Getting high with JovialCougar

We're talking elevation here. JovialCougar has hiked up mountain summits reaching over 14,000 feet. Now that's getting high. He's the ultimate outdoorsman... an avid camper, expert hiker, and mountain lover. Check out pics of JovialCougar and his favorite hiking buddy, Beethoven, in the photo corner.

As a Garden State native... he ventured to greener grasses and higher places in Denver, CO. Could there be a better location for outdoor-loving, sporty guys? Doubt it.

JovialCougar has quickly become one of our most trusted reviewers, particularly in the sporting goods category. Readers love his advice about the best camping gear and hiking products:

• Coleman Backpacker Camping Stove
• Cabela's Fleece Sleeping Bag
• New Balance Men's Hiking Shoes

Have Sporting equipment questions? Ask on the Sports Discussion Board.

Looking for hiking destinations? Check out the beautiful Roxborough State Park in Littleton. Read more recommendations in the book, Best Easy Day Hikes in Denver. Better yet, ask questions on the Travel Discussion Board to get the conversation going.

Message Boards Upgrade - Ask Questions & Leave Comments by Category

Last week, we launched a new category functionality in the discussion boards. The discussion boards by category are an extention of product reviews. Now you have yet another place to Ask, Share, and Discuss. Let's say you just read a review of the new 3G iPhone. Now you want to hear more about what iPhone toters have to say. Weigh in on the conversation in the Electronics Discussion Board under the thread, "Sound off on the NEW iPhone 3G".

Are you a movie guru? Electronics nut? Computer nerd? Book worm? Pet lover? Foodie? Find your top categories of interest and start talking.

Forget Viva Las Vegas... Check out Viva La Suzi!

VivaSuzi's reviews are what we like to call well-rounded. She's covered everything from the best romantic comedies to top rated vacuums like 10 Things I Hate About You and the Dyson DC25 Vacuum Cleaner.

Suzi is a loyal Detroit Tiger fan, Disney channel watcher, Broadway music lover and self professed child at heart. Read about VivaSuzi's "Organized Chaos" and find helpful ideas for YOU too at www.vivasuzi.com. There are recipes, quotes, a photo gallery and a cool travel log found there.

Speaking of travel... Are you getting a late start on planning a summer vacation this year? Looking for Summer 2009 vacation ideas? Get advice from Suzi and other travelers on Cheryl's Travel Message Board.

Momma Mia! Meet CrystaBush, a multi-tasking Mom of 2

Crysta is the ultimate multi-tasking mommy. Whether it's reading a book, writing online, playing with the kids, or cooking dinner for her family... she's up to something productive. She's an avid reader, Bon Jovi fan, reality TV watcher, soccer mom, movie guru and book club leader. Parents find her baby products reviews, home & garden ratings and family entertainment recommendations particularly helpful.

Here are some member favorites in these areas:

Favorite Summer read selection (so far) - Love The One You're With

Best Educational Toys - The Highest Rated Kids Toys , mother approved.

The Worst Toys for Kids, mommy vetoed.

Grown Up TV shows like Rob & Big, The Gilmore Girls, and Big Love

Best Children's Movies like Nim's Island and Akeelah and the Bee

Crysta's not a big fan of down time unless it's spent on stage with Jon Bon Jovi or on vacation with the family. We're happy her active lifestyle still allows spending time at Viewpoints.