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Backcountry Skills

How to Read a Topographical Trail Map

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Maps, generally speaking, have been around since the times of Babylon. Though they’ve evolved over time, the basic concept remains the same: We must know where we are and where we’re going. When it comes to the outdoor world, a person can easily look at a globe or a standard map of the country they […]
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DALL·E 2024-04-25 16.30.16 – A hiker, previously depicted starting a campfire in a forest clearing at dusk, is now shown in a wider scene without green borders. The middle-aged Ca
Backcountry Skills

10 Hacks for the Trail

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If the time has come for you to get into nature, the time has come for you to get prepared for it. You want to be comfortable. You want to be safe. And, of course, you want to have a great time! The following 10 hacks will help to ensure your adventure goes swimmingly! Garbage […]
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DALL·E 2024-04-25 16.20.19 – A hiker in a lush, green forest, examining plants on the forest floor. The hiker, a middle-aged Caucasian male, wears a light gray t-shirt, khaki shor
First Aid

How to Recognize and Treat Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Sumac

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While we’d all love for our outdoor adventures to run flawlessly from start to finish, that is not always the case. Sometimes, we accidentally collide with the not-so-friendly plant life out there in the wild. Poison ivy, poison oak, and sumac are good examples. All three of these plants bear an oil called urushiol. When […]
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