Author: Doug Williams

Doug Williams is one of the authors writing for Outdoor Revival

10 Spectacular places for winter camping

Doug Williams

If you love camping, you might hate it when summer ends and winter rolls around to spoil the fun. But don’t worry, camping in winter…

Hiking Tips: Be aware of the dangers around cattle

If you’ve ever stopped to think about the cow, it’s likely that you considered it a gentle, if a rather stupid creature. You may also…

Preparing your bicycle for long term storage

In order to get the most from your bike, you need to give some thought towards its care and protection from the elements. Bikes are…

How to survive a deadly Avalanche

The internet is littered with frightening images and video footage of mountaineers and hikers getting literally buried under tons and tons of falling snow.  An…

Advice for first time winter rock climbers

While the cold bites and you are wearing thermals at home, a bit of mid-winter rock climbing can be quite exhilarating. If you intend to…

Choosing the best water filters when out hiking

For avid travelers and hikers, packing the right essentials is key to a good trip in the mountains and woods. Many backpackers can only take…

These old wives tales could kill you – know the facts

Doug Williams

All sorts of situations can bring to mind ancient folk remedies and old wives tales that have been passed down through the ages. These sometimes…

Avalanche wisdom

Avalanches are terrifying and for good reason. No matter how much we know about them, they are always a serious threat in the areas where…

Bugging out: preparation for the worst case scenario becoming reality

‘Bugging out’ is military jargon which came into being during the Korean War. It refers to packing some essentials and getting out of the danger zone…

Dealing with unmentionables in the woods

There is a belief that, while you are in the great outdoors, anywhere is a toilet. While this may be true in the case of…