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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
6 Hikers Who Beat the Odds
There are a lot of good reasons to avoid technology in the outdoors, but also reasons to praise it. Though many people plan trips to the backcountry to escape the distractions, there are others who wouldn’t be able to hike without such advancements. Say “hello” to these amazing hikers, who have beat the odds thanks […]
Why You Should Send Your Kids to Forest Kindergarten
Kids these days are learning differently. Many children are stuck to screens for a majority of the day, or learn to rely on computers for simple tasks like spelling. While technology in classrooms is certainly not a bad thing, it may not always be ideal for helping a child’s natural development. It’s no question that […]
How to Become One of the Google Trekkers
If you had to imagine your dream backpacking job, what would it be? Maybe it would involve something like this… Google Trekkers in British Columbia Last week, we learned from the web that Google Street View technology is heading out to the backcountry of British Columbia. Over the next 100 days, trekkers will hike with […]
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 […]
How the Outdoors Inspired One Girl’s Anthropology Career
When I learned that Kinsey was inspired to study anthropology because of her experience as a backcountry guide, I had to find out more. Here’s her story. 1. What is your experience as a guide? What made you want to become one? My experience as a guide began during and internship with the National Parks Service […]
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 […]