Ski Report – El Nino Dumps on El Tahoe! You Should See Lake Tahoe’s Highest Peaks

The classic Tahoe dump is happening right now. It’s the kind of snowfall that will be recalled for years to come in a litany of tall tales that start with “Do you remember the snow of January 2010?”

A series of winter storms that began during the Martin Luther King holiday on January 17 delivered a couple of feet of snow to Lake Tahoe’s highest peaks and nearly a foot at lake level. But that’s just the beginning. As the week progresses, the storms are expected to become more ferocious, with colder temperatures and more precipitation. By Saturday, the Sierra crest will most likely have 10 feet of fresh snow. Forecasters are expecting this to be the most snow-producing series of storms the Sierra has seen in the last five years. It looks like El Niño is here to stay for the rest of January.

As of Tuesday, January 19, …

The Timeshare Dilemma – An Industry in Decline?

Timeshares were all the rage in the later part of the last century. Timeshare companies were making money hand over fist offering a way for regular people to own a place where they could vacation every year or trade with others if they wished to go somewhere else. Now, with people losing their jobs and homes, the bloom is off the rose of timeshare ownership. What are the problems and can people still get good deals for vacationing?

Owning a timeshare is a financial commitment. You are basically buying a townhouse for a week or two and are responsible for maintenance, insurance, taxes, and upkeep in addition to the mortgage you took to finance the purchase. This is great when the economy is good, but you can see a lot of timeshares for sale right now because it is a financial liability that people can’t carry around in hard times. …

Outside Recreation Equipment Fundamentals

The highest excellent outdoor recreation equipment for backpacking uses sophisticated space age materials to supply the lightest and smallest possible package for quick hauling.

Sleeping bags will be the most significant piece of gear any backpacker can own. They keep the camper warm within the coldest situations however they are also the largest and bulkiest piece of gear. The lightest and warmest bags use synthetic materials for the casing along with the interior as well, though down is still broadly well known mainly because of its superior insulation properties and potential to compress to incredibly tiny sizes. For anyone who is not allergic to down, these are the ideal bags cash can buy but just you’ll want to not get the material wet. Wet down feathers grow to be heavy and drop their insulating properties making the bag useless. Synthetic filling is typically much cheaper and can retain its insulation …

Three Great Destinations to Travel to in North Central Washington

North Central Washington is a great place to travel to, particularly for the beautiful natural areas that are found there. The region features high mountain peaks, arid desert like areas, and tons of great sources of water. Here are three great places to travel to in the North Central Washington area.

Conconully State Park

Conconully State Park is located in the upper reaches of North Central Washington. The park sits on the shore of Conconully Lake and offers a wonderful chance to experience a remote and somewhat secluded vacation spot. Camping at Conconully State Park is a great time and something the whole family can enjoy. Activities available include fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking, hiking, and more.

Stehekin

The community of Stehekin sits just south of the North Cascades National Park and falls within the borders of the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. It also sits on the northwestern shore of …

2 Amazing and Mysterious Caves in Surigao City That Will Surely Awaken Your Senses

Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines has been known as the “City of Island Adventure” and it consists of many different natural attractions that tourist will love to travel around. It is a small city composes of several islands and it is filled with the abundances of nature’s beauty. Today, I will be introducing two amazing and mysterious caves in Surigao city from the many natural attractions a visitor can choose from. Now, let me be your guide in exploring these caves, please allow your spirit and let your senses discover the true beauty and wonder, the mother earth can offer.

Silop Multi Caves will be the first in the list that we have to pay a visit and let us discover its mystery. Intrigue of what this cave can offer? Now brace your heart of what entryway do you go first among the cave’s 12 entrances. Open your sixth …