Tag: gear
How to prepare for a weekend camping trip
For how long have you been wishing to escape the boredom of the everyday life and breathe some fresh air in the nearest wilderness? Spending…
Trad climbing explained
Climbing is a bit of a mysterious sport. There’s a lot of terminology to take in and lore to learn when you’re first starting out.…
Spring time tips for rock climbers
It’s here! Spring has sprung. For rock climbers all over the US, that means we’re crawling out of our caves, dusting off our cams and…
7 Tips to getting started mountaineering
Getting a view from the top of the world is something you would never forget. But to get up to the top of the world,…
How to choose the best hiking boots
Back when there was only a couple of styles to choose from and a handful of brands making high-quality hiking boots finding the best hiking…
Top 5 ski gear essentials: What you really need
Getting back on the mountain is thrilling. It’s exhilarating, refreshing, and there really are few sports out there that will give you the same feeling as…
Tips on teaching your kids rock climbing
Rock climbing is an excellent workout for grownups and kids. It may look hard, but then everything does at the beginning. Still, with a bit…
How to overcome your fear of heights while hiking
Hiking and conquering high peaks is among the most exciting of outdoor activities and one that many people enjoy in their free time. But there…
Making your own outdoor gear
Shopping for outdoor gear can be frustrating for multiple reasons. Much of it has a price tag that will send us running for the hills…
Winter clothes – layering tips for staying warm
Yesterday I woke up in Mexico, blanketed by three inches of fresh snow. It was cold! Safe to say, that none of us expected this.…