Oct 25, 2018
Overnight backpacking trips are fun but you need to make sure you are properly prepared. Traveling light is very important, you don’t want to bring a super-heavy pack, it can slow you down and tire you out more quickly. Don’t overpack! It’s easy to...
Oct 17, 2018
Injuries happen everywhere, and hiking is no exception. Here are some helpful tips for your next hike so you are prepared for the eventual “ouchie”. You should keep a small first-aid kit with you when you go for a long hike – you can easily cut...
Oct 9, 2018
There is an endless list of items you can bring along with you on a hike, but here are my top 4 things that are a must for every hike! This list assumes a few things, primarily that the hike is during the day, good weather and is warm out. The list changes...
Oct 3, 2018
If you have a spare five to seven months, you should consider hiking the Appalachian Trail! Of course, you don’t have to hike the entire trail in order to enjoy the beauty of this mountainous region of eastern US. The 2,190 miles of trail offer many...
Sep 24, 2018
You might ask: “What could go wrong, I’m only going on a hike”. For the most part, not a whole lot can go wrong, but you should still be prepared just in case. Depending on where and when you are hiking, things like time of day, weather, and...
Sep 20, 2018
Think that the hike itself is what all you need to do to improve your fitness? Well, to some degree that statement is correct – but to really get into hiking, you need to do some fitness training in order to get the maximum benefit from your hikes. In this...
