Southeastern backpacking, camping, climbing, hiking and snowboarding.
Posted in Gear Reviews, Georgia Waterfalls, Outdoor Gear, Snowboarding, Uncategorized on Nov 26th, 2009
Now that the shopping season is in full swing it’s a great time to get your hands on some deals on outdoor gear. Most of the outdoor gear merchants are offering significant savings through Black Friday and Cyber Monday coupons and we’ve listed a few from some of our favorite gear stores below. Enjoy!
Outdoor/Recreation:
Moosejaw.com:
Cyber Monday [...]
Posted in Camping, Uncategorized on Mar 18th, 2009
Nearest Town: Chatsworth
Directions: From Ellijay, go west on 282/76. Once you pass the Old Hwy 5 - 76 intersection continue West on 76 and go approx. 6 miles. Look for the Ridgeway Park Sign and turn left following direction sign (Woodring Branch Road).
Campsite Fee: $10
Number of Sites: 12
Site Amenities:
Table
Lantern Post
Fire Ring
Camping Facilities:
Nearby Hiking Trail - [...]
Posted in Snowboarding, Uncategorized on Mar 4th, 2009
If you haven’t seen this already check it out. If you have its certainly worth another look. Watch as he drops his body rolls back it looks like he basically lands on his neck.
and then this peak drop after a helicopter dropped this guy off! Pretty Sick!
Posted in Camping, Uncategorized on Feb 23rd, 2009
Rood Creek Park
Nearest Town: Lumpkin, GA
Directions: From Columbus, Ga Take I-185 South to Hwy 27 South for approximately 30 miles. Take right onto 39 Conn. past Providence Canyon State Park. Road ends at Florence Marina State Park on 39. Take left onto 39 and go about 3-4 miles. Take right onto dirt road at sign [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 27th, 2009
Evogear is now offering 20% off our entire selection of Giro and Sessions products. This deal also applies to their already discounted outlet products.
Use discount code: SNOW to get your 20% off.
Offer expires Sunday 2/1.
20% off all Giro and Sessions prodcuts | Code: “SNOW” | Ends Sun 2/1
. Coupon Code: SNOW
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 27th, 2009
Liftopia is running their second annual Super Bowl Sale! This means that they have 43 ski resorts with savings of 20-74% for this Sunday, February 1st.
All deals can be found here: http://www.liftopia.com/super-bowl-ski-ticket-sale.page
Posted in Gear Reviews, Uncategorized on Jan 21st, 2009
OK, so this one has had some mixed reviews because of the fit, but I like it. I got The North Face TKA 200 as a Christmas present from my husband and I was impressed that he picked this one out.
It does have a very snug fit which will not accomodate a bulky sweater unless [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews, Uncategorized on Jan 16th, 2009
This is warm, comfortable fleece with a kangaroo pouch perfect for stuffing your hands into when you are out without gloves. This is a versatile fleece pullover for all occasions and warm enough for the toughest weather.
Two downsides if there are any would be it’s not quite as streamlined as some of Patagonia’s others [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 7th, 2009
Um, excuse me, I ordered the large. Alright, its getting borderline ridiculous now. I know we still aren’t at the levels we need for some of the local lakes here in North Georgia but we are getting slammed with rain every day! I am really looking forward to hiking a trail that isn’t a soppy [...]
Posted in Events in the Southeast, Uncategorized on Jan 6th, 2009
We just wanted to take minute and express our condolences for the family of Meredith Emerson with the recent anniversary of her murder while hiking with her dog at Blood Mountain. Our thoughts and prayers are still with you. Because of her we are now certainly more cognisant our surroundings while hiking.
To all you hikers [...]
