Adventure Tribes

slchiinc asked:

Clips from our 15 mile adventure race, teams of two and three, canoed, ran, and mt. biked areas of Potsdam NY in our first fund raiser. As you can see, it was a fantastic time!

Sarah Fox asked:


If you’ve been hit by the fever of whitewater kayaking, then it’s obvious that you’re not going anywhere for a while. This trendy sport is popular in Breckenridge, Colorado, where locals and visitors alike find themselves enthralled by the adrenaline rush that comes with a paddle down nearby rives. Whether you’ve taken to the sport for a leisure paddle or you are more inclined to seek out only the fastest waters, you’ve become a fan of the sport for good reason. You should pay close attention to renting equipment, however, because sometimes it can become a tired routine.

Consider taking your love for the water to the next level of commitment by purchasing a kayak. You will not only make the sport an even more permanent fixture in your life but you’ll be able to choose the particular kayak that is exactly right for you. Breckenridge doesn’t only offer access to great kayaking but it also plays home to great kayak shops that can help you find what you’re looking for.

If you’re somewhat of an adventure seeker, you might be best suited for a Freestyle Kayak, often also referred to as a Play Boat or Rodeo Kayak. The sharp edges, centralized volume distribution and near vertical sidewalls of the Freestyle Kayak make them a popular choice for only the bravest thrill-seekers. These short boats are designed to perform tricks on river waves and holes. A River Running Kayak, on the other hand, might be the best choice if you’re a beginner or are more drawn to leisurely paddles in diverse rivers. You’ll be able to easily carve in and out of eddies and surf larger waves in a River Runner. River Running Kayaks are stable and user-friendly but are agile for those looking for a bit more play in high river volume at the same time.

Free Running Kayaks stand in the middle of the Freestyle and the River Runner. They are for paddlers who enjoy both river running and freestyle paddling and are looking for both features in a boat. Features also include a planning hull and carving edge. The Free Runners provide more stability, predictability and control than the Freestyle, making them more of an intermediate choice. Creeking Kayaks are just right for the advanced kayaker who will use the boat on steep and technical whitewater. High volume is featured both on the bow and the stern, allowing ease of handling for more challenging waters. A rounded deck and rounded edges create stability while additional safety and rescue features provide that extra for your peace of mind.

Each boater differs from the other and size plays a significant factor in determining which boat fits you best. Your weight will help you narrow down your choices to only a few boats once you’ve established which type of kayak best meets your needs.

Choose a boat that feels right. Many kayak retailers will allow you to actually try out the boat. While they might charge a fee, the cost spent testing your new boat will be money well spent. As a rule of thumb, taking a test ride is important before purchasing a kayak.

Getting your own kayak is a great thing as you’re sure to find that you’ll feel more comfortable and confident because the fit will be just right. Skill is best developed by practice so rather than renting kayaks that will never be perfect, dedicate yourself to the sport by plunging the waters with your very own boat. Through kayak adventure, you will give a whole new meaning to a typical day spent in Breckenridge.

Paul Zayer asked:


Recreation is an important aspect in people’s life. Anglers represent the main group of leisure seekers, and have a determined advantage on the other groups who make use of nature’s great creatures and elements for food.

Therefore, in many areas, the popularity of fishing had continuously dominated the society. That is why beside its series of activities, people now understand the necessity for fishing lodges particularly in regions where fishing activities seem to never end.

The Alaska Fishing Lodges, among all fishing lodges available in the industry today, are among the most valued and most popular fishing lodges in the USA.

The Alaska Fishing Lodge gives its customers full customer service satisfaction with their broad selection of fishing activities and never-ending strings of fishing fun. You can find party boats that hold from fifteen to as many as sixty anglers. The boat provides everything like bait, rod, reel, sinkers and hooks. They assist you in fishing and take the fish off the hook for you. Other fishers will spot you and will generally stay close to help you if you need to.

Usually, Alaska Fishing Lodges are build with logs; sturdily build to offer each angler optimum convenience and comfort. It is recognized for its spacious interiors, ingeniously decorated with the right embellishments, thereby, setting the mood for wilderness and fishing.

In addition, because it carries the real Alaskan heritage, Alaska Fishing Lodges offer services and products which can be afforded by anyone. With its affordable prices, the place is inhabited by people, who really wish to take pleasure in life and fishing but cannot afford to get the pleasures in expensive beaches and lodges.

Best of all, Alaska Fishing Lodges are well situated in areas where the waters are full of different varieties of fish. Normally, these lodges are located in an area where trout, northern pike, and grayling inhabit the waters for the most part.

However, most Alaska Fishing Lodges are built big enough to occupy 16 persons, in which each guest can avail of special and individualized services.

Furthermore, this category of lodge also houses an area where king salmon are abundant particularly for the period of June and early part of July. Many lodges also offer a wide choice of fishing tools, from rods to tackles and lines.

With all these beautiful elements you can find in each Alaska Fishing Lodge, it sure is the best place to enjoy fishing and the wilderness like what this exceptional lodge can present.

Staying in an Alaska Fishing Lodge is really a very interesting fishing adventure.