Knowing The Rope - Climbing Techniques

(Tue Oct 2nd, 2007, by Linden J. Walhard)

Climbing is a sport that requires a lot of equipment and due to the risks involved with the sport it is essential to master the techniques for using the equipment. Rope is part of the basic equipment for climbing and it's composed of nylon material. ...

Climbing - A Rewarding Activity

(Tue Oct 2nd, 2007, by Leroy K. Calstard)

Are you interested in adventure and the great outdoors? Do you like to push yourself and enjoy the rewarding feeling that comes along with it? Mountain climbing is one of the most exciting and exhilarating activities. Imagine traveling to a tangible ...

Margaret Stove And Filaro Yarn - Two Beautiful Yarns From New Zealand

(Tue Oct 2nd, 2007, by Robin OBrien)

The best merino wool comes from Australia and New Zealand, so it's no wonder that two leading producers and exponents of yarn come from New Zealand. Both Margaret Stove (Margaret Stove Yarn) and Anna Gratton (Filaro Yarn) have international reputatio...

Avoid Climbing In Avalanche Prone Areas

(Tue Oct 2nd, 2007, by Kurt J Schefken)

Avalanches are one of those natural occurrences that only Mother Nature knows when and where they're going to occur. Even with modern technology it's still impossible to know exactly when or where one is going to occur. For mountain climbers this is ...

Start Philosophizing

(Tue Oct 2nd, 2007, by Scott hughes)

Philosophy is the contemplation of the fundamental nature of knowledge, morality, existence, and the universe as a whole. You may wonder why you would want to get involved with philosophy. Simply put, it's not as hard as you may think, and you are pr...

First Aid For Climbers

(Tue Oct 2nd, 2007, by Eric J. Slarkowski)

Climbing is a sport that is exhilarating and exciting. When you're climbing, professional medical aid is usually too far away. It's important to be aware of how to treat minor injuries and ailments so they do not become serious. First off, make sure ...

Mage Tool - Calculate DPS

(Tue Oct 2nd, 2007, by George Halt)

Vontre's DPS Spreadsheet is a powerful tool for any mage interested in DPS. I frequently hear the question: "How much +crit% = 1 dmg?"...or some variation. Mages want to know what is going to impact their DPS (damage per second) the greatest amount. ...

How To Collect Action Figures

(Tue Oct 2nd, 2007, by Colin Dorman)

This short guide will help you decide what you want to collect, how to start collecting and the best places to look for action figures. The information is particularly aimed at the action figure collector but much of the advise is applicable no matte...

What Is An Action Figure?

(Tue Oct 2nd, 2007, by Colin Dorman)

The modern day Action Figure is very different to the traditional figure of my boyhood memories. Back then we had two basic types, the GI Joe and Action Man. However if you look around today day there are thousands of different "action figures" avail...

Summer Fishing Means More Baits And Pests

(Tue Oct 2nd, 2007, by Shareen Aguilar)

Fishing is always a great idea during the dry season. When everybody goes on vacation because of the summer days, going to the nearby river or creek is the best and productive way to spend the afternoon with families and friends. Though fishing requi...