Selasa, 05 Mei 2015

Movie Review : 127 Hours

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The Tale of a Shocking Fall and a Gritty Resolve
In April 2003 Aron Ralston, a 27-year-old hiker, fell and was trapped in a narrow slot in Blue John Canyon in Utah, his right arm wedged against the rock wall by a boulder. Mr. Ralston’s ordeal — described in many interviews after the fact and in his lively, unaffected memoir, “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” — was a struggle for survival and a profound existential crisis.

Senin, 04 Mei 2015

Movie Review : Vertical Limit

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Vertical Limit (2000)
December 8, 2000
FILM REVIEW; Man vs. Mountain, the Nth Round
By ELVIS MITCHELL
Published: December 8, 2000
The director Martin Campbell knows what his competition is for ''Vertical Limit,'' a shallow yet empty action extravaganza set on the notorious Himalayan peak K2. It's the ''Cliffhanger'' trailer, which neatly jettisoned the (heh, heh) plot and shoehorned in every heart-stopping leap and explosion that took place in the blissful, snowcapped setting, where even sub-arctic temperatures couldn't keep Sylvester Stallone from wearing T-

Tips For Saving Money For World Travelling

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Turning a travel dream into reality costs money. Whatever travel plans you may have, you need money to make it happen. There is no secret to saving for travel, you just need to make smart decisions. I want to share with you some for saving money for world travel.
Ask Yourself the Right Question
Regardless of what it is that you are saving for, there are two questions that you should be asking yourself.

Snorkeling Tips For Beginners

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What is your first time snorkeling experience going to be like? A once in a lifetime experience that you can't wait to repeat? Or a miserable, boring or even dangerous experience?
Unfortunately, poor first time experiences are pretty common.
But the truth is that while snorkeling is a very enjoyable and easy sport, without some basic skills, good equipment, and knowledge about the dangers and conditions of the ocean, a first time snorkeling experience can be a bit miserable, scary and potentially dangerous.

What is Backpacking?

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Backpacking -- tramping, trekking or backcountry camping -- is essentially the combination of hiking and camping in the backcountry. For some adventurer, backpacking is the act of sleeping in the wild, away from the trappings of civilization or the art of being self-contained, carrying everything you need to survive, whilst walking/cycling from one location to another on a multi-day journey through a natural landscape. A

Minggu, 03 Mei 2015

Climbing FAQs

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Q: What if I get scared when I'm on the rope?
A: Just stop, breathe, relax and enjoy the scenery around you. Take your time and you'll feel better. The beauty of a top rope is that you can always ask for tension and hang on the rope to rest or gain confidence in the safety system.

Q: Can I use a handhold for a foothold?
A: You frequently can. As long as you can reach it, use it! But when it comes to

Basic Climbing Gear / Equipment

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Here's an overview of indispensable climbing gear. If you start out at a gym or climb with a guide, all the necessary equipment is usually provided. But eventually you'll want to get your own.
Tip: Always inspect your gear before climbing—whether you own it or rent it. Frequent use inevitably results in some wear and tear. The advantage of buying your own gear is that you know its history.
Climbing Harness
Unless you are bouldering, you need a climbing harness. A harness consists of 2 basic parts:
  • Waistbelt: This sits over the hips and must fit snugly.
  • Leg loops: One loop goes around each leg. Many harnesses conveniently offer adjustable or removable leg loops.

Your harness allows you to tie into the rope safely and efficiently. All harnesses

Types of Rock Climbing

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The rock-climbing world consists of a number of small niches. Consider which aspect of the sport interests you the most.

Indoor Sport Climbing

This can be at a climbing gym, sports club or even a home climbing wall. Indoor walls have artificial hand and foot holds placed in sequence to create routes of varying difficulty. Route setters can move holds easily, creating an endless

Climbing Route Ratings

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Routes are rated by the hardest move on the route. In the U.S., the Yosemite Decimal Rating System is most commonly used to classify climbing difficulty.
Climbing Route Classifications
Class 1
Walking an established flat, easy trail.
Class 2
Hiking a steep incline, scrambling, maybe using your hands.

Started Rock Climbing

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Getting Started Rock Climbing

For physical fitness, fun and, yes, adrenaline, nothing beats rock climbing. Rock climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a usually pre-defined route without falling. Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climber's strength, endurance, agility and balance along with mental control. It can be a dangerous activity and knowledge of proper climbing
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