Recent content by JGWI

We all know there are some good national parks but what are some good less known state parks out there? Being from Minnesota my two favorite are Lake Maria state park Old growth everywhere and one of the most peaceful parks I have been to. and Tettegouche state park If you were...

Not sure what happened to the last thread about this...Anyways! Here's NASA's astronomy picture of the day... It's an image of the Soul nebula which is an active region of star formation in in the constellation Cassiopeia. It's about 7500lys away and spans just over 100ly from end to end...

I know a few of you do some climbing. I'm looking to start doing some solo toproping this winter (Since the snow decide not to come). My question is though what would be the best best and safest setup for this? I'm seeing mixed opinions on other sites. I'm currently thinking a Pro Traxion as...

http://ktla.com/2015/12/02/authorities-respond-to-20-victim-shooting-incident-in-san-bernardino-fire-dept/

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/19/politics/drone-registration-task-force-announced/index.html I don't really know what to think of this. In some ways I say good, maybe this will make the media shut up about drones. In another sense I'm thinking how big of a pain in the ass this is going to be for...

I know there are a few freshman on here going to UMD. Anybody?

Looking for a backpack with the side straps for boots. I want something light, durable, and under a $100. I was looking at the Transpack Sidekick Lite but I was wondering if there is anything else decent on the market. Any suggestions? Thanks

Who else feels like they're living in East China? http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/western-wildfires/canadian-wildfire-smoke-chokes-much-u-s-n387706

So I decided it was time to pick up a new sport and after having spent a couple hours at an indoor wall recently, I came to the conclusion that climbing would be a good choice. I know there are some climbers on here and I just want to know what you did and the resources you utilized to get...

Let's play a game Just hint at your movie title by using at most 3 photos (The images do not have to be from the movie). Make a guess from the post above you and then add your own. I'll start

Ever since I was young I have been an absolute weather nut. With spring coming, that means severe weather not in the form of snow "should" follow along. Has anyone here ever did any storm chasing, and what have you ran into? If you haven't ever chased after everything; what severe weather...

Over the past few years Wakeboarding has started to sneak its way into the park scene. However much like the freestyle movement in the early 90's for snowboarders, skiers are lacking behind. Do you think there is a future in such a sport for water skiers? I personally think it would be fun as...

Looking to get something new and right now I have my sights set on some 98 Kartels. Just a couple questions I need answered though. First I have never owned or used a rockered ski and therefore haven't the slightest clue on what size ski I should get (Information below). Second question is...

Yeah it is for school but i'm having some trouble putting my thoughts together. Might be kind of fun, try to make it ski related and keep it short.

I know I am not the only one who tries to come up with some random sequence of events after watching these commercials. Example: So who can come up with the best one? I'll start When you wait for cable you get hungry When you get hungry you go to that new mexican restaurant around the...