Equipment

What to do with your 10 essentials

If you’re carrying the 10 essentials when you hike, you’re prepared for the worst. But if it does, what do you do? The first thing to...

Hiking Boots - They Are a'Changing

Log in to any hiking group and you'll find endless debates about the best hiking shoe or boot. Though they vary in width and heel drop,...

10 Winter Hiking Essentials

Winter hiking can be exhilarating. Snow on the ground makes everything quiet and fresh. Animals and their tracks stand out against the...

Fear factor: Try these 5 strategies to ease your loved one's worries while solo hiking.

Solo hikers love the solitude and feelings of empowerment that come from being able to go it alone. However, their loved ones don’t...

Avoid these 11 mistakes on your next hike!

The global pandemic has encouraged people to get outside for fun, fitness, and fellowship. This increased interest in hiking means more...

Hiking poles - useful tool or crutch?

Trekking poles can help you be a safe and healthy hiker. Learn how to adjust and use them in today's blog.

Sticks and stones...and socks

This past week the United Nations Assembly met to discuss global climate change. While I don't hug the trees while I'm out on the trail,...

Jump into hiking -Feet first!

One of the most common questions hikers ask is, "What type of shoes should I wear to hike?" It's a great question and absolutely the...

Endless Summer - Tips for beating the heat

While most of the northern hemisphere is experiencing cooler weather, those of us trekking in the south are still battling 100 degree...