Convertible Pants vs Shorts for Summer Hiking
It’s summer. It’s hot but you don’t care because next weekend you’re going to hit the trail. Now you have to choose what kind of clothing to wear during your
7 Common Mistakes the Beginner Hikers Make
Beginner hikers make all kinds of mistakes and we don’t aim to address all of them. We just want to outline some common mistakes they do so that you avoid
Winter Hiking: 7 Tips for More Enjoyable Experience
Winter hiking can be a ton of fun if you are seriously prepared, have the right mindset, and have the correct gear. It’s much less forgiving than summer hiking so
Winter Hiking: 10 Important Pros and Cons
In a series of articles, we exposed some of the dangers associated with winter hiking; we also gave you some valuable tips for having more enjoyable winter hiking trips and,
Winter Hiking: 7 Dangers You Should Be Aware of
Wilderness travel in winter conditions requires different knowledge, skills, and abilities than summer hiking so it is safe to assume that what works for the latter often may not work for
Solo Hiking – Pros, Cons, and Dangers
Plenty of people enjoy hiking and many of them, male and female, prefer to hike solo. Though rewarding, solo hiking can be risky too thus you need to know not
Properties of Cold Weather Hiking Clothing
The winter’s coming and it’s again that time of the year when every outdoor enthusiast should be prepared for the challenges of cold weather. It’s true that winter conditions vary
Insulated Jackets – Basics, Features, and Materials
An insulated jacket must provide protection against the outside weather conditions. Keeping out wind and precipitation is the most important task of your outer layer. If this layer fails in
8 Tips for High Altitude Hiking
High altitude hiking presents a few challenges such as lower atmospheric pressure and thin air, colder nights, wind and snow at any time of the year, and so intense sun that
High Altitude Travel: Heat and Cold-Related Illnesses and Injuries
High altitude travel may face you not only with the dangers of altitude illness but also with various heat and cold-related illnesses and injuries. Trekking and travel through places with high altitude brings