It is amazing to see the great changes that sports clothes have suffered through history, and of course snowboarding is not an exception. Since the very moment snowboarders appeared, they have shown a unique style, a way of life that differs significantly from other sports such as skiing.

Skiing is considered a classic sport; ski competitions are much alike each other and everyone who skies has a style which seems to be the same from person to person. On the other hand, snowboarding is a sport based on individuality and freedom. As many other sportsmen and women, snowboarders have a special set of clothing specifically designed for them, much like people who practice urban sports such as skateboarding. Read the rest of this entry »

Skateboarding has been a popular sport for the past 3 decades, and is quite modern. In fact, skateboarding has been around since 1980, which happens to be the year in which the first modern skateboard was made. Since then, both young and the not so young enjoy carving the streets and experiencing the adrenaline rush of free riding, trick skating, and the like.

Skateboarding is deeply influenced by and derivative of the art and sport of surfing. Surfing, which was developed and rooted in Hawaii, is the act of riding waves with a surfboard. Read the rest of this entry »

Oregon is famous for the ski slopes found around the state, and if you are planning a ski vacation, you should definitely consider Timberline Lodge, located near Mt. Hood in Oregon. There is quite a bit of history in the area, starting with the lodge that was built during the Great Depression by a master craftsman. The Timberline Lodge also has a bit of more recent history attached to it. Part of the movie, The Shining, was filmed here. Many of the ‘outside’ shots were done at Timberline Lodge.

The lodge is entirely hand made, and well preserved. The hand woven draperies and the hand hewn beams add to the rustic charm and history of the place. The lodge sits in the middle of 1400 acres consisting of 35 trails. The trails are perfect for beginners, intermediates, and experts. The top elevation at Timberline Lodge is 8504 with a vertical drop of 2501. There are six chair lifts to accommodate skiers. Read the rest of this entry »

Surfing is a surface water sport in which the person wishing to surf uses a surfboard to travel along the face of a breaking ocean wave. Such waves are called ‘surfs’ and thus the activity is called ‘surfing’.

Origin of surfing

Surfing originated in ancient Polynesia with the chief being the best skilled rider and the ruling classes had access to the best beaches. This activity was noticed by Europeans in Tahiti in 1767 and has now become one of the most popular forms of adventure sports at beaches around the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Camping is one of the best ways to have a stint with nature and explore its hidden treasures. Camping can be a refreshing and invigorating experience. It gives you a chance to get away from the buzz of city life and calm your mind and soul. However, you need to carefully prepare for the trip in order to avoid the blues later on.

Obviously, you need to plan well before going on the camping ground. Camping clothes are a very important part of your camping trip and you need to choose the clothes that are comfortable and functional. Due to the advancements in technology, camping clothes have also become more technology oriented and comfortable.

The main advantage of these materials is that they allow the water vapor to escape but not let any water in. It is indeed a very interesting technology because it the water vapor (or the heat) gets dissipated from your body, without any additional water entering inside. Another popular material used for making clothes is nylon. This is because it is scratch resistant and can endure the wear and tear of most outdoor activities, plus it is light and breathable.

Another fabric that is in vogue for making camping clothes is Nylon or Polyester. Both these fabrics are preferred because they are abrasion resistant and keep you warmer. Obviously, you will need appropriate clothes to be used for cold or extremely cold conditions. Down fills and synthetic fills are specifically recommended to be worn in cold conditions.

These new technologies in clothing are definitely good for rugged usage and longer stay. So, when you are looking for camping clothes try to find out the best alternative that suites both your requirements and budget.