10 Important Characteristics of Hiking Shoes Explained
In this post, we are going to discuss some of the most important physical and non-physical characteristics of shoes and boots for hiking (this piece is a fantastic resource about
20 Tips for Hiking with Kids
Plenty of avid outdoorsmen think that their days of hiking are on hold once they become parents. However, there’s a much more viable alternative – they can just bring their
10 Hiking Tips for Beginners
“The beginning is always the hardest” – everyone has heard that and although most people agree that it’s true, the majority of us give up before even starting. And why
10 Reasons to Start Hiking Now
Many people’s first hiking experience is in their childhood when a parent (often a grandparent) takes them for a walk in the backcountry. Such an occasion inevitably remain in a
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 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
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
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
Fleece and Fleece Jackets
Fleece is a durable and versatile man-made fabric – an important part of the contemporary clothing industry. A fleece top can be used during cool days as an outer layer
7 Features of a Good Hiker
Every year, first-time hikers set off along the trail unfit, ill-equipped, and with unrealistic expectations. However, you needn’t be a beginner hiker to make silly mistakes on the trail. What