Category: Hiking
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Different methods to purify water
It’s key to stay hydrated while hiking but it isn’t always practical to carry all your water with you, so you might need to look for other sources along the journey. However, drinking untreated water can make you sick. This water could contain giardia, E. coli, cryptosporidium, etc., which means you could be in a……
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Thermoregulation for hikers: hypothermia & hyperthermia
Whether it’s the snowy mountains or the scorching sun, managing your body temperature is crucial for staying safe and enjoying the journey. Without proper preparation, even experienced hikers can find themselves at risk of life-threatening conditions when exposed to harsh weather. If you know how to recognize and prevent both hypothermia and hyperthermia, you can…
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Benefits of trekking poles (why you want walking sticks)
Walking poles, hiking poles, trekking poles — whatever you want to call them, they can be a handy addition for any mountain adventure. In case you need convincing, here are all the benefits of walking sticks for hikers. What are trekking poles? Trekking poles are adjustable poles that are used to enhance hiking ability, essentially…
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How to use bear spray
If you are spending time in bear country, carrying bear spray is essential. Sometimes Hey Bear! isn’t enough to stop a curious carnivore and you might need a backup plan. And if that is the case, you’re going to want to know how to use your bear spray. How does bear spray work? Bear spray…
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Top 5 trail mixes for your next adventure
GORP — good ol’ raisins and peanuts. It’s a classic for a reason but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t switch it up every once in a while. Let me help! These are my top 5 favorite trail mixes. Before we get into it, I have a question. Is it really trail mix if it doesn’t…
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How to clean a water bladder
When heading out on an adventure, it is important to stay hydrated. My favorite method for hauling around water is using a water bladder (also called a hydration bladder). I like to use a water bladder because it is lighter and less bulky than water bottles, and because I don’t need to fumble around with…
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The ultimate guide to tick bites
Tick bites come from parasitic arachnids. That alone should tell you everything that you need to know — run. Ticks are parasites, which means that they live on a host at the expense of the host. Ticks feed off the blood of their hosts and can spread diseases (like Lyme disease) through their bites. Why…
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The ultimate guide to hiking blisters
Hiking blisters can ruin a good time — fast. Before you head out on your next adventure, learn how to treat (and hopefully avoid) hiking blisters so that you can focus on enjoying the outdoors. I’ve had blisters before but I never really took them seriously… Until the one time where the blisters were so…
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What is in my hiking backpack
Maybe you are getting ready for your first hike. Maybe you go on frequent adventures and are wondering what you could add (or take away!) from your current set-up. Or maybe you just like gear. Well, let me show you what I keep in my hiking backpack for a day on the trail! If you…
