weren’t allowing anybody on Mount Everest. They ended up commandeering it for themselves, even though Mt Everest is shared by two countries. More than 2950 people have climbed to the summit since it was first conquered in 1953 by New Zealander Edmund Hillary, who died in January, and Nepal’s Tenzing Norgay.
Hall was frostbitten and severely disoriented due to altitude sickness. Bahadur Sherchan returned a hero to Calgarians. With the Chinese preparing for the impending summer Olympic Games, Min Bahadur Sherchan noted that the government’s actions hardly reflected the Olympic spirit. Min Bahadur Sherchan returned this week from Nepal after successfully climbing to the summit of Chomolungma or Mount Everest. Sherchan just 19 days away from his 77th birthday beat the age record set last year by 71-year-old Japanese teacher Katsusuke Yanagisawa.
They flexed their muscles this year all the in name of the Olympic spirit, but it was hardly spirited at all.”
This year Anthony Loeff the European mountaineer is reporting the scales for Chomolungma after reaching the peak of Mont Blanc earlier this season.
They basically coerced the Nepali government to not allow any climbers past camp two on the Nepali side. As he planned for the climb, Sherchan told reporters he wanted to inspire fellow senior citizens. He also said many Nepalese have established records on Chomolungma or Mount Everest, so it was only fitting that the record for the oldest climber to reach the summit should also belong to a Nepali. However, he was all too aware of the potential dangers Mount Everest could bring. Certain parts of the climb are more dangerous than others and it is important for climbers to remain focused “the Mount Everest this year became a political pawn,” he said with some frustration.