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    • Unparalleled surfing adventure in Pohnpei

    Pohnpei, Micronesia has some of the best waves in the world. Here, you can expect warm, crystal clear water with perfect powerful waves. Waves break far from the beach just like Tahiti or Fiji. To check the surf from the shore is not possible so the best possible way to get to the waves is by boat. Most of the swells that reach Pohnpei are generated by North Pacific winter storms and from typhoons in the Western Pacific. Pohnpei surf season goes from early October thru early May. Up to four feet, the waves on Pohnpei are user-friendly. The most surfed area of Pohnpei is Palikir Pass (P-Pass), on the northwest side of the island. This is a full barrel, down-the-line wave. Main Pass is the second most surfed wave on the northwest side of Pohnpei. The east side of Pohnpei has some beautiful waves as well and to score some good waves, you will need all the knowledge of surf guides. If you like challenging yourself and surfing big waves, go for surfing in Pohnpei. But remember Pohnpei’s reefs are always shallow on the inside; it is safe to use booties that can be very helpful at times. Surf smart and safe!

    Written on April 27th, 2012 , Adventure travels Tags: , , , ,
    Mt. Everest’s enigma and magnetism goes on

    Climbing Mt. Everest is a dream of every adventurer. Over 1,500 people have reached the summit since 1953 and about 170 have lost their lives. Many have made it to the top of it. It is even more surprising that the people who are disabled have also proved themselves. We can take the example of Mark Inglis, a 47-year-old New Zealander who lost both legs 25 years ago and became the first double amputee Mount Everest climber on 15th May, 2006. Inglis was stuck in an ice cave in an intense blizzard for 14 days on Mount Cook in New Zealand in 1982 and lost both legs below the knee to frostbite. However, his disability did not hinder him from winning a cycling silver medal in the 200 Sydney Paralympic Games and from scaling the 8,201m Cho Oyu on his 45th birthday. He had a strong will to stand atop the summit of Mount Everest and here also his disability did not hinder him and he broke the record by becoming the first double amputee Mount Everest climber. Inglis faced many problems while he was on his expedition to Mt. Everest. Ten days before the summit day, he broke his artificial legs and had to rebuild them on the mountain. His oxygen mask broke on the last day and he got only 20 percent oxygen. But iron-willed mountaineer did not give up and finally proved himself. He raised US$40,000 for the Cambodia Trust through his Everest climb. His Everest expedition was filmed for the Discovery series Everest: Beyond the Limit. Many people have set the records by climbing the highest point on Earth. Even though there are health risks, Everest climbers face in their quest for that one breathtaking moment atop the mountain, but nothing is able to stop them. The disabled climbers such as Mark Inglis and many more have proved that nothing is impossible in this world; the only thing needed is the strong determination.

    Written on April 27th, 2012 , Adventure travels Tags: , , ,
    Apa Sherpa breaks all records, scales Everest for the 17th time

    Nepali mountaineer Apa Sherpa has broken his own world record scaling the 8,850-metre summit of Mt. Everest for the 17th time. 47-years-old Apa reached the 8,850-metre (29,035-foot) summit of Mount Everest by the South Col route. Apa was accompanied by six members of the Super Sherpa team that is making a documentary on sherpas, who are famed for their climbing skills. The climbers spent 20 minutes at the summit filming for the documentary. Five other high-altitude worker Sherpas also scaled the peak with the magic duo, dubbed Super Sherpas. The expedition aimed to raise money for better education and health care for children of the community living at the foothills of the mountain. The other members of the expedition include Pasang Geljen Sherpa, 21, Arita Sherpa, 47, Ang Pasang Sherpa, 39, Pemba Rinji Sherpa, 36, and Mingma Tsering Sherpa, 25. Appa had scaled the Everest for the first time in 1989. Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa, 39, who climbed with Apa for his 13th ascent, holds the record for the second highest number of climbs.

    Written on April 26th, 2012 , Adventure travels Tags: , , , ,
    Surfing Huge Waves in Hawaii

    While surfing the net I came across this u tube and had to post it in this blog.It has been shot by shot by Emmy Award winning cinematographer Peter Fuszard. Fuszard’s film footage was often shot from a helicopter that cruised along no more than 10 feet off the surface of the water. This was filmed during ‘Tow-in World Cup’ held in Maui, Hawaii in January 2002 and included in Billabong’s big wave surf film, "The Odyssey" Do check it out!

    Written on April 26th, 2012 , Adventure travels Tags: , , , , , ,
    America’s longest and highest zip-line opens in Alaska

    If you are looking for real adventure then the Zip Rider is for you! Highest Zip-Line has opened in Alaska. This is boasted as America’s longest and highest zip-line. It is located in Icy Strait Point which is 50 miles west of Juneau. The zip-line begins on a mountaintop 1,330 feet above sea level and then stretches 5,330 feet down to a scenic beach below. The Zip-Rider is six cables wide and will take 90 seconds to go from mountain to beach, traveling at speeds up to 60 mph. The 1.5 min zip ride finishes with a gentle touchdown on the beach at Icy Strait Point. The riders can blur past dense forestland and can view surrounding mountains and Port Fredrick. You can also catch sight of bears foraging 300 feet below. Participants must be between 90 and 275 pounds and be comfortable with heights. They should wear warm layered clothing, waterproof outwear and closed toed shoes. Loose and dangling clothing is not allowed. Pregnant women and persons with back or neck problems are not permitted to participate. Go and have a wonderful zip-line ride!

    Written on April 26th, 2012 , Adventure travels Tags: , , ,
    Hollywood Executive Salaries Soar

    Hollywood executives remain some of the highest paid Americans, despite falling stock prices and struggling lineups across networks. In the face of strong competition from Internet and mobile viewing, television and movie companies have been investing in new productions to draw in audiences. So far, so good. The paychecks taken home in 2011 are proof positive their plans are working. Continue reading “Hollywood Executive Salaries Soar” »

    Written on April 26th, 2012 , Adventure travels
    Australia’s trying to step up ‘Tour Down Under’ status

    Outside of Europe, South Australia has begun to lobby to have its Tour Down Under become the first ProTour race. UCI ProTour events involve the top 20 cycling teams in the world. The South Australian Government will lodge its bid by the end of June. Image credit The Tour Down Under will be up against races in Qatar, Bahrain, Malaysia and California to win ProTour status with the Union Cyclist International (UCI) due to make a decision in September. By becoming a Being part of the international cycling ProTour series, Tour Down Under’s will majorly increase its international television audience, press coverage and and the number of visiting tourists. Only about five or six ProTour teams compete in the Tour Down Under, but if it is given ProTour status all 20 ProTour ranked teams would be obliged to compete. Tour Down Under is run through some of South Australia’s finest landscapes, such as the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, the Fleurieu Peninsula, the Adelaide Hills as well as Adelaide.

    Written on April 25th, 2012 , Adventure travels Tags: , , , , , , , ,
    Samantha Larson conquers the Everest challenge to make a world record!

    Eighteen-year-old US climber Samantha Larson became the youngest foreign woman to scale Everest. With this, she completed the world record as the youngest person to have completed the Seven Summits challenge, breaking a record set last year by then 20-year-old British climber Rhys Miles Jones. The achievements of this brave girl are most commendable, she was just 12 when she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Since then she has scaled the highest peaks on all seven continents, also called the "Seven Summits." From Long Beach, California she has become the youngest American to climb Mt. Everest. Describing the difficulty of the climb, Larson said the altitude drains all appetite; after gobbling down a chocolate bar, she subsisted for several days only on water to ward off dehydration. The Larsons also become, perhaps, the first father-daughter team to conquer the so-called seven summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Do check out her blog as well as her Everest blog!

    Written on April 25th, 2012 , Adventure travels Tags: , , ,
    Get ready for pulse-quickening thrills at Tuckerman Ravine!

    Well it’s that time of the year when the adventurers can think about heading to Tuckerman Ravine for some thrills and spills up on the wall. The ski season at Tuckerman Ravine begins at this time of the year and continues until at least June and sometimes into July. Tuckerman Ravine can be one of the most challenging places in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It can also be one of the most picturesque hikes, with spring birds chirping as they cling to forested branches below tree line. This area is extremely popular with skiers, climbers and hikers. Each year over 70,000 people visit this place. Image Credit Skiing Tuckerman involves something more like leap turns. The ravine gives skiers the chance to test themselves against the mountain, with no namby-pamby mugs of hot chocolate waiting if they get tired halfway through the run. First, make sure you are up for the challenge of the trek. From the Trailhead at Pinkham Notch, (elevation 2,028 feet) the trail reaches the mouth of the ravine at Hermit Lake (elevation 3,800 feet), in 2.4 miles. The trail continues for another half mile to the floor of the bowl, which rises from 4,300 feet to 5,100 feet. You have to hike for an average of three hours to get to the beginning of a ski run. Image Credit Few tips for safe skiing in Tuckerman Ravine: Tuckerman Ravine isn’t for everyone and planning a trip requires some serious thought. So, if you’re hoping to enjoy Tuck’s this year, here are few things to be kept in mind for a successful and safe trip. Weather Conditions: The weather on Mount Washington can be erratic, so check conditions before you go and also at the Pinkham Notch Visitor Center at the trailhead in Pinkham Notch to check weather conditions and avalanche predictions before heading to the ravine. Image Credit Avalanches: Avalanches are frequent on Tuckerman Ravine’s steep, snowy, windswept slopes. They are most common during or immediately following a snowstorm, but the danger continues to exist in the spring. As a skier, you should avoid steep, open slopes holding new snow and should heed posted avalanche warnings. Open Crevasses: Melting snow can cause deep crevasses to open up. Check the signs posted at the AMC’s Visitor Center and at the base of the ravine. Stay well clear of crevasses. Image Credit The area is undeveloped with no ski lift, so getting to the top requires the same amount of strategy and effort as getting down. It also means being in good physical condition to meet the challenge of the three-mile hike to the top. Skiing safely in Tuckerman Ravine means more than being an expert skier. It means being prepared with the proper equipment and knowledge, being flexible in your plans and never skiing alone. Plan You next adventure in Tuckerman Ravine to experience pulse-quickening thrills.

    Written on April 25th, 2012 , Adventure travels Tags: , , , , ,
    Surfing the biggest waves in the world

    What are the dangers that you face when you go big wave surfing? From icy cold waters, hypothermia, broken bones, dislocated shoulders, drowning to shark attacks but the thrill of conquering the wave beats the dangers down. Big Wave surfing EXTREME at Jaws, Maui, Image credit Big-wave fever is relatively new to the surfing world, only in the last 15 years have surfers tackled the monster breaks with any regularity. The addition of jet-ski watercraft in the early 1990s opened up more possibilities, towing surfers into waves unreachable by conventional paddling. Today, surfers scour the planet looking for ultimate waves, from Maverick’s in northern California, to Jaws at Maui, to Chile, Australia, Africa and Tasmania. Alfredo Big Wave Jaws Rights, Image credit New Zealand’s biggest wave is on the south of Dunedin. That means the thought of donning a super-thick wetsuit, hood, gloves and booties and crossing a snow-covered beach to get in the water. Image credit Gary Elkerton is organizing New Zealand’s first big wave surfing challenge, known as the Mt Woodgee Challenge, on the south coast of the South Island. He is quoted to have said: In the South Island there exists a wave that could be the biggest in the world. We know there are waves in the 30ft (10m) to 50ft foot (16m) range – we’re shooting for the 50-footer. It’s totally different to competitive surfing where you’re catching waves less than half the size of these big waves. There’s just a lot more of a rush. Alfredo Going Right Jaws, Image credit Elkerton is aiming to pinpoint the arrival of the really big waves, at which point he’ll bring together the bravest and maddest surfers in New Zealand and Australia for a competition, in which riders are towed on to the wave by jet skis. Watching daring surfers take on these huge waves will sure be fun!

    Written on April 24th, 2012 , Adventure travels Tags: , , , , ,
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