Hiking boots are the single most important piece of equipment for a hike, especially a longer hike or anything involving some uphill/downhill. Boots that are not broken in, or are not fitted well, or are not laced properly can cause foot damage, fatigue and lots of misery. However, the right boots will give confidence, provide […]
Take an Emergency GPS Satellite Communicator
You must have heard the story about Aron Ralston falling into a slot canyon and getting pinned by a rock fall, leaving him with no ability to communicate–and no one who knew where he was. His book, “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” and movie, “127 Hours” should be enough to get you to […]
Equipment for Hiking with your Dog
Our dogs are better equipped than we are for the outdoors. Their fur does a better job keeping them warm in the cold and not too warm in the heat. Their claws and four feet give them amazing traction and balance. Their sight, smell and hearing are much finer, meaning they are good advance alarms […]
What is a Hike?
What is a Hike? For most of us, a hike is anything ranging from a walk to a climb, typically on natural terrain ranging from dirt paths to trickier surfaces such as rocks, scree, tree roots, and even streams. Usually, a hike is longer than a walk. It could be an hour or two or […]