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I’ve hiked in seven different countries and explored some interesting terrain, but nothing comes close to hiking in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. While there are many beautiful hikes offered in the United States, Northern Canada, Africa, Southern Europe and South America, in my opinion, none of them compare to the Routeburn Track in New Zealand

This blog will chronicle my preparations for the experience of a life time (so far lol). In early April 2012 I will embark on a multi-day, self-guided and self-supported mountain adventure , the epic Kokopelli trail, which extends from Fruita, CO to Moab, UT.

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Staying fit in the workplace can be a difficult task. Workers are constantly on the go, under stress, and trying to squeeze every bit of productivity out of their time as they can. A worker must make strides to stay fit and keep themselves healthy in the face of all the odds.

When the snow begins to fall in the north, snow birds often travel south to escape the cold. This winter, consider travel to Australia, and experience all its summer glory. The season from December to February is the perfect time to set out on a major adventure to Australia.

If you want to dust off those hiking sandals this winter, there are quite a few destinations you could visit. The Northern winter is cold and harsh, and it’s a delightful idea to be able to escape it. Here are a few places you can consider traveling to in order to save yourself from the harshness of winter.

When spring comes around do you ever find yourself trying to squeeze back in to last year’s shorts? I know I do. During winter, many people tend to prefer to snuggle under a warm blanket in front of the TV, instead of heading to the gym.

Here at Source Outdoor we pride ourselves on the comfort and quality of our hiking sandals. As a change from our usual blog posts, I thought I’d take a few minutes to give you, our customers, some helpful hints for choosing the right hiking sandals for yourself or others.

Those who enjoy hiking and the outdoors will find no better place than Upstate New York. With its spectacular scenery, unspoiled natural beauty and wealth of forests and hiking trails, Upstate New York is a hiker’s paradise.

Adequate body hydration is important every day of the year. We need water to keep our body pliable and functioning. It also flushes out the toxic waste accumulated from food and our normal chemical reactions.

Although few people consider the idea, bringing along children for a trekking vacation in Nepal is a wonderful way to explore new cultures, see fantastic scenery and expand horizons at a young age. Most children can adjust to the level of hiking each day, and you can limit it as you and your family deems appropriate…