Friday, May 7th, 2010
Operation Haiti: Madison doctor is teaching Haitian nurse skills to take back home
They met during the earthquake recovery effort. Now a Haitian nurse is training with a Madison surgeon to bring desperately needed skills back to his country.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Hi everyone, here is my backpacking gear I use. It's not completely ultralight but it's still under 17lbs. What do you use? And more importantly, why? Thanks for checking it out!!Duration : 0:3:56
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Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Hiking boots should be chosen based on the difficulty of a hike, and both weight and material should be taken into consideration. Learn about the importance of ankle support and water resistance in hiking boots with help from a recreational kayaking instructor and outdoor adventurer in this free video on ...
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
A good backpack for carrying a survival kit will make long hikes more comfortable. Choose the right backpack for survival kits with tips from an experienced outdoorsman in this free video on wilderness survival.
Expert: kevin Barrett
Bio: Kevin Barrett is an experienced outdoors man who has been honing his survival skills ...
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
The Backpacking Light Wilderness Trekking School teaches lightweight camping, hiking, backpacking, trekking, packrafting, long distance hiking, thru-hiking, winter camping, and other wilderness travel skills. We take great pride in offering high quality education and hands-on instruction in advanced ultralight skills. Our wilderness venue includes the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem of Montana ...
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
Camping tents are typically made out of lightweight nylon and aluminum poles, and it's important to remember to get a tent that is big enough to hold the designated amount of campers. Find out why good camping tips should be lightweight and easy to dry with help from a recreational ...
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Before buying a sleeping bag for a camping trip, determine the style of bag and temperature rating that will be appropriate for a given trip. Find out why sleeping bags shouldn't touch the corner of a tent with help from an Eagle Scout in this free video on camping gear.
Expert: ...
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Monday, January 25th, 2010
A camping tent that is light in weight, such as three to five pounds, is ideal for a hiking trip that involves traveling for many miles. Discover how lightweight tents will allow a hiker to carry more food with help from an Eagle Scout in this free video on camping ...
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