How to Cook on the Trail: A Beginner’s Guide is something most new backpackers search for the night before their first trip, staring at a pile of gear…
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Knowing how to handle a bear encounter on the trail is one of those things that sounds simple until you are actually…
How to use trekking poles correctly is one of those things that looks obvious until you are actually on the trail with…
How to pack light for a day hike is one of those things that sounds simple until your pack weighs more than…
How to transition from day hiking to backpacking is one of the most exciting questions you can ask yourself as an outdoor…
What is chafing and how do you prevent it on the trail? If you have ever come home from a longer hike…
How to hike in snow for the first time is one of those questions that sounds simple until you are actually standing…
How to hike in mud without destroying your boots is one of those questions every hiker eventually asks – usually after pulling…
How to stay safe hiking alone is one of the most important questions any solo hiker can ask – and asking it…
Knowing how to read a trail map and when to use a GPS watch is one of those skills that sounds technical…