The last thing you want when heading out on a hike or backpacking trip is a footwear failure. A hole in your shoe can become a huge annoyance as the miles progress. So, can you really use Gorilla Glue for shoe soles? Absolutely! Gorilla Glue has become a DIY repair staple for hikers, backpackers and …
Colorado is filled with some of the most beautiful hikes in America. The landscape across the state varies from alpine, high desert, and plains. If you’re looking for adventure and the chance to find yourself in the outdoors, here is a guide to some of the most inspiring hikes in the state of Colorado. 1. …
Having a good blade on hand is an essential part of camping. You’ll need a quality knife for everything from making s’more sticks to cutting rope and making repairs to miscellaneous items around camp. So, what makes a good camping knife? A good camping knife will have quality blade material that will resist corrosion, retain …
If you were thinking about getting a GPS watch to take hiking or help with your trail running, I’d highly recommend looking into it. Software updates are coming out yearly and the advancement of these watches is only going to improve as time rolls on. So, do GPS watches work in the woods? Yes, GPS …
Your feet are number one when hiking. They carry all the weight, so you’ll want to make sure they are comfortable for your next outing in the snow. So, can I wear hiking boots in snow? You can wear your hiking boots in snow. But, if you’re planning to hike in conditions that have more …
The wonderful world of hiking is full of people of all different shapes, sizes, weights and height. No two people are the same, and therefore how you get yourself into shape for hiking is going to vary according to your body type. The best example I can possibly give you is a comparison with myself …
When it comes to choosing a school bus for a conversion, the options can be overwhelming because there are so many factors to take into consideration. In this article, I will share what I’ve learned about bus size options, both through my own research when I was buying a bus and from friends on the …
So, maybe you spend a lot of time in the mountains, or you want to spend more. And wouldn’t it be great to get paid to do the thing you love? The easy answer is to ‘become a mountain guide’. Not so easy. The process is slow and expensive. You will climb the same ‘trade …
The absolute best National Park day hikes are almost all found within the western United States. If you want jaw dropping views and absolutely stunning natural formations, the National Parks are the place to be. Enjoy browsing the list below, and let us know if we’ve missed anything else that is a must see. Enjoy! …
To mentally prepare for a thru-hike is no small feat. A thru hike is an end-to-end affair over a very (very, very, very) long distance, and it normally takes months to complete such a thing. In the United States there are three famous monsters, collectively known as the Triple Crown to the legends that have …