Nature Conservancy’s Independence Creek Preserve – Open Weekend March 18-20
The Nature Conservancy’s Independence Creek Preserve is hosting an open preserve weekend March 18-20th. "The public is invited to camp, swim in the lakes, hike, picnic, catch-and-release fishing, explore the creek, bird watch and other activities at their leisure. Go and enjoy the onset of spring amid the beauty of a natural oasis in the wilds of West Texas. Independence Creek Independence Creek is a major tributary of the Pecos river. Fed by the Caroline Spring the creek flows
Week in Review – February 20, 2011
Steve Smith visits Ethan Pond and Mt. WilleyRobert went snowshoeing at Big Sky Resort, MT Jeff comments on federal budget cuts effecting trails.Hiking Lady tries out that funky KT tapeZack reviews the Black Diamond Bullet and Arc’teryx Silo 18Mike goes for a long walkMike's view on the moorsGeorgia ponders our hiking and backpacking responsibilityMungo teaches us how to build a coke can stove Mary ski walks the "Hill of Death"Jason explores Newfields Wildlife Management Area Mary breaks TrailDid you like this
Week in Review – February 13, 2011
Sylvia shares a foggy Colorado SunrisSylvia shares a foggy Colorado sunrise Brian is giving away a Kupilka 21 cupIan teaches us how we can be good at skiing (Recommended Read)Tim and Robin explore Maude's Crack (Not as bad as it sounds) Tim and Robin Exploring Maude's CrackGeorgie helps us choose the right hiking bootsChris teaches me something about Inversion LayersHendrik shares some new Gear with usI Reviewed Liftopia.com and am trying to giveaway one of their gift cardsRyan has to
Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest – West Texas Mountainbike Festival
The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) has designated the Fresno/Sauceda Loop in the Big Bend Ranch State Park as an EPIC trail. To celebrate this designation Desert Sports Outfitter (based outside of Big Bend National Park) is hosting The Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest, an EPIC mountainbiking festival in its own right.Mountainbiking boys and girls of all ages are invited to come out to far west Texas and Ride, Dance, Dine, and take in the stars. The festival will be held
Liftopia $50 Gift Card Giveaway
Planning a ski trip in the near future? Want $50 to help buy lift-tickets or rentals? Have we got a deal for you? After posting yesterday's Liftopia Review I e-mailed the company to see if they would be willing to sponsor a Liftopia gift card giveaway. They responded with a generous $50 gift card to Liftopia.com. Go read my review on Liftopia and then enter below:Here's how to enter (there are several)Be a follower of MyLifeOutdoors.Follow MyLifeOutdoors on Facebook.Follow MyLifeOutdoors
Week In Review – February 6th, 2011
Grant did a 7 mile overnight on the Black Pond trail.PTC* reviews the Lowe Alpine Lightflite 28Brain discusses the effectiveness of Bear BagsBestHike introduces an expensive Bear TaserGreg hikes along the beach at Kitty Miller BayJohn's view of Turtlehead PeakJohn and Juggy hike toward Turtlehead PeakI went skiing in Durango and did a review of LeftLane SportsSylvia snowshoes 4 miles along North Ten Mile CreekSylvia's view along North Ten Mile CreekFree Outdoors compiled a lot of info about Glacier National
Areas of Big Bend National Park Closed till May 31 for Peregrine Falcon Nesting
Peregrine FalconBeginning today, February 1 through May 31, Big Bend National Park will close certain areas of the park to allow Peregrine falcons areas to nest free of human disturbance.The closed areas are:The Southeast Rim Trail and a portion of the Northeast Rim Trail from the Boot Canyon/Southeast Rim junction to a point just north of Campsite NE-4.All Southeast Rim campsites as well as Northeast (NE) campsites 4 and 5 are closed during this period.Technical rock climbing on rock faces
The Week in Review – January 30, 2011
Trip Reports: Ryan tell's us about Lemah MeadowsJoshua hikes to the summit of Pu'u Kaiwipo'oSome cool photos on Tarmachan MountaineeringI hiked the Crater Rim Trail on Capulin Volcano, NM Ryan's view on the PCTJason and Scott snowshoe out to Coldrain pondSyivia snowshoes along North Ten Mile Creek Steve breaks trail on Liberty Spring TrailJason runs the Rocky Ridge, Brookbank, Little Gnarly, Schultz Creek LoopGear:Scout Master Minute Helps us choose SnowshoesJason reviews the Gobspark Armageddon Fire SteelBrian compares cord weight, strength,
Marmot’s Grand Teton Dream Climb Contest
Marmot Has announced their Grand Teton Dream Climb Contest. Marmot will award a vacation for two to the winning video producer. To enter, submit a two-minute video in which you and a friend describe yourselves and explain why you should be chosen for the Grand Prize. If chosen, the person submitting the winning video will be deemed the Winner, and you and your video making friend will participate in, the Grand Teton climbing expedition.Prize Details:* Four-day Grand