With so much information dedicated to hiking and backpacking, I often hear the question “Where’s the best place to look for hiking resources?” In my early days as a hiker, I fell foul to believe or make do with the first source I came across. It took a few years and setbacks before I learned…
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12 Health Benefits of Hiking You Probably Didn’t Know About
Hiking offers the outdoor adventurer a great many potential rewards of which most of us are aware: glorious scenery, a true examination of our mental and physical mettle, and a chance to form strong relationships while exploring some of the world’s most aesthetically captivating locations. Not so many of us know that when hiking we…
35 Delicious Camping Recipes For Your Next Adventure
35 Delicious Camping Recipes For Your Next Adventure Get ready for your taste buds to fall in love these camping recipes. With bodacious breakfasts, manly main courses, delicious drinks, salacious snacks, and delectable desserts! Are you sick of eating hot dogs, but love camping? Do you want something simple to cook around the campfire, but…
What Are Switchbacks in Hiking?
Do You Know About Switchbacks? Have you read a description of a hike and come across the term switchbacks? Did you decide to stop reading right there and choose another hike? If you are new to hiking, some of the terms can be confusing. Switchback is one of those words. When I was new to…
What Are The Differences Between Hiking and Trekking?
To understand the differences between hiking vs trekking, we need to first define what both of these terms mean. Hiking is defined as walking a long distance, especially cross country or in the woods. To hike is to engage in a leisure-like activity on pre-made trails and/or roads. The definition of trekking is going on…
Hiking In Italy: Best Day Hikes in the Dolomites For Beginners
Hiking in Italy: An Introduction Italy. It’s famous worldwide for its awesome cuisine, historical monuments, beautiful people, gorgeous coastlines, quirky politicians and fast cars. Not so many are aware, however, that the bel paese (lit: ‘beautiful country’) boasts thousands of miles of outstanding hiking trails that are among the best in the world. From high…