The world we live in today has long been crisscrossed on foot by trails walked on since well before the industrial revolution. Some of these trails even existed before the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Therefore, there are many hiking trails throughout the world that are extremely long, continuous, and thankfully are still …
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As you begin to sweat while out hiking, moisture starts to get trapped between your body and your clothing. Polyester’s moisture wicking technology allows that moisture to escape into the clothing and then slowly evaporate back into the air. This feature of polyester keeps you much cooler than you might otherwise be in thicker or …
Cheese can be one of the most delightful snacks to enjoy while out on a backpacking trip. Cheese is a great source of calcium, protein, and fat. All great nutrients for having long term energy and helping your body work efficiently. But, not all cheese is good to take out on a backpacking trip. The …
If you are a trail runner training for a mountainous ultra marathon, then you will potentially be doing a lot of hiking during your race. Only the fittest of runners in a 30 to 50 mile plus race are going to be running the uphill portions of the course, especially in the later stages.. With …
Dental powder has been around for a long time dating back to evidence that it was used by Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, and Romans. Tooth powder has come a long way since those days. However, many ingredients are fairly similar today to what was being used back then. Baking soda is the main ingredient in …
Below, I will detail a few different ways that you can get faster at hiking uphill. I will warn you, getting faster at hiking takes dedication to training. You wont be faster a hiking overnight, however if you get out on plenty of hikes in the meantime, and do other physical activities, you will become …
Lake Tahoe sits right in the armpit of California due east of Sacramento and is one of the most beautiful crystal clear lakes in the world. The lake is within a giant basin surrounded by ridge lines and mountain peaks in every direction. There is a variety of breathtaking hiking trails in and around the …
Paint Mines Park is a 750 acre park located in the high plains near Calhan, Colorado. It is full of beautiful geological formations including spires, hoodoos, chasms, overhangs, and carved walls that were formed through erosion. This erosion created gullies that exposed layers of clay and jasper. The oxidization of iron deposits created the colorful …
Conundrum Hot Springs is located on Conundrum Creek Trail just outside Aspen, Colorado within the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. It is a difficult out and back trail, but well worth the hike after getting to soak in the pristine waters of Conundrum Hot Springs. The hike is not so difficult from elevation grade but rather for …
When you are out backpacking in the middle of the summer, mosquitoes will just be a fact of life. They are essential to the ecosystems they live in despite the fact that humans only see them as pesky pests. However, don’t let those mosquitoes ruin a great trip into the backcountry by covering you or …