Tag: nature
How to prepare to hike the Camino Trail
Also known as the Way of Saint James, the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain is one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in the world.…
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…
How to survive in the wilderness with only a knife
An item you will find on any survival gear list is a knife. It’s the best multi-use piece of equipment that you need to have handy…
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…
10 Basic outdoor skills that are easier than you think
Regardless of whether you are a novice outdoorsman or have been active in the outdoors for your entire life, it is always a good idea…
Black Mesa hike, Oklahoma
Black Mesa is a class one hike on a good trail located in Cimarron County, Western Oklahoma, not far from the New Mexico border. The…
Life-changing hiking trails to add to your bucket list
No matter where in the world you live, there is a hiking trail incredible enough to change your life forever. Or, maybe you like to…
Mosquitoes released in Brazil to fight dengue fever
Dengue fever sounds like some rare and exotic disease, but the truth is that it affects about 20,000 Americans a year. Without a doubt, however,…
Why rock climbing is good for your body and soul
Rock climbing is an extraordinary outdoor activity that challenges your body and your mind. To be a successful rock climber, you don’t need to be…