My fiancee and I are very outdoorsy. This summer we enjoyed hiking, mountain biking and kayaking. We're looking for some low-cost winter sports and outdoor activities so that we can continue to enjoy the great outdoors through the late fall, winter and early spring. [more inside]
posted on Sep 9, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm 24. Let's say I wanted to have a shot at the Olympics, in any sport, at some point in the future. Are my chances over? Is there a sport I could start now, dedicate the next few years to, and become good enough to be a contender? What sport should that be? (I'm not picky.) [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2008 - 66 answers

Beginning tennis player here - I'd appreciate tips and links (of the "for dummies" genre) to help me improve my game. [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 10 answers

Seattle Filter: Summer is short and I need a plan. I would like to fill my calendar with outdoor activities. Lots of activities. Weekend road trips and weekday after work sports, please. [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 6 answers

Where can I learn to ride a bike as an adult in the NYC area? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2006 - 9 answers

I want to buy a road bike with a pathetically small budget, ~$700 USD or so. What I want to be able to do with it is go on weekly and/or daily rides with my (much) more experienced friends. [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2005 - 25 answers

Little League Baseball Filter: Where would you play your weakest fielder -- 3B or 2B? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2005 - 28 answers

I've agreed on short notice to go skiing next week, and realize that I'm out of shape. Is there anything I can do to prepare myself so that I'm not putting myself at risk of injury, or that will keep my legs from feeling very sore after the first day? I only have 8 days.
posted on Jan 11, 2005 - 10 answers

Hello, my name is Orange Swan, I'm a Canadian, and [takes deep breath] I don't know very much about hockey. Kids' hockey teams have levels, and the levels seem to be Novice, Atom, PeeWee, Bantam, and Midget. Does anyone know the age range breakdown for each of these levels?
posted on Oct 14, 2004 - 6 answers