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Avalanches: Why Learn the Basics

CATEGORY Survival Skills for Outdoors
Avalanches: Why We Need to Know The Basics Italy Guide - Outdoor Skills Most of us pay little attention to avalanches unless someone gets injured or killed in one. Be smart. Whether you go snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing or climbing, learn all you can about avalanches so that you don't end up on the wrong side of a slide. The sad fact is that most people caught in an avalanche trigger the slide themselves by traveling on or beneath unstable snow slopes. Typical avalanche victims are usually very skilled in their sport, but have little knowledge or skills for dealing with avalanches. Some common decision–making mistakes: Familiar terrain: You may be more likely to take risks in terrain that you are familiar with. Conditions, however, can change minute–to–minute, so treat all terrain like it is the first time you have seen it. Acceptance: Approval from the group can be a strong

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Adventer Travel Packing Checklist

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Adventure Travel Checklist Before you take off on your next adventure be sure to review this list for things you need to remember. Travel documents Passport Photocopy of first page of passport Entry visa (or required paperwork) Other photo ID Currency (valid at destination) Trip itinerary Flight confirmation Hotel confirmation International health card with immunizations List of key phone numbers Packs/luggage Travel pack Duffel (or soft-sided suitcase) Day pack or waist pack Neck pouch (for passport) Money belt Camera bag(s) Computer bag Dry bag (for wet clothes) Internal organizers and/or stuff sacks Resealable plastic bags Luggage locks (TSA approved) Luggage tags (2 per bag) Clothing/footwear (base choices on trip length and possible weather extremes) Wicking T-shirt Wicking underwear Quick-drying pants/shorts Short-sleeve shirt(s) Long-sleeve shirt (for sun, bugs) Sun-shielding cap or hat Fleece or wool hat Bandana or buff Swimsuit Rainwear (jacket and pants) Insulating jacket or vest (and pants) Gloves

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First Aid Kit Checklist

CATEGORY First Aid Outdoors
First Aid Kit Checklist Basic care: Prepackaged first-aid kits typically contain many of the following items: Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based wipes preferred; alcohol-based OK) Antibacterial ointment (e.g., bacitracin) Tincture of benzoin (bandage adhesive) Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred) Butterfly bandages/adhesive wound-closure strips Gauze pads (various sizes) Nonstick sterile pads Medical adhesive tape (10-yd. roll, min. 1" width) Blister treatment (e.g., Moleskin, 2nd Skin, Glacier Gel Ibuprofen/other pain-relief medication Insect-sting relief treatment (e.g., AfterBite) Antihistamine to treat allergic reactionsSplinter (fine-point) tweezers Safety pins Comprehensive first-aid manual or information cards Comprehensive care: Carry all of the basic items listed above; add items below based on anticipated needs. Note: The list below is intentionally extensive; rarely will a single kit include every item shown here. Wound coverings Rolled gauze Rolled, stretch-to-conform bandages Elastic wrap Hydrogel-based pads First-aid cleansing pads with topical anesthetic Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze Liquid bandages Oval eye pads Medications/treatments Hand sanitizer (BKZ-

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Cycle along the Riviera Berica, Vicenza Bike Path

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Pista Ciclabile (bike path) Riviera Berica

South of Vicenza along the State Road Rivera Berica you can enjoy a nice day trip along the 'Pista Ciclabile' that is constructed along the old rail system.  The path has been a project of the province for several years that is projected to go all the way to Noventa Vicentina, the only section that was usable up until this year was from Vicenza to Costozza.  However, the path has finally been extended past Barbarano Vicentina and offers a nice alternative to route to explore the Colli Berici. 

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This is a path best suited for tourist rides and with the family, there are to many barriers and intersections to work through ride faster than 15 kph.  The route is completely flat and very easy, inorder to explore the wine area and small villages you will have to leave the path. 

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From the Vicenza train station turn right onto the main road up toward Monte Berici and Riviera Berica, at the Palladio Arch traffic circle you will leave the main road, on the right side, passing under the an archway.  Here is where the bike path starts and there is a sign marking this point.

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The path will cross over to the left side of the road as you leave the Borgo Berga area.  Always be careful crossing here cars do not always stop like they should.  Here the bike path runs for about 4 kms, and you will pass the Palladio 'Rotonda', Campedello and then arrive at the town of Debba

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At Debba the route seems to end but it does not, continue along the left side of the road, being very careful of cars exiting the street on your left.  Just pass the low wall you will encounter the bike path once more.  Continue along the path for another 2 km until you come to a point were you will need to cross the road, just before you enter the town of Longare. 

You will be riding behind the town of Longare and when you come to a traffic circle, you could take a side excursion to Costozza, or continue straight and you are now on the newest section of the path. 

 

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