A 5-Step Hiking Emergency Plan
Hiking in the wilderness can be dangerous. Weather, fatigue, getting lost, and overall being unprepared can lead to very stressful and serious moments on the trail. The best way to … Read more
Hiking Skills
Learn how you can be prepared for the challenges one faces in the backcountry. In this section, you will find detailed guides that discuss important skills that will keep you and your group safe and comfortable on day hikes and backpacking trips.
Hiking First Aid Kit: Checklist for Hikers + Backpackers
A first aid kit is one of hiking’s Ten Essentials. The first thing I learned as a Wilderness First Responder is that in the outdoors, preparation is key. Whether you … Read more
The Best Hiking Snacks To Keep You Energized On The Trails
As you chug up switchbacks and scrambles, your muscles are constantly exerting energy. A constant supply of calories is essential to keep you moving. Here is an ultimate guide to … Read more
Hiking Packing List: Everything You Need For Day Hikes Or Backpacking Trips
Even if you are an experienced hiker it is super easy to forget something that you really need. This is our ultimate hiking packing list. Post it on your wall, … Read more
Snow Hiking: Our Top Tips For Cold Winter Conditions
Hiking in the snow is a very tranquil experience. The trails are coated in white, and the air smells crisp. This additional dimension of snow makes hiking more adventurous, and … Read more
Best Hiking Food: Fresh Ideas For Day Hikes + Backpacking Trips
Whether you are on a local day hike or multi-day, backcountry expedition, food is essential to replenish your body and keep you moving. Here is an ultimate guide to the … Read more
Hiking In The Rain: Best Gear + Tips For Wet Weather Hikes
Some seasons or climates are consistently wet. You may face rain and wet weather for a good portion of a hike or backpacking trip. Hiking in the rain requires a … Read more
Hiking For Weight Loss
Hiking is a fantastic way to lose weight if that is your goal. The number of calories burned hiking is quite high especially when large elevation gains are involved. You … Read more
Thru-Hiking: A Complete Guide To Successful Thru-Hikes
Thru-hiking is becoming more popular every single year. Especially, with the rise of social media. Platforms such as Instagram have generated an incredible amount of awareness of the most popular … Read more
The Ten Essentials of Hiking: Are You Prepared?
In the 1930s, a Seattle-based outdoor organization known as The Mountaineers created the “Ten Essentials” to prepare people for emergency situations in the backcountry. Whether used for a multi-day expedition … Read more
Hiking Navigation Devices + Tools
In Yosemite alone, there are 250 search or rescue missions a year. Multiply that by how many parks there are across the USA and you get an idea of how … Read more