Article Categories - Give Us Your Suggestions!

mike · What box? Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134

I've been putting the finishing touches on an articles section for the site, an area where members can write on various outdoors related subjects. The articles would be organized under various categories, so before we roll this out, I'd like to get some suggestions from everyone for the categories to include. We can always add more, or drop ones that don't get any contributions after a time. So let's hear your ideas!! I hope to have this up and running sometime next week.

Thanks!
Mike

desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Trailside Chow Time
Staying Found/Navigation Sklls / Orienteering (Pick some thisng along these lines)
Gear Reviews
Sticks and Boots
Hiking Safety
Backpacking
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GTG · Posted: 8/7/2003, 11:56 am Post subject:

Trail Etiquette/Manners
LNT Ethics
Flora and Fauna Education
Trail Foods
Hydration
Gear Recommendations
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sherileeaz · Joined: 12 Jun 2003 Posts: 874

I'm bad at wording this but how about a section where members give tips such as:

Tips from experienced hikers to new hikers.
Or
Hiking 101 from experienced members.
Or
Everything you need to know that books didn't tell you.
Or
A Mentor forum where experienced hikers are willing to be contacted regarding a topic they are experienced in.

Sherileeaz Cool

evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

Wildlife encounters and how to handle them.
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Arizonaheat · Posted: 8/7/2003, 6:07 pm Post subject:

sherileeaz · Joined: 12 Jun 2003 Posts: 874

ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

How about topics such as...
Bear Encounters
Boots
Gear Checklist
Grand Canyon for Beginners
Hiking with your Dog
Jackets
Snake Encounters
Trail Etiquette
Trail Running Shoes

I suggest those mainly because I've already written the articles... Smile

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Hikngrl · Posted: 8/7/2003, 11:28 pm Post subject:

CK1~~~~ what says you send me that article of yourn on the GC for beginners! I am gonna need all the help I can get if one day I actually get to do the big whole in the ground!
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ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

No problem. I'm kinda proud of it, it's fairly extensive...
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"The Journey is the Destination"

GTG · Posted: 8/8/2003, 12:02 am Post subject: big hole and such

Colin helped me with my first Canyon trip last year. I'd recommend him for information on close to anything outdoors.

GTG
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cakewalk · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 512

Hot Weather Hiking

( Know your limits - Danger signs of heat exhaustion etc... )

desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

cakewalk · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 512

Under the heading of " Flora and Fauna Education "

" Teddybear Cholla, it's neither soft nor cuddly "