Hiking

5 Reasons to Keep Hiking in the Winter

Jessica Shouse Hiking 54 Comments
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Here I share my 5 Reasons to Keep Hiking in the Winter.

By Jessica Shouse

Sure, it’s cold outside, but that’s no reason to stay inside! There seems to be a common misconception that hiking is an activity reserved for the warmer seasons. I respectfully disagree! In fact, winter might be my favorite season to get out and explore the trails: Imagine yourself inside a giant snow globe, surrounded by snow-covered pines and snow-capped peaks. Forest floors are encapsulated by a fluffy white blanket, and silence so serene.

The rewards for winter hiking read more

Bouldering for Babies

Kristi Westberg Travel and Adventure, Essays/Short Stories, Hiking 49 Comments
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Bouldering for Babies – My Story

By Kristi Westberg

First of all, let me say that this story does not involve a small child crag hopping. No children were harmed or even remotely involved in the making of this story, the only harm was to my own ego, which has become somewhat accustomed to the occasional bump and bruise. So the baby in this story is me, not the two thrill-seeking children who managed to out-climb, outmanoeuvre and beat me to the top of read more

Leave-No-Trace Ethics

Carley Fairbrother Travel and Adventure, Backpacking, Camping, Getting equipped, Hiking, Mountaineering, Pets, Safety and Survival, Trekking 32 Comments
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By Carley Fairbrother

Is There Room for Curiosity in Leave-No-Trace Ethics?

I want to start off with a story. Bear with me.

My first introduction to habitat destruction was when I was eight years old. The ditch at the end of our driveway was my favourite place to play in the early summer. It contained the densest population of tadpoles I have ever seen to date. Not just any tadpole either – Pacific tree frog tadpoles – my absolute favourite. I spent hours mucking around the ditch, and on rainy days, I’d stay inside and read about frogs. read more

Nature Calling on Line One

Kristi Westberg General, Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Trekking 57 Comments
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By Kristi Westberg

I have a confession to make.

I’ve never peed outside. (well, at least not until a few weeks ago)

[pausing for shaking heads and most likely eye-rolls]

I didn’t call myself the “Indoorsy Camper” because I like roughin’ it. I dubbed myself the “Indoorsy Camper” because I like to cook lamb tagine (recipe from Melissa Clark….you need to make it!) in my Instant Pot and read more

Hiking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Diana Wills Hiking 31 Comments
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By Diana Wills

After you’ve been on a hike once, you will keep coming back to it. This is because hiking is such a unique activity that combines all the best that nature has to offer. On one hand, you can do it alone, or with a group of friends, you can pick different terrains that you want to go through and you can go at your own pace, so it’s something that is accessible to almost everyone. However, there are some things that you need to be aware of before you set off. We’ve made the mistakes read more

Dear Natalie: Oregon Lessons Part 2

Natalie McCarthy Travel and Adventure, Hiking, Solo Adventure 27 Comments
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By Natalie McCarthy

Dear Natalie,

Do you think we can learn from places? Anything worth mentioning for an Oregon Lessons, Part 2?

Signed,

Those who wander

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Dear Friends,

Right. I left you hanging last month with the first five-and-a-half lessons I learned from living in Oregon. We have a few more to go. So let’s dive into Oregon Lessons, Part 2…

  1. There is hardly ever a need to hurry. If I have the presence of mind to wonder, “Should I hurry?” then the answer is no.

 

Prior to my west coast life, I was an Easterner. I read more

15 Death-Defying Hiking Trails

SJ Baxter Travel and Adventure, Hiking 32 Comments
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By SJ Baxter

15 Death-Defying Hiking Trails And Cliff Diving Spots For Adventure Junkies

When we think of vacations, we often consider the beach, amusement parks, or even just staying at home and lounging on the bed or sofa.

For others, however, especially for people who love going out on an adventure, going extreme is just the thing to make their vacation fun and memorable.

The goal? Find the next destination that can give them a shot of adrenaline that is legal, painless, and preferably drug-free.

Whether you are the lounge-around-type of person or the extreme-sports junkie, read more

Dear Natalie: Oregon Lessons Part 1

Natalie McCarthy Travel and Adventure, Hiking, Solo Adventure 52 Comments
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By Natalie McCarthy

Dear Natalie,

Do you think we can learn from places?

Signed,

Those who wander

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Dear Wanderers,

I do.

In fact, I have Facebook evidence (we all know that if it’s on Facebook, it’s true). A little over a year ago, I had spiraled quite high into the Siskiyou Mountain Range along a rustic mountain road, and I noticed read more

8 Health Benefits Hiking for you

Elizabeth Wambui Mathu Health, Hiking, Trekking 50 Comments
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By Elizabeth Wambui Mathu

The next time you hear a friend invite you for a hike, acknowledge them for bearing in mind your health!

Hiking is a precious activity with great gratification that we do for fun, but do you know that it has numerous health benefits? We do hiking for several reasons, including checking out blogs but at the end of it all, it contributes to a healthy lifestyle. It adds to tremendous mental and physical well-being.

Here are some of the health benefits hiking:

Weight Loss

If you are read more

Discover the northeast of Italy

Alessia Morello Travel and Adventure, Camping, Hiking, Trekking 37 Comments
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By Alessia Morello

Hi girls,

Today I decide to write a different post.

It’s not just a trekking post, it is more a celebration of my homeland.

Discover the northeast of Italy – The place where I’m from

You have to know that my region is not considered much at all in Italy. Sometimes this is sad and sometimes I’m happy for that because we don’t have many tourists that hike and explore our incredible mountains.

I live in the northeast of Italy, in Friuli Venezia read more

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