Wednesday, October 14
Browsing: Hiking & Backpacking
Hiking guides and trail-tested gear advice: how to pack a pack, choose boots and poles, train for elevation and pick the right kit for day hikes and thru-hikes.
Training at sea level can make you much better prepared for a high altitude hike, even though it cannot fully…
A hiking backpack should feel secure and balanced without pinching your shoulders, restricting your breathing, or moving around every time…
New hiking boots should feel comfortable and secure before you ever try to break them in. Breaking in a good-fitting…
Wearing a hiking backpack correctly can make a long trail feel much easier. The goal is not simply to tighten…
Wearing a hiking pack correctly can make a long trail feel much easier on your shoulders, back, and hips. A…
Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? is a children’s picture book by Carmela LaVigna Coyle that turns a familiar princess idea…
How much water you need for a hike depends on more than mileage. A flat mile on a cool trail…
Hiking in the Dolomites can mean anything from an easy valley walk to a steep, rocky mountain route above 2,000…
Hiking with a partner can make a day on the trail safer, easier to manage, and more enjoyable. Good teamwork…
Hiking in 80-degree weather can be comfortable, but the best outfit depends on more than the number on the thermometer.…
Choosing the right hiking pack starts with three things: what you need to carry, how long you will be on…
Hiking boots that are too big can feel comfortable when you first put them on, yet become frustrating once you…