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 […]
Foot Techniques Hiking on Hills
As hikes get longer and steeper, the pressure on calves, knees, ankles and hips can start causing discomfort and pain. Working on leg and core strength helps, but there are also techniques that even the pros use, including on steeper pitches and snow and ice. For us novices, these techniques come in handy on all […]
Mindset During a Hiking Emergency
The best way to have a hiking excursion is both fun and safe, is to be prepared for possible emergencies. I suggest equipment and other preparedness items to have on hand to deal with potential emergencies, See: Long-hike Equipment Checklist. Also see a range of scenarios that may occur on a hike, including how to […]