Tag: outdoors

Exploring Crater Lake National Park

Marion Fernandez

Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is one of the most amazing natural features that you will find in the US.  With its amazingly clear…

Breaking the speed record: How Joe McConaughy mastered the Appalachian Trail

Marion Fernandez

The Appalachian Trail, or the AT, is one of the most trekked paths in North America. Along with its famous counterpart the Pacific Crest Trail…

Tips on how to survive in extreme cold and snow

Stef Zisovska

One of the most important things in survival is to know your limitations and be aware that sometimes it’s not what you want to do,…

How unplugging and getting outside helps your brain

It is undeniable that the technology we enjoy today is remarkable and should be appreciated. Yet, like most things in life, too much of a…

The beauties and dangers of Antelope Canyon

Marion Fernandez

Sitting 5 hours north of Phoenix, Arizona, Antelope Canyon is a sight worthy of anyone’s bucket list. This natural wonder is often listed as one…

How to prepare to hike the Camino Trail

Marion Fernandez

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…

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…