Archive for March, 2008
Monday, March 17th, 2008
Stretching Program to Release Sciatic Nerve Pain
Here are a few good options:
* Good Morning Exercise
Keep a bar with some weight on your shoulders. Bend at the waist with your knees bent a little and the back straight till the trunk is parallel to the ground. Relax in the upright position and repeat.
* Hamstring Stretch
Lie on your back and hold on the [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Fitness by drew
Friday, March 14th, 2008
Philemon Van Trump
Philemon Van Trump
1839-1916
Van Trump was the pioneering mountain climber on Mount Rainier in Washington State and wrote extensively about its history and [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Mt. Rainier by drew
Friday, March 14th, 2008
History of Mt. Rainier
Timeline 5000 B.C. – 1800s
For thousands of years, Taidnapam, Upper Cowlitz, Yakama, Nisqually, and Puyallup tribes live in the foothills of the mountain they call Tahoma. They fish, hunt, and gather berries and herbs on its lower slopes. However, because they have a great reverence and awe for Tahoma, they never go near its summit. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in General Trail Info, Mt. Rainier by drew
Friday, March 14th, 2008
Siouxon Creek Trail | Amboy | Washington
Highlights:
Busy trail used by hikers, bikes, and horses. Pretty waterfalls and nice camping
Summary:
Siouxon Creek is well known in the area for having easy access, miles of nice trails, good camping spots scattered along the trail, and many options to make side trips. There are many spots to sit and reflect on the beauty around you [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Dayhikes, General Trail Info, Mt. St. Helens by drew
Friday, March 14th, 2008
Latourell Falls in the Columbia Gorge
Latourell Falls is a wonderful introduction to the many waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge. It is a plunge falls with a height of 249 feet. You can access the main or lower falls from the parking lot in the Guy W. Talbot State Park; this falls on Latourell Creek is named after Joseph Latourell, [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Columbia River Gorge, Dayhikes, Trail Reviews, Trip Reports by drew
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Top 5 Training Myths for Endurance Athletes: The Alternative Truths
I think these tips apply to all of us who are Endurance Hikers / Backpackers too!
( I know this is from the Powerbar website, and I am not trying to plug them on purpose, but hey its good info so I left it intact..)
By: Fiona Lockhart, CTS Pro Coach
An abundance of information exists for endurance [...]
