Fun in The Great Outdoors
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Winter Sports and the Right Equipment
Winter means a change of venue. That means a change of sporting favorites as winter sports take over. Football, games of all types, and of course mountain sports are all about to make their appearance once more..
From the snow covered alps to the warmer climes of the south there is stuff going on that unless you are handicapped in some way you must be a part of it.
That's why this lens will offer you a way of joining in with some of the best sports gear and outdoor clothing on the Internet. They will also make great presents for someone you love.
The Contents Below
- Cycling or Biking Is A Great Thing for Health and Fitness
- If Other Sports are Your Thing
- Baseball or Softball
- Skiing the Slopes
- Mountaineering
- What is your View of Sport and Outdoor Activity?
- Boards For All Seasons
- Golf
- Enjoy the Great Outdoors
- Great Lenses on the Great Outdoors
- You are Invited
- Blessed by the Following Angels
- What's Your Take on This Lens
- Alpine sports
- Winter Sports Videos
- Winter Sports Blogs
Cycling or Biking Is A Great Thing for Health and Fitness
When did you first learn to ride

Introduced in the 19th Century there would be few who are not familiar with the penny farthing. This had a very large front wheel and a very small back one with the seat over the front wheel. It looked awkward but many found they could successfully use them for transport. Pictured alongside the penny farthing is an ancient push bike with a larger rear wheel to a smaller front one.
Someone must have thought the difference in sizes made for better propulsion or something. Thankfully others woke up to the folly of this and contemporary bikes are streamlined and operated with gears and have all the necessary safety and other things on them.
Before we got so used to motor cars and driving everywhere the bicycle was the transport of choice aside from horses, which required maintenance and feeding, The bike can live on its own without much input from it owner. It can be parked anywhere, doe snot make a noise, does not buck and throw, unless you do something wrong, and, of course, its great for health. The English countryside would once see people of all persuasions cycling through villages and cities. The same could be said of the USA and other countries like Australia. But the capital bike riding nation of them all is definitely China.
There is no pollution from pedal power so it is great for the environment and as far as health is concerned what better way is there to get fit than to ride a bike? Many do mountain bike riding, others do races and rallies, others still just ride for pleasure.
Hardly a child gets to the teenage years without being introduced to the bike. They grow up with the experience of knowing that from their own body they can get where they want to go easily and usually with a lot of fun, to say nothing of the exercise gained through pedal power.
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Baseball or Softball
What is the difference?

Baseball, believe it or not, was started in England and was brought to Northern America by English and Irish migrants. It commenced during the mid 18th Century and is a bat and ball sport played between 9 players on either team. The team batting hits the ball thrown by the opponent's pitcher who tries to get the hitter out any way he can.
Once the ball is struck the hitter runs to get to the nearest base during which time a ball arriving there ahead of him will see him out. if the ball is hit far enough he may have the chance to run all four bases, called a home run. The hitter may stay on any base until another hitter gives him time to run further or to make it home.
The fielding team has to get three outs in order to take over the batting while the other side takes over fielding. When all their hitters are out it completes an 'innings' of which there are nine per professional game
By late nineteenth century, after many modifications to the game, it became the national sport of the United States.
Softball was derived from baseball and was invented by George Hancock in Chicago, Illinois. The first game was played with a rolled up boxing glove and a broomstick. Key differences to baseball are the size of the ball, softballs being larger, and the pitcher is underarm instead of overarm.
It was intended as a winter version of baseball and was originally called Indoor Baseball.
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Skiing the Slopes

While you may not be heading off to Davos, Switzerland, (pictured) for your skiing expedition but at this time of year many in the Northern Hemisphere are probably dreaming of being on some nearby snow covered mountain slopes.
This also means checking over their ski equipment and probably replacing some of it. It might also be that you have never been skiing or to the mountains during winter. Then what's holding you back.
There is nothing quite like taking to the slippery slopes of a ski field and gliding effortlessly downhill at anything up to . . . ? Well snow skiing is supposedly the fastest non motorized sport on earth. This brief history of snow ski racing will help you understand why?
"Speed skiing began in the 1930s as an advertising stunt for a ski resort in St. Moritz, Switz. Racers experimented with cones that covered their backs from the helmet down, which presented a more streamlined and aerodynamic figure when a skier was crouched into a "tuck" position. Some racers skied with as much as 71 pounds (32 kg) of ballast on their skis to increase their acceleration. By 1933 speeds of 85 miles (136 km) per hour were being reached by skiers carrying such weights. (Britannica.com)
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Mountaineering
Its just a great way to go

Mountaineering is the sport, hobby or profession of walking, hiking, backpacking and climbing mountains. In Europe it is also referred to as alpinism, while in the Americas the term refers to a particular style of mountain climbing, that involves a mixture of ice climbing, rock climbing, mixed climbing, and where the climbers carry all their loads with them at all times. (Wikipedia)
At this time many are dreaming of the snow covered slopes and many more are thinking hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing, and every other outer winter activity for the mountains. If that the case then you need good solid all weather clothes and accessories for the trip. Check out this article for more information.
If you are planning overnight adventures or longer then that makes the choice of gear even more particular. You don't want to lug heavy packs around and yet you will have to sustain yourself over the period. The best idea is to consult someone who can give you the best advice. This Company (click banner) can do that.
Right now there are heaps of good value products on the internet and this Company has clearance sales all year round. They also stock everything for the great outdoors and are professional outfitters for whatever sport or activity you undertake.
What is your View of Sport and Outdoor Activity?
Do You Participate in any sports or outdoor pursuits
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musicaldreamer says:
I love hiking! Unfortunately I live in Florida where there is no snow, but hiking in the winter is a lot better, since it gets so hot over here the rest of the year
Posted October 13, 2010
annmackiemiller says:
I used to ski a lot - last time in Colorado years ago - does walking in the snow count?
Posted March 02, 2010
Sylvestermouse says:
I have always loved the outdoors and there is not much I won't try, except snow skiing. I just knew I would break my neck:) Love to swim, bike, hike, garden and you could certainly find me climbing trees.
Posted January 08, 2010
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sorana says:
I like dancing. That's the 'sport I do' ... :) However, I love ice-skating.
Posted April 24, 2011
blue22d says:
I like to watch down hill sking on TV but no much for sports in the winter time. This will be a new winter for me in Utah as I relocated from Southern, California. I've beeen here for about a week during the winter and somewhat familiar with the snow. I probably will play in the snow and that's about it.
Posted October 13, 2010
ElizabethJeanAllen says:
I do a lot of walking but I leave the playing to the younger set.
Posted December 14, 2009
Boards For All Seasons
Did you know how many types there are?

It seems that it almost doesn't matter the time of year, the place or the activity there has to be a board sport associated with it.
Board sports are sports that are played with some sort of board as the primary equipment. Surfing, first mastered in the Pacific islands, was the first board sport. Eventually, it was expanded to land applications, often with the addition of wheels. Many board sports are classified as action sports or extreme sports, and thus often appeal to youth. Board sports have had a history of being dangerous, "punk" or reckless, and thus were marginalized in the sports community. However, many board sports have gained mainstream recognition, and with this recognition have enjoyed wider broadcast, sponsorship and inclusion in institutional sporting events, including the Olympic Games.(Wikipedia)
But that's only the start of them. Aside from skateboards, body boards, boogie boards, ski-boards, snow-boards, sand-surfing boards, and so on, there are numerous others being brought into service almost daily. If the feet can stand on it and make it go forward it seems like its a recognized sport board. Even Skis are boards.
Some boards have winged keels, some have risen to great heights, or rather their riders have as skate board champions. They are all a great way to spend time either participating in or watching. So get boarding if you don't already.
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Enjoy the Great Outdoors
There are so many ways to do that
Its not only sports and things that get you out in winter but the landscape has changed. Everything has a different look about it and the photography now is just tremendous. There might not be too many animals around because mostly they will sheltering or hibernating but in a few weeks they will all be back as Mother nature shed her winter blues and takes on the look of a newly created world.
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What's Your Take on This Lens
Would love to know what winter sports you favor?
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JohannTheDog May 18, 2011 @ 10:33 pm | delete
- Mum and I like to hike in the Winter with a little snow on the ground. soooo fun!
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OrganicMom247 May 7, 2011 @ 2:22 pm | delete
- Great lens, and lots of fun stuff here.
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pimbels
May 5, 2011 @ 7:57 am | delete
- I have never experienced snow, but really would like to someday go for and try some snowboarding. That could be just fun. I like your lens. Thank you.
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sorana
Apr 24, 2011 @ 9:06 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens. I like to watch AFL (Australian Football League) a lot.
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Brite-Ideas
Feb 6, 2011 @ 5:58 pm | delete
- great lens, I just love winter! - love the snow, love the cold, love, love, love :)
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