Category Archives: Jul/Aug 03

Bonanza

“Some folks is wolves, and some’s bears… I’s a bear…” –Hoss Cartwright I’m not sure what the above quote means, exactly, but the nice thing about it is both its simplicity and complexity. Huh? Complexity? From Hoss Cartwright? If you’re … Continue reading

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Climbing & Traversing

For more information about companies providing further outdoor adventure, following is a list of active participants in the camp business. Related Article: High Adventure, High Opportunity Alpine Towers International Inc./Cornerstone Designs Inc. PO Box 59 Jonas Ridge, NC 28641 (800) … Continue reading

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High Adventure, High Opportunity

The popularity of climbing walls and ropes courses has been huge in the past couple of decades and continues to be a distinctive feature to most camps and conference centers in recreation. Most camps I’ve visited have some form of … Continue reading

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2003 Skatepark Report

“Whoa! No way, dude!” At least that was our reaction as we began to compile the results from our latest product survey for skateparks. After all was said and done we compiled information from 15 companies who provide a wide … Continue reading

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Where To Start

A good foundation for creating an emergency plan can be found at www.ready.gov, the new initiative launched by the Department of Homeland Security. FEMA also has a self-training course available at www.training.fema.gov. Related Article: Just In Case The Web site … Continue reading

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