Learning to love the outdoors
Most of us have at some point in our lives taken a leisurely walk around our neighborhoods. When we did, we never needed to make any preparations beforehand. This isn’t the case with hiking. I learned this early on thanks … Continued
We all know that hiking or even just taking substantial walks is good for our health. In fact, brisk walking is one of the healthiest ways to get more physically active. I always remember our family physician reminding us that … Continued
As the holiday season comes, we make our list of the best gifts for hikers. One of the tricks to finding great gifts is learning more about the person and their hobbies. And if you know that person likes to … Continued
There are a variety of activities that many people engage in when they visit the great outdoors. Things such as camping, backpacking, hiking and trekking are very popular forms of recreation for people who like to go out into the … Continued
Wait, why do I need a sleeping pad at all? Sleeping pads have two main functions. The most important one is that they keep you from getting too cold. In some cases, depending on the time of year, the weather … Continued
If you are looking for a great sleeping bag, it will be important for you to know and understand the different types of sleeping bags to ensure you choose the right one. It could be the easiest way to know … Continued
Below is our Day Hiking Checklist. This covers some of the essentials you’ll want to bring with you. When going on these excursions you’ll want to pack light. After all, you don’t need to bring some of the extra equipment … Continued
The outdoors is great fun and hitting the trail lets you free yourself from the daily grind and take time out to relax and de-stress. Hiking is one of the most unique activities in that you don’t need to be … Continued
What to wear to go hiking? This is one of the most popular questions we always receive from those who are looking to get into hiking or are just starting out. I had the same question when in the beginning. … Continued
