Tag: hiking
Top 5 universities for outdoor enthusiasts
Looking for a university that suits your academic and outdoor leisure interests? Check out these four-year colleges that are set in ideal locations for outdoor…
Poetry books to bring out on the trail
Reading while backpacking and camping is an ideal pastime for many hikers. Being alone in the wilderness is a great time to sit down for…
Gear Review: Wilder and Sons Rucksack
I purchased my rucksack from Wilder and Sons just over two years ago and I’ve put it to the test more times than I can…
What To Do If You Encounter A Bear
One of the greatest fears that many people have about hiking out in the wilderness is being attacked by a bear. And it is perfectly…
3 Ways that multi day hiking will change how you see the world …
There are things you cannot learn in an hour, thoughts you cannot think in a day and meaning you cannot find at the first fork…
5 Easy outdoor activities for indoor people
We all have that one friend that hates getting sweaty and despises the idea of walking uphill for two hours. Whether you or your…
5 Outdoor Apps To Keep You Safe
Life is dangerous. There’s no denying that. Though the chances of something catastrophic happening to you or a loved one at any given second isn’t…
What to do if you get lost in the backcountry
As the snow begins to melt and summer draws closer every day, alpine hikes become more and more accessible. We all are feeling a little…
How to treat the three most common hiking injuries
If you’re an avid hiker, you need to know how to treat these 3 common hiking injuries on your own with minimal supplies. Why? Because…
Quicksand is not a myth – What you need to know to stay safe
I had just finished rappelling out of a sandstone slot canyon in Utah, and now I had to make the long trek back to the…