Contents no. 20 - November 2023:
Snowshoe hiking: the Queyras, land of larches
How to choose your sleeping bag's temperature rating?
How to choose binoculars?
Snowshoe hiking:
The Queyras, land of larches
If winter holidays mean refreshing, escapist snowshoe hikes to you, this new article is for you. We offer a few adventures in the Queyras Regional Natural Park.
These 4 routes of varying difficulty give a good overview of the natural park under snow:
- Hike 1: Col des Prés de Fromage from Molines-en-Queyras (500 m ascent for a short day's walk)
- Hike 2: Crête de Balari from Villargaudin (800 m ascent for a full day's walk)
- Hike 3: Cabane de Peyroun from l'Echalp (300 m ascent for half a day)
- Hike 4: Crête de Curlet from Le Raux (500 m ascent for a short day's walk)
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Which sleeping bag temperature rating should you choose?
Whether sleeping on a boat, in a mountain hut, in a hiking tent or under the stars, choosing a sleeping bag is directly linked to the individual's warmth and comfort needs. During a consultation at Rayonrando.com, our 1st step is to determine the sleeping bag temperature rating that suits you.
To choose the right sleeping bag temperature rating, RayonRando addresses 3 essential points:
- What do the temperatures shown on a sleeping bag mean?
- How do I distinguish my actual needs from the stated temperatures?
- How do I choose a temperature rating suited to my actual needs?
How to choose binoculars?
Whether buying for yourself or as a gift, choosing binoculars deserves thought: the range is vast, with widely varying specifications and prices.
In this article, Rayonrando helps you understand these optical instruments and guides you step by step in choosing binoculars. Whether for birdwatching, hiking, cycling, boating or sport, you will identify the model suited to your activity in 3 steps:
- What are the main binocular specifications?
- How do you distinguish between 2 pairs of binoculars with equivalent main specifications?
- Which binoculars suit my activity?
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