Tag: hike
How to survive in the bush if you get lost
Just recently, two young girls got lost and survived 19 hours in bushland in central-west New South Wales, Australia. They were praised for their survival…
Fastpacking – The merging of trail running and backpacking
Over the past few years, there has been a change within the trail running community to take it into the wilderness for more than just a day…
Is Technology ruining the wilderness experience
The very word ‘wilderness’ evokes in most of us thoughts of loneliness, an uninhabited region, somewhere one goes to be far away from the busy crowds…
Conquer the Appalachian Trail in only five months
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, commonly known as the Appalachian Trail, is one of the premier backpacking trails in the US. The 2,168-miles trail extends…
Survival tips for hot weather hiking
When the weather finally begins to heat up, we all are itching to get outside and take it all in. The transition into summer is…
Choosing the right hiking boots
In any camping and hiking situation, the boots you choose to wear on your feet can make the difference between being able to walk for…
$100 to spend wisely on hiking equipment
Before you decide to leave on your trip, you will need to carefully study the map and decide which route you are going to take.…
Dry food: Dehydrated delicacies to take on the trail
Don’t you wish that you could have gourmet meals while you’re camping? Bringing a balanced diet on the trail can be hard. Without refrigeration, there’s…
Fun facts about the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail was created as the first National Scenic Trail by the National Trails System Act of 1968. It began as the vision of…
The Nine Sisters – San Luis Obispo, California
The quaint central coast town of San Luis Obispo, California is home to a famous series of nine peaks. These peaks, known as the “Nine…