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…
Category: Backpacking
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…
How to Manage and Prevent Chafing When Hiking
You’ve completed your first day of hiking and have more to go, but you notice chafing starting to develop. What can you do? Don’t worry, there are plenty of remedies that can help prevent this pesky problem while hiking. The Importance of Moisture Moisture is key for chafe prevention, so stay hydrated. There are plenty…
What’s the Difference Between Day Hiking and Backpacking?
Hiking and backpacking have many similarities, but they’re also very different activities that appeal to different people with different interests. Hiking involves getting out on the trail to enjoy the scenery and exercise in a more casual way, while backpacking requires more planning, special equipment, and supplies in order to travel through an area for…
Tips for Dealing with Post-Hike Cramps and Soreness
Cramps, soreness, and other aches and pains can be some of the most disheartening parts of being an avid hiker or backpacker. Many feel that these physical ailments are just part of the game and that they’re unavoidable. However, with the right knowledge, preparation, and exercises, you can reduce the amount of pain you experience…