Category: Hiking
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Getting lost
“One mistake people make is thinking nothing can go wrong.” – Missing for two days in Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana “Maybe you have a slight obsession like myself reading the NYS DEC ranger reports (something I really do not want to be a member of) in order to learn from other’s misfortunes. Reading through the…
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2 hikers missing for 5 days used a water-purifying straw to stay alive
Two hikers who were missing for nearly five days used a water-purifying straw to survive and were rescued after search teams discovered and followed two sets of footprints in a California canyon, according to the local sheriff’s office. Eric Desplinter, 33, and Gabrielle Wallace, 31, got lost while hiking […] “Ok for $20 you can…
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The Cohos Trail: 170 Miles of New Hampshire’s North Woods
The relatively new and unknown Cohos (Coh-ahs) Trail extends 170 miles through Northern New Hampshire from the Canadian border near Pittsburg to Crawford Notch in the White Mountains. It’s a remote and and quiet shorter thru-hike that less than a dozen people complete a year. Due to its youth and isolation, the Cohos Trail guarantees…
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Backpacking for beginners – the ultimate guide
Where to go on your first backpacking trip: When you’re getting started, choose a backpacking destination that is fairly easy and not too far from home. This will give you the chance to test your abilities without getting into difficulty, and give you the chance to go back home if you need or want to.…
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Where to find free campsites in Canada and the U.S.
Camping is the best way to see the world for the least amount of money, particularly if you’re sleeping in a tent and have no need for electrical and water hookups. But, as any camper will tell you, the costs still accumulate. Even if you’re sleeping in a tent, a stay at a national/state park…
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What to pack when you’re backpacking
Seasoned backpackers are trained to scrutinize every bit of gear that they’ll be lugging into the wilderness — trimming away superfluous packaging; squirting 2.2 days worth of sunscreen and toothpaste into itsy bitsy bottles; rationing the crackers and instant cocoa pouches (“Whadda-ya mean, you want TWO hot chocolates after dinner? This isn’t Club Med, you…
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Study finds that backpacking helps career skills | Ladders
Not only does backpacking do great things for your physical health as you are carrying extra weight around as you move but also for your mental health. Last week I was lucky enough to go to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a family member’s wedding. Just looking at the beautiful mountains, epic blue skies, and rolling…
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Calculate How Many Calories You Burn When Hiking With A Backpack
Hiking with a backpack is a heck of a lot more work than hiking without one. It feels harder, but also you’re burning more calories — which is important to know as you’re planning your snacks and meals for the trip. This calculator from Outside […] Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com
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Gloves vs. Mittens (Show Down)
With the winter death grip firmly on for 2018, the issue of a hand dexterity comes into play when being outdoors. The showdown of gloves vs mittens comes to mind. We will explore this debate and the advantages of carrying both items. When outside peak-bagging, ice-fishing, snowshoeing or struggling through the process of clearing the…