Speed Hiking: A form of exercise that’s actually fun! Have you ever considered speed hiking as a hobby or form of fitness? When I first started hiking, I hiked pretty fast. Once I met Michelle, she explained why I should slow down, stop, and smell the roses. But I...
How To Pack for a Long Distance Hike: Essential Tips & Tricks Image Source If your dream is to take an epic journey through the great outdoors, then you’ve come to the right place. Long-distance hiking is one of the most satisfying and rewarding ways to...
How to be an Ultralight Hiker Do you want to be an ultralight hiker? Do you even know what ultralight hiking is? Ultralight hiking can be summed up as hiking with the least amount of gear possible and only taking what you really need rather than what you might need....
Waterfall Safety Tips for Hikers and Backpackers Instead of just throwing out a couple of waterfall safety tips, I wanted to create this guide for you to consume. Where I come from, the Shawnee National Forest, we’ve had our fair share of severe injuries and even...
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What to Wear Hiking: Your Complete Guide Do you want to know what to wear hiking? You shouldn’t wear your everyday clothes on a hiking trip. It could result in a bad trip. You wouldn’t think about that until it was too late. But the right clothes to wear...