Carl Pettit
Why Do We Throw Salt Over Our Shoulders for Good Luck?
We all know the superstition about throwing salt over your shoulder for good luck when you knock some over, but do you how that tradition came to be?
Well, would you believe it was originally done to keep the devil away?
Where’s One of the Best Places to Go Cross-Country Skiing? [PICTURES]
Waiting for the snow to fall? Are your dreams full of journeys across the white, through serene forests? The Montreal River, in upper Michigan, rich with cross-country ski trails, just might be the answer you’re looking for. In fact, when you combine all the trails together, you get more than 60 km of skiing pleasure, the longest located in Ironwood, MI.
5 Ice Fishing Tools to Help Reel in the Winter Catch
Every experienced outdoorsman knows that just because it's winter, it doesn't mean you can't still go fishing. You may not get to take your friends on a boat trip, but you can still bro out (and, yes, women can bro out, too) with your pals.
In addition t
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7 Intense Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations for Winter Thrill Seekers [VIDEOS]
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Are you one of those roller coaster fanatics? If yes, you're probably in ride withdrawal during the winter, so why not try flying off the side of a mountain instead. Some of the best spots for extreme skiing and snowboarding are in the Canadian Rockies. It
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6 Cold-Weather Tents for the Extreme Winter Camper
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Imagine what it would be like to camp outside this winter — the snow gently falling outside the flaps of your tent, the serene beauty of an army of cedars, furs and pines blanketed in white. Now imagine you don't have the right cold-weather tent, and rather than enjoying the scenery you're freezing your limbs off. Here are six
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Put Your Winter Camping Gifts to Good Use at Glacier National Park [PICTURES, VIDEO]
The snow might be falling, and the sleigh bells ringing, but you can still hike through the wilderness this winter and enjoy some backcountry camping in Montana’s pristine Glacier National Park. If you’ve visited the park before, especially in the spring or summer, get ready for a completely different kind of adventure.
Travel the World on Ice Skates With These 6 Amazing Spots
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Have you ever imagined yourself ice skating across the country? Well, in some locations, you can pretty much do just that. There are some unique spots across the globe where fields of smooth ice seem to go on forever. You can skate across vast lakes, down beautiful rivers, as well as frozen canals
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Top 7 Weather-Proof Hiking Boots for the Winter Adventurer
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Hiking boots are making a comeback, but still too many people wear the wrong foot attire for the winter (Hint: UGG boots aren't proper snow shoes, ladies). If you're the kind of person who enjoys excursions out into the cold outdoors, you should know that nothing ruins a hike like numb toes and soggy socks. Here a
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6 Hunting Apps That’ll Improve Your Game
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Smart phones help us with most of our daily tasks, so why shouldn't it help out hunters with bringing home the best game possible? Just because you’re slogging through the forest, or across an alpine meadow, with your gun in hand, doesn’t mean you have to leave technology behind. Charge up your
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6 Hardcore GPS Units That Can Take a Beating, No Matter the Weather
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If you’re trekking out into the woods or the mountains this winter season, a durable and reliable GPS unit is just the thing to ensure you find your way home. We're not talking about the ones that black out if dropped in a puddle, either. No one w
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Fulfill Your Olympic Bobsledding Dreams on Utah’s ‘Comet’
If you’ve ever wanted to shoot down a track of solid ice at 80 miles per hour on a bobsled, now’s your chance. The Olympic bobsled track in Park City, UT is open for business.
10 Survival Gadgets Every Camper Needs to Brave the Outdoors
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Has the idea of camping recently peaked your interest, or is your Secret Santa an outdoors enthusiast? If you, or someone you’re buying gifts for this holiday season wants to get back to nature, we've just made your a life a little bit easier. There ar
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