I am confident I do not need to go into all the reasons why you MUST protect yourself from the sun while enjoying the great outdoors. I always keep a small tube of sunscreen in my pack to make sure I don’t forget to bring it on the next hike. But what if you wind […]
Hiking on Scree and Talus
Imagine what it would feel like to hike up or down a hillside or slope covered in marbles. That is what it feels like to hike on scree. Scree refers to loose pebbles and small rocks on a slope. Talus, a related term, is a slope with bigger rocks and boulders. In common use, the […]
Debunking More Hiking Myths
I love doing this – see other hiking myths HERE Myth: A few shots of alcohol help to warm you. Sipping your favored alcoholic beverage on a winter trail might make you feel good, but much more than a few sips is dangerous outside in cold weather. Alcohol opens blood vessels in your skin (the […]
Food and Cooking at Campsite
Eating almost anything around a campfire tastes better than at my home dining room table. Also, while I am a healthy-food advocate, when exerting on a hike or climb, all bets are off. I will even eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a lunch or snack. Peanuts are protein, jelly gives a jolt of […]