Those looking for a great way to combine backpacking and fitness in one should check out fitness retreats. You might wonder if there can actually be a such thing as ‘fitness retreats’, but we guarantee there are, and they’re awesome. Out of all the beautiful places to hike in North America, wouldn’t it be great if […]
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Design Your Own Backcountry Fitness Challenge
Reaching your fitness goals in the outdoors isn’t impossible, but it’s not easy to plan, either. While there are guided fitness hikes you can join, they are usually more generalized and can’t necessarily accommodate your specific needs. However, if you have a goal set in mind as well as a destination, there’s no reason you […]
Minnesota Now Does Guided Fitness Hikes
Washington County in Minnesota will soon be starting guided fitness hikes, and they’re perfect for those who love the outdoors as much as they love staying in shape. Though it might seem easier to organize your exercises in a place like a gym, there’s so many benefits to using the outdoors as your fitness center, instead. […]
Common Hiking Injuries and How to Prevent Them
While hiking is definitely good for you, both experienced and beginner hikers alike could find themselves with an injury from time to time. For every hiker, there’s a couple of injuries that are very common to get during a hike. Though these types of injuries aren’t life-threatening, they can make the rest of your journey […]
Hate the Gym? Go Hiking!
While you should always get yourself into shape before hitting the trails, hiking is no doubt one of the best forms of exercise you can do. Especially if you’d rather get outside than have a gym membership, spring is right around the corner and it’s the ideal time for getting fit. Though there’s plenty of […]
Healthy Food Choices On and Off the Trail
A big part of getting in shape for hiking is the food choices you make. It’s not enough to just exercise everyday, without paying attention to the food you’re eating. Training your body by eating healthy, whole foods on and off the trail, will leave you feeling energized, awake, and ready to conquer anything. Imagine […]
Getting in Shape for Hiking Season: The Basics
It’s now February, and the warmer months are right around the corner. No matter how eager you are, it’s never a good idea to jump right into hiking again until your body has been revitalized. Unless you were really into winter hiking this year, it’s likely that you need to train your body to get back into […]
9 Lessons We Learn From Backpacking
Being outdoors teaches us a lot of things. Though we learn certain skills, anyone can really learn how to pitch a tent or how to start a fire. We can all learn how to figure out public transportation or bits and pieces of language when backpacking in a foreign country. However, there’s certain lessons that only […]
10 Extreme Backcountry Experiences
Have you ever thought of doing something a little more extreme while outdoors? Hiking and mountaineering can be a thrill in itself, but sometimes there’s excitement in getting a bit more of an adrenaline-rush on your backpacking trip. Next time you plan a backcountry trek, consider trying one of these extreme activities to take it […]
How to be Prepared for Any Trek at Any Time
Most backpacking trips or even day hikes take quite a lot of planning, often months in advance. Sometimes though, you have to be ready to get outdoors even when your bags aren’t packed and you still have dishes in the sink. Being ready and able to hit a trail as soon as the opportunity arises […]