Mercy Corps sees royal flush in charity gaming online Sep 30, 2009
"The projections depend on how quickly it grows but I think a conservative estimate is we get $8,000 to $10,000 in the first six months, Colie said. The site was born from a two-year backpacking trip taken by Adam Archer, the chief executive of GamesThatGive.net. After traveling though some of the poorest nations in the world, Archer ended up in one of the richest cities. "So I'm walking through this casino in Las Vegas with my backpack and I'm watching people literally throwing money away. You... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
In the trenches Sep 24, 2009
Enos describes his motto like the backpacking metaphor: leave it better than you found it. David Eckert, senior vice president of IT solutions at Sitel, a Nashville-based global business services outsourcing company with 65,000 employees, says Ingenuity does just that. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Abbie Cornish quietly makes a name for herself Sep 20, 2009
In A Good Year (2006) she was the backpacking wine-lover who surprises Russell Crowe in Provence. The following year, she was the lady-in-waiting who incurred Cate Blanchett s wrath by seducing Clive Owen in Elizabeth: The Golden Age. (Boston Globe)
New England hoping revenues rise as leaves fall Sep 19, 2009
"A three-day weekend here, a four-day backpacking trip there, and I get more bang for my buck," he said. He is considering backpacking in western Maine or New Hampshire's White Mountains, a road trip up Maine's Coastal Route 1, a bike tour in Maine or kayaking along the Maine coast. (Concord Monitor)
A Practical Manual for Everyone -- Survival Instructor Offers Practical Guide On Being Prepared All the Time Sep 18, 2009
Survival and The Hobo Connection is a practical must-have for every traveler, camper, military, and backpacking tourist. As well, in preparation for any disaster or calamity, anticipated or otherwise, this book is easily a household necessity. (Primezone Releases)
Band of brothers Sep 18, 2009
It was nice to see the simplicity of him as an actor just actually being on set," she said. Like her feisty character, Kruger revealed she's likely to get down and dirty in real life. Last year, she went backpacking across China - from Hong Kong all the way to the Tibetan border - with her girlfriends. "That was a little tough but also incredible. They were like, 'White girl. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Editorial: Study abroad, see the world, stay in school Sep 16, 2009
While it would be great if everyone had the opportunity to take three months to go backpacking in Europe upon college graduation, that is not usually the case. Instead of eating crepes in Paris, most students will likely be concerned with paying back their loans in addition to the daunting process of finding a job. (The Daily Campus, CT)
'Good Jake' can resurface Sep 16, 2009
He went backpacking in Europe or something. But he will make himself known again. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Michael Jeneid, outdoorsman and author, dies Sep 16, 2009
He taught the SURGE program at Boston University, where he was named associate professor, taking students on harrowing canoeing, backpacking and kayaking expeditions. He also led trips at Dartmouth College and developed a program in Florida to help young people convicted of crimes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Katrina survivor writes seering book about his plight Sep 10, 2009
In his Diary from the Dome he chronicles two very different trips he took to New Orleans, the first in 1977 when he was a 21-year-old drifter trying to find himself whilst backpacking around the country. Years later, the California native decides to travel to the city for a fifth time in late August of 2005. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Newsweek: Ambassador Crocker on the post-9/11 world Sep 9, 2009
But for four decades, starting with a backpacking trip at age 21 from Amsterdam to Kabul to Calcutta, then in a State Department career with postings mostly in the greater Middle East, I spent my adult life abroad, as a student and diplomat. By September 11, I knew the world from which those 19 hijackers came almost better than I knew my own country. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
'This is ripping through all of them': a family grieves Sep 6, 2009
He died of altitude sickness while backpacking in South America. His family believed he would not have left had his relationship with Mr McGurk not turned sour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New ski boot to be comfy but pricey at $1,295 Sep 5, 2009
Nothing can ruin a backpacking trip like a pair of ill-fitting hiking boots. It's one of those universal truths that can't be argued. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Go backpacking Sep 5, 2009
Wupatki backpacking: Crack-in-Rock pueblo ... Wupatki backpacking: Crack-in-Rock pueblo ... You can see archaeological sites by driving along the park's paved road, but an overnight backpacking trip with rangers is the only way to see remote sites. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Past nightmare underlines fears of today Sep 3, 2009
He was just beginning to assert his independence, which in that town meant long bike rides to neighboring lakes with friends and backpacking or fishing trips without Mom or Dad. Suddenly, all these trips and each walk to the bus stop excursions that were routine during my own adolescence were re-evaluated by my parents. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Firefighters Battle Surging Calif. Fires Aug 31, 2009
I've backpacked extensively in the Orestimba Wilderness Area north of Pinnacles: its criss-crossed with dirt roads, in fact, they are the primary backpacking trails in that wilderness. They typically run at the crest of ranges because then they double as fire barriers. (CBS News -- US)
Lodi fire captains Jim Miller, Mike Lair working their final shifts Aug 30, 2009
Miller, 56, doesn't have a concrete plan for what he'll do next, but he does intend to go on some long backpacking trips ... Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, skiing, backpacking. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
New face of the forest (24) Aug 29, 2009
I love rafting, backpacking, hiking, photography, hunting, fishing and skiing. It s all right here. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Who's ready to get crazy? Pub crawls, European style Aug 28, 2009
Wandering into the reception of the youth hostel after another day of sightseeing, or perhaps an uncomfortable few hours crammed on an inter-city coach, it's not difficult for someone doing the European backpacking rounds to locate an exciting activity for the evening. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Column: Looking back at a summer of adventures Aug 27, 2009
Our first Rec Guide ran on June 10 with a hike at Shellburg Falls and our last one ran on Aug. 19 with our backpacking and camping trip at Pamelia Lake. That makes 11 Recreational Guides, one each Wednesday throughout the summer. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Dear Diary, spent all day lion around Aug 24, 2009
Scott first pitched his tent in the Mara in 1975 as a zoology graduate on a backpacking trip. It was there that he met wildlife photographer Angela and they got married on the dramatic escarpment where the final scenes for the film Out Of Africa were filmed. (Xinhuanet, China)
SASAN RAHMATIAN Aug 23, 2009
Hobbies: First 60 years: backpacking, fly fishing, camping, writing, upland game hunting, photography ... Also had a book published in 1974: "Packbacking," a basic guide to camping and backpacking. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Steve Coronella: Clutter me wonderful! Aug 22, 2009
Going to see a play or hear some live music was as much about killing time before I set off for the next city on my whistle-stop European backpacking tour. What else could explain the fact that in an Avignon movie house, in southern France, I sat through a late showing of Les Aventeurs de L Ark Perdue (Raiders of the Lost Ark) while waiting for a 2 am train to Italy. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Adventureland Aug 21, 2009
He thinks he has everything set ; a backpacking trip across Europe for the summer, followed by grad school in New York in the fall. But he's dependent on his parents, and when some major new money problems hit them, he finds that his future plans have suddenly become far less certain. (IGN FilmForce)
THE WANDERING CYCLIST: London, England Aug 18, 2009
Part of the fun of cycling and backpacking in Europe is playing it by ear. I made a reservation to go from Miami, Florida, to Zurich, Switzerland, and then return to the United States through London. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Scouts climb to summit Aug 18, 2009
Four members of Boy Scout Troop 16 in Danvers took part in a five-day, 50-mile backpacking trip in New Hampshire from Aug. 8 through 12. The boys, along with four adult leaders, began their journey by hiking to the summit of Mt. Monadnock along the Birchtoft and Red Spot Trails, the latter of which required some rugged, hand-to-hand climbing with full backpacks. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Making an Excellent Backpacking Pac... Aug 17, 2009
Making an Excellent Backpacking Packing List. Making an Excellent Backpacking Packing List ... Deciding what to pack in a backpack for a holiday, backpacking trip, or simply a multi-day hike or camping trip is one of the hardest challenges faced by backpackers old and new. (Suite101.com)
First-day jitters: New teachers prepare for opening day Aug 16, 2009
But after a seven-week backpacking trip in Europe following graduation and realizing that less is more in life, she decided teaching was the way to go. After earning her credential, Osborn attended a job fair on the Cal Poly campus and landed her first interview with the Hanford Elementary School District. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
A Perfect Getaway Aug 14, 2009
Synopsis: Cliff and Cydney are an adventurous young couple celebrating their honeymoon by backpacking to one of the most beautiful, and remote, beaches in Hawaii. Hiking the wild, secluded trails, they believe they've found paradise. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
A hike for the ages Aug 7, 2009
My age and decrepitude, along with my daughter s blossoming, struck home last week during a backpacking trip into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, where my wife, daughter and I spent two nights at Rainbow Lake. Unsatisfied with the stone-bruised feet from seven miles of hiking to Rainbow, we pressed on for a day hike on Sunday to Lake at Falls and then Impasse Falls. (Missoulian, MT)
Shenandoah National Park, 3 nights, $460 Aug 6, 2009
See Virginia's glorious landscape on this backpacking and camping trip. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Capsule Reviews: 'Julie & Julia' And Other Films Aug 6, 2009
Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich co-star as newlyweds Cliff and Cydney, who spend their honeymoon backpacking to a remote beach in Hawaii. Along the way they run into two other couples: Nick and Gina (Timothy Olyphant and Kiele Sanchez), who seem friendly enough if a bit trashy and brazen, and Kale and Cleo (Chris Hemsworth and Marley Shelton), who try to bum a ride in their Jeep but seem way too obviously unhinged. (KIRO TV, WA)
Fresno-area dove hunts planned Aug 6, 2009
Or take a week-long backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada. Or finish your first triathlon, ride your first century or catch your first 5-pound rainbow trout. (Fresno Bee)
A fun but far from perfect Getaway Aug 6, 2009
A honeymoon couple on a backpacking trip discovers that psychopaths are stalking and murdering tourists on the islands ... Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich co-star as blissful newlyweds Cliff and Cydney, a namby-pamby screenwriter and his overeager bride, who spend their honeymoon backpacking to a remote beach in Hawaii. (MSNBC -- Movies)
• The North Face Skareb 50 backpack Aug 6, 2009
The North Face Skareb 50 backpack The Skareb 50 backpack from The North Face is touted as the "ultimate pack for fast-packing." As it sounds, "fast-packing" is a term for backpacking fast with lighter loads and often covering distances of 15 or more miles in a day. I tested the unique and lightweight Skareb 50 on a recent three-day "fast-packing" backpacking trip in the Catskill Mountains of New York. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Diplomats pressing Iran for word on 3 Americans Aug 4, 2009
Close said Bauer sent her e-mails on Monday and Wednesday, then went backpacking with Shourd in a popular tourist area renowned for its scenery. It was unclear how the two met up with Fattal. (Albany Times Union)
Western Montana Getaway: Dad survives, credibility intact, on Pyramid hike Aug 1, 2009
PYRAMID LAKE I'm usually a fan of multiple options on a backpacking trip. But where mountain lakes and kids are concerned, there can be too much of a good thing. (Missoulian, MT)
Tent city reminds of 'pups’ of yesteryear Jul 31, 2009
A pup tent was the standard backpacking tent for anyone who got started traipsing around the backcountry in the 1950s and 1960s. They were simple tents of canvas strung between two poles and staked at the sides and ends to create an A-frame structure. (Missoulian, MT)
• The best from the Outdoor Retailer trade show Jul 30, 2009
JanSport unveiled a line of activity-oriented backpacks, including models made for ultra-endurance racing, lightweight backpacking, and backcountry skiing. The 8000 Meter AR pack, created for adventure racing, has large mesh hip pockets and a svelte design. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
US Man Who Swam To Suu Kyi Said Driven To Do Good Jul 29, 2009
Yettaw brought along another teenage son, Brian, for four months of backpacking in Asia, and then stayed on alone another two months, much of it in Mae Sot, before entering Myanmar as a tourist last November. According to police in Myanmar, Yettaw said that in Thailand he met with Bo Kyi of the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) and made 10 visits to a clinic that serves refugees from Myanmar. (CBS News -- World)
Missoula couple accused of trafficking in heroin Jul 28, 2009
3 grams of heroin, a backpacking stove, burned spoons, rubber tie-off straps, balloons, and other drug-related items. Buzzella and Chayatte both remain jailed on 50,000 bail. (Missoulian, MT)
Texas Scouts Get Ill Leader To Safety Jul 26, 2009
La Plata County emergency management director Butch Knowlton says 58-year-old Don Leever came down with an unspecified illness Monday while backpacking with the Scouts in southwest Colorado. By Thursday Leever was too ill to walk, so the boys made a stretcher and carried him. (Click2Houston, TX)
Texas Boy Scouts Rescue Adult Leader During Backcountry Trip Jul 25, 2009
La Plata County emergency management director Butch Knowlton said Don Leever, 58, came down with an unspecified illness Monday while backpacking with the Scouts in the Weminuche Wilderness in southwestern Colorado. By Thursday Leever was too ill to walk, so the boys made a st 00002EA7 retcher and carried him. (KWTX.com, TX)
The Vans Warped Tour 15th Anniversary Celebration Rocks Big Screens Nationwide in an Exclusive One-Night Event This September Jul 23, 2009
Appealing to everyone from traditional punk fans to backpacking hip hop kids to metal heads, the traveling punk rock circus has its finger on the pulse of the most fiery acts in music. I consider Warped Tour to be an essential summer rite of passage for bands and crowds alike, said Pete Wentz of The Decaydance All Stars. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brothers hike for the unemployed Jul 20, 2009
Loaned photoTIM LHOTKA (left) and his older brother, Matt, out for a hike, will be backpacking the California Coastal Trail between Bodega and San Francisco Bays to raise funds for the unemployed ... "We've never been backpacking before," Tim said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Not quite the regular route to college Jul 17, 2009
Published: Thursday, July 16, 2009 11:08 PM CDT Backpacking through Europe, kayaking down the shores of Mexico, freeing sea turtles and swimming with seals, battling the fierce cold of northern California to learn medical techniques, meeting famous politicians, and driving an ambulance all before age 20 ... His time in Europe was spent backpacking through Spain, France and Italy with a group of friends. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Saving for a holiday Jul 15, 2009
Backpacking accommodation: Without the extra frills of a hotel or Backpacker is an inexpensive way to see the world. And it doesnt mean you have to share a dorm with 20 unwashed strangers many hostels offer private or family rooms with their own bathrooms. (iAfrica.com)
Baseball is ticket to traveling the world Jul 12, 2009
Before Switzerland ever e-mailed, Pierce already had traveled all over Southeast Asia by himself, backpacking and camping, eating the mysterious, living on a few hundred bucks. So, of course, he said yes, even if the Swiss baseball and the pay were equally terrible. (Fresno Bee)
Steve Cahalan: Three Rivers Outdoors to expand Jul 12, 2009
Three Rivers Outdoors sells kayaking, canoeing, climbing, backpacking, hiking and camping equipment, and apparel. We also sell running apparel and shoes, Nelson said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
French Tourists: Still the World's Worst Jul 11, 2009
That probably cuts out people who meet less-refined backpacking hostel denizens, campers and legions of Winnebago warriors. Moreover, because the lingua franca of international hotel staffs is English, notoriously monolingual Americans, Brits and Australians probably rank higher than they should. (Time.com)
On the Clock With Maggie Zentgraf Jul 9, 2009
I went there for a backpacking trip. It s not actually an interesting place, but it was an interesting trip. (Und.com)
Snubbed Texas travelers given trip to Ireland Jul 9, 2009
Zwirko said he and his friends were planning a backpacking trek across western Europe. Instead, they had to return to the United States and have been staying with relatives in New Jersey. (KHOU.com, TX)
Globe-trotting teacher eyes Antarctica Jul 8, 2009
To date, Falk, a science teacher who taught in the Hillsborough and Flemington-Raritan districts, has taken her students backpacking through Yosemite National Park, with treks to Egypt and Australia. She has been to Spain, Ireland, Guatemala, England, Scotland and beyond. (NJ.com -- Times)
Woman offers financial education Jul 7, 2009
At age 27 she left it behind for a three-year backpacking trip around the world ... Life experiences for Weed, a three-year backpacking trip across several continents give perspective and let you know a broader range of possibilities exist. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
A whiter shade of pale Jul 6, 2009
I was backpacking and drawing cartoons in every country just to survive. What advice would you give ang mohs who want to work in entertainment here. (Channelnewsasia.com)
NICHOLAS KRISTOF Jul 5, 2009
While working in France after high school, he caught the travel bug and began backpacking around Africa and Asia during his student years, writing articles to cover his expenses ... Mr. Kristof enjoys running, backpacking, and having his Chinese and Japanese corrected by his children. (The Drudge Report)
Rock Paintings at Brandberg and Twy... Jul 4, 2009
Tourists can explore the Brandberg while backpacking or take a guided tour at Twyfelfontein to view rock art ... Backpacking at the Brandberg. (Suite101.com)
Essentials: This weekend's live music picks Jul 3, 2009
Tonight @ the Knockout: Awesome Tapes from Africa is an MP3 blog owned and operated by ethnomusicologist Brian Shimkovitz, a Brooklyn resident who spends a good chunk of his time sharing the wealth that is his collection of obscure, lo-fi recordings he stockpiled while backpacking on two separate trips through Western Africa. Shimkovitz is also a DJ, and as part of tonight's performance, he will bring these mixes to life on the dance floor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Special offers take effect July 1 Jun 28, 2009
The TRA will start selling a TR-Pass next month to encourage backpacking around the country. Taiwanese students can choose either a five-day or seven-day TR-Pass, which cost NT$599 and NT$799 respectively, while foreign students can also purchase 10-day passes for NT$1,089. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Taiwan mission publishes travel guide in Hebrew Jun 28, 2009
Young Israelis are especially interested in traveling abroad as they receive a stipend after completing their compulsory military service, Hsieh said, adding that many of them then go backpacking in India, China and Thailand. Given our special cultural heritage, natural beauty and gourmet cuisine, Taiwan should be able to attract Israeli travelers if we step up publicity efforts, Hsieh said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Why Apple Should Dump AT&T Jun 24, 2009
Because the person is a college student backpacking on a very limited budget in cheap countries, he's now paying more for his data plan add-on than he is for room and board. His low-budget trip has turned into a high-cost nightmare, thanks to ATt is, if they agree to reduce the charges. (Datamation)
Conleys Make Their Mark Jun 24, 2009
In addition to teaching he coached wrestling, track, cross country and football, was a Block E Advisor, served as EHTA President and their lead negotiator and taught PE and backpacking. From 1982 to 1990 Joe was the EUHS Athletic and Activities Director helping fundraise 100,000 a year to help the high school athletic teams purchase uniforms, equipment and the like. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jun 22, 2009
Wong Chi Hoi (), a sophomore at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, arrived at Kaohsiung International Airport via a China Airlines flight on Saturday afternoon along with three of his friends for a backpacking trip. It is Wongs first visit to Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Search continues for overdue hiker in N. Cascades Jun 21, 2009
- Rangers are searching for a hiker three days overdue from a backpacking trip in North Cascades National Park. Park spokeswoman Paula Ogden-Muse says Mark Albrecht, a 22-year-old who recently moved to Everett from Indiana, had a permit to camp in the Cascade Pass area Monday and Tuesday nights. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Parks under budget ax Jun 18, 2009
My first backpacking trip took place at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, tucked in the Santa Cruz mountains. Man, what a soggy and miserable experience. (Fresno Bee)
