What Exactly is a Switchback? Switchbacks is a hiking trail that follows a zig-zag pattern up and down a mountain or hill. These switchbacks can be extremely beneficial to hikers, providing a more gradual way to reach the summit. As opposed to an extremely steep route, switchbacks allow you to make your ascent in a…
Author: Mark Berry
Winter Hiking: Tips to Keep You Warm and Safe
If you live in a place that has long, cold winters, then you know what it’s like to spend the colder months indoors. You can still enjoy the outdoors during the winter season, though! With hiking in the winter, the woods are calm and quiet and most importantly hardly no bugs or mosquitoes. Winter hiking…
Hiking Clothes: How to Dress for Success on the Trail
Wondering what clothing to wear hiking? If you’ve ever hiked before, you know that you need the right hiking clothing to not only survive, but also enjoy yourself. Here are some essential pieces of hiking clothing and how they can help you hike comfortably and enjoyably. Wicking Layers In the summer months, when temperatures are…
The Longest Hiking Trails in the United States
A thru-hike, by definition, means that you’re hiking the whole trail from start to finish. It doesn’t matter if it’s section-hiking or if you’re using the same trail multiple times, as long as you make it from A to B without leaving the path, you can call it a thru-hike. These are the longest hikes…
The Best Sunset Locations in Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is home to some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, sun casting its rays across the most stunning landmarks you’ll ever see. Here are some of the park’s best locations to catch a sunset. Zabriskie Point Zabriskie Point is the classic spot for watching the sun set over Death…