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.
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Hiking and backpacking are becoming more popular every single year. Getting outside has numerous health benefits. If you are just getting started with hiking, there are certain things you should … Read more
In the last decade, smartphones have transformed our world. Among other things, smartphones have fantastic tools that can assist with hiking trips. This article will cover some of the best … Read more
Packing food for a backpacking trip is always a challenge! Every trip is different: different people with different styles hiking in a different place (et cetera, et cetera), and each … Read more
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
A first aid kit is one of hiking’s Ten Essentials. That is, hiking gear you should have. The first thing I learned as a Wilderness First Responder is that in … Read more
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
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
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
Whether you are on a local day hike or multi-day backcountry expedition, food is essential to replenish your energy. Here is an ultimate guide to the best hiking food to … Read more
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 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 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
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
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