Although we love all the time we get to spend outside, whenever we plan a hike, the vast majority of us want to know how long it will take. Not only is this information important for us mentally as we push through a hard section of the trail, knowing how long a hike will take …
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We’ve all had beef Jerky as a snack. But what about a snack on the trail? Now, you may be imagining that bag of processed-looking jerky you can find at the gas station. That kind of jerky probably wouldn’t do too much for you on the trail. But don’t lose hope! There are several beef …
For many people, the idea of hiking in the rain sounds just plain miserable. Why would anyone ever want to go outside and get soaking wet when they could stay inside and drink a cup of coffee and watch Netflix by a wood stove, instead? While we do have to admit that coffee, movies, and …
If you’re an avid backpacker, hiker, need boots for work, or are just a general outdoor lover, then waterproofing your boots is super important. Not only is it good to be able to handle all weather conditions no matter what but not having to worry about bad weather rolling in creates peace of mind while …
There’s nothing better than an outdoor adventure, especially in a place as amazing as Bend, Oregon. But, when you only have a limited amount of availability to enjoy the great outdoors, you don’t want to waste your precious time researching trails when you could be out hiking. With so many great hikes to choose from …
A good pair of hiking socks can be the difference between an uncomfortable blister-filled camping trip and a fantastic jaunt in the mountains. However, with so many different hiking socks on the market today, finding the right pair can be tricky, to say the least. That’s where we come in the picture. To help you …
The DeCaLiBron is a 7.6 mile loop trail that starts at Kite Lake Campground and brings hikers up to a ridge line where they can summit Mt Democrat, Mt Cameron, Mt Lincoln, and Mt Bross. Kite Lake Campground is located about 5.5 miles west of Alma, Colorado off of Buckskin Road. The views from this …
Traveling to Europe is a fulfilling experience, especially if you take advantage of the gifts each place has to offer including the great food, lively music, cultural conversations, and expeditions through the stunning landscapes. Many of the most iconic and dramatic hikes in Europe are multi-day or thru-hiking backpacking trips. However, most of the trails, …
It is no secret: many people have converted to using trail running shoes as opposed to hiking boots. Why? The reasoning is simple: hiking boots are tight, painful, heavy, and stuffy. And, let’s get real here, breaking them in does not necessarily help. How many times have you heard someone say, “Oh, you have excruciating, …
How many times have you been out on the trail when a blister forms? It’s disruptive to your time outdoors, because you’re in pain the whole trek back. Not to mention you won’t be able to go outside again until the blisters heal. No one likes to hike when they have a stinging hot spot, …