Have you ever had insanely terrifying or weird experiences while hiking? I’m sure some of us can recall at least one or two horrifying times, but if you’re able to talk about it, at least you made it out alive. For some people in these hikers’ stories, the ending wasn’t as great. If you’re lucky […]
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6 Creative Ways to Help a Fellow Hiker
It goes without saying that hikers are pretty compassionate people. I mean, not to stereotype or anything, but this lifestyle, in general, requires trust, support, and understanding of others. Therefore, it’s no wonder that a majority of hikers are eager to help one another, whether it be on the trail or in general. If you’re […]
Trading in Trail Reviews for Full Outdoor Itineraries
It’s out with the old and in with the new, as people are beginning to trade in familiar trail reviews for comprehensive, outdoor itineraries. Until now, outdoor enthusiasts have looked at trail information as their main source of planning an adventure. Unfortunately, info on a single trail isn’t helpful to a hiker looking for something […]
Tips for Creating Your Very Own Backcountry Event
How nice is it to have friends that love backpacking as much as you? It’s amazing, isn’t it? But, how can you go about making these friends in the first place? That’s not always an easy thing. As we get older, it sometimes gets harder and harder to meet people that have the same interests. Therefore, […]
5 Flashlight Types for Late Night Hiking and Camping
Flashlights, believe it or not, are one of the most forgotten items when people go hiking. If you have forgotten your flashlight before, we don’t blame you. When you only need something for certain times of day, and you already have one on your phone, it sometimes gets left behind. That being said, a flashlight […]
8 Activities to Keep Busy Between Your Hikes
Finding it hard to keep busy between hikes? We understand. You’ve just completed yet another amazing outdoor experience, and you’re now back at home facing the post-backpacking blues. You know you’ll be back at it again soon, but you wish you could fast forward time to the moment you’re out on the trail again. But, why does […]
7 Ways to Call for Help When Lost or Hurt Outdoors
Getting lost or hurt outdoors is any backpacker’s worst fear come true. No matter how much you try to be prepared in case the unimaginable happens, sometimes the trail can be unpredictable. Luckily, we live in a world now where it’s not impossible to call for help outdoors. In case you ever find yourself caught […]
8 Ways You Can’t Escape Technology – Even Outdoors
We use technology everyday of our lives, but sometimes, we head to the backcountry to get out of that routine. However, it’s a common misconception that the backcountry is free from all technology. Sure, some people choose to go in without their phones or iPads. But, to think that technology isn’t used at all in […]
10 Things to Not Do if You’re a Hiking Guide
This week, a group of sixty Hungarian hikers got stranded in the Austrian Alps when their drunken guide wandered off. It took twelve rescuers to get the group down safely, especially when the weather took a turn for the worse. Being a hiking guide is a huge responsibility. Not only do you have to take […]
This is How to Hike Forever
If you could change one thing about your typical backpacking adventure, what would it be? Most avid backpackers would probably say that they wish they had the ability to explore for a longer period time. While some people get lucky with the time off they have from their jobs, others are not so lucky. Getting […]