Article by Carol Quinton Mountain and mountaineering is among the most exciting and exhilarating outside sports. It’s no marvel that so many have taken up climbing. Experienced climbers know that there are safety concerns related to climbing. Ignoring safety can result in harm and even fatality. While it’s true that you will need to inspect gear and ensure it’s up to par, security is even more than that. First off, let others know where you’re going to be climbing and [...]
Camping is a multi-Billion dollar industry in North America alone, and almost every campground, from Federal Parks to commercial campgrounds are full, or close to it, on almost every weekend from late May through to early September. But, before leaving for your camping trip, there are many things that must be checked, for safety’s sake as well as for ensuring that everything you need is working properly and packed. A safety checklist before leaving on a camping trip should include, [...]
Article by Jessica Falkowski The season of summer is here and the sun is out in Florida. It is time to get the boat from storage and head out to the water. It is highly advised that boat owners need to have boat insurance. If something goes wrong, good boat insurance coverage could mean the difference between sinking and swimming. Recreational boating is very popular and fun, but it can be also dangerous if you are not careful. Did you [...]
Article by Mike Foster Camping provides a great temporary escape from the stresses and dangers of suburban and urban life. However, the camping experience is fraught with its own set of dangers. The wise camper must take these into account and prepare in advance how to make safety in the woods a high priority and counter the inherent risks. In part 1 of this two-part series, we looked at safety related to food preparation, preparing clean drinking water, and how [...]
Inflatable Boat Safety is Essential Boating safety may seem like a nuisance or too much extra hassle. After all, boating is supposed to be fun, right? Boating safety is not rocket science, and if you exercise common sense and do some planning ahead of your boating excursion, you should be able to have safe boating experience. The reality is that, generally speaking, most folk that are preparing for a day out on the water forget this and do not tend [...]
A pontoon or party boat can be a fun and relaxing way to travel out on the water. These spacious boats hold as many as 15 or so people and can allow for sunbathing, music and partying! Several months ago after searching through various listings of used Pontoon boats for sale, we found a great deal on one for just under 00. The boat can hold up to ten passengers, includes a built-in radio, fish finder, and spacious storage for [...]
