Getting out in nature is one of the best ways to stay sane and healthy during this time of uncertainty. Here’s how to get outside and hike safely while maintaining your social distance or self-quarantine during the coronavirus disease 2019 or … [Read more...] about How To Hike Safely During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Hiking Skills + Tips
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 are a seasoned summiter or a daily stroller, carrying a first aid kit is essential … [Read more...] about Hiking First Aid Kit: Checklist for Hikers + Backpackers
The Best Hiking Snacks
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 hiking snacks that will help prevent fatigue and hanger, so you can … [Read more...] about The Best Hiking Snacks
Hiking Packing List
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, and check off these key items before you hit the trails! Different hikes call for … [Read more...] about Hiking Packing List
Snow Hiking
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 it can make it more dangerous. There are more factors to consider when … [Read more...] about Snow Hiking
Best Hiking Food
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 best hiking food to help you prepare for your next adventure! P.S. Whatever … [Read more...] about Best Hiking Food
Hiking In The Rain: Gear + Tips
Some seasons or climates are consistently wet. You may face rain and wet weather for a good portion of a hike or backpacking trip. So, hiking in the rain requires a different focus when it comes to preparation and gear selection. If you are not … [Read more...] about Hiking In The Rain: Gear + Tips
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 can burn more calories on a hike compared to a regular walk. And, as a bonus, … [Read more...] about Hiking For Weight Loss
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 thru-hikes in North America and in other parts of the … [Read more...] about Thru-Hiking: A Complete Guide To Successful Thru-Hikes
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 or a routine day hike, any of these items … [Read more...] about The Ten Essentials of Hiking: Are You Prepared?
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 many people get lost each year. Most people don’t think they need to understand the basics of … [Read more...] about Hiking Navigation Devices + Tools