Category: Well Being
Workout origins: Why we workout now
Many of us try to get some exercise in to maintain our physical health and physique. Whether you go to the gym, hike, or anything…
Tips and techniques for first aid in the wilderness
When you are in the wilderness, injuries that are often just bothersome at home could make life extremely difficult and could even turn out to…
Ketogenic diet: good or bad?
Diet trends always seem to be coming and going, with new secrets to weight loss intriguing the desperate searching for quick solutions. One of the…
Healthy reasons to try winter hiking this season
There’s no reason to think that your hiking habit should take an off-season break when the temperatures drop and the mountains have snow caps. Winter…
Ground-to-Air Signals: Essential Rescue Signaling Codes
There are a number of techniques that you can choose to use if you are in distress in the outdoors, depending upon your location and…
Five good ways to spend your rest days
For outdoor athletes, rest days are just a fact of life. It doesn’t matter whether you ride a board or climb a rock, there are…
Water for life
Since our bodies are 80% water, it is clearly the most important element necessary for our survival. We can survive for nearly a month without…
Overcoming Plantar Fasciitis: Don’t give up
As an avid hiker or runner, you are on your feet a lot. This means mile upon mile of heavy-impact on your feet, up and…
Keep safe: how to avoid fatal mistakes while climbing
While climbing is a sport that’s continually growing in popularity, it can also be very dangerous. You take your life in your hands every time…
How to make your dog your best hiking companion
Those of us who are both outdoorsy and dog lovers experience pure joy when the two passions can be combined. But if you haven’t taken…