Backpacking
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The Best Foods for Long Distance Backpacking
Isabella Adams walks us through the confusion around the best foods for long distance backpacking.. Factual, practical, and easy; tips that make long-distance backpacking convenient with minimal effort. Whether you’re worried about the weight of a backpack or how to put together a list of food and nutrients, this article covers all information regarding light…
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How To Hike, Backpack, and Camp Safely With Your Dog: A Guide
By Emily Henry. Dogs love the great outdoors, so there is usually no better companion for your outdoor adventures. However, keeping them safe, as well as other dogs and people around, is necessary if you are planning on going on a long hiking, backpacking, or camping trip. Here are some things to consider about pet…
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Sleeping Under the Stars: Backpacking Gear Guide
By Shannon Minnis Every year, millions of people pack their gear and head outside to camp. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you live, there’s nothing quite like the long-lasting memories you create when you’re camping. When going out in the wilderness it can be refreshing to totally unplug. This is what’s referred…
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Leave-No-Trace Ethics
By Carley Fairbrother Is There Room for Curiosity in Leave-No-Trace Ethics? I want to start off with a story. Bear with me. My first introduction to habitat destruction was when I was eight years old. The ditch at the end of our driveway was my favourite place to play in the early summer. It contained…
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Exploring Mount Rogers, Virginia
By Ashley Barlow Mount Rogers is most famous for being the highest point in Virginia with a height of 5,729 feet (1,746 m) above sea level! There are a few different trail options you can take leading to the summit. This includes the Elk Garden Trailhead which approaches Mount Rogers from the west and is…
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Magical Waterfalls of Havasupai Reservation
By Ashley Barlow The Magical Waterfalls of the Havasupai Indian Reservation As an avid waterfall chaser I have always dreamed of visiting the waterfalls of Havasupai. My dream became a reality when I was surprised with permits for my 25th Birthday! Havasupai means people of the blue-green waters. The Havasupai people live on one of…
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8 Ways to Mentally Prepare for a Solo Adventure
By Marinel de Jesus Being a solo traveller, and even more so, a solo hiker or backpacker can be an intimidating endeavor to undertake. I cannot emphasize enough the need to be comfortable when partaking in anything serious such as hiking or backpacking in the wilderness by yourself. The same goes for travelling as it’s…
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The Lean-to Virgin, A Comical Journey
By Janiel Green My first backpacking trip turned out to be an utter disaster. The trip consisted of a backpacking, snow-shoeing trip up the mountaineering route at Mount Whitney in California. I labelled myself as a failure and the weak link in the party of 3 who attempted the trip. Granted it was my first…
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Tips for Becoming a Better Outdoorswoman
By Andrea Willingham Whether you grew up in an outdoorsy family, or are just now discovering the joys of outdoorsmanship, there’s a lot to know and a lot to learn about this wonderful world of exploration and adventure in the great outdoors. And despite what the media and history books might have you believe, women…
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How To Start Backpacking
Backpacking: How To Start and Be Fearless in the Wilderness By Lucy Gomez Imagine leaping into a fresh-water stream, feeling the icy shock as you plunge in and the buzz as you warm back up again… the most energizing feeling in the world! Stepping into the wild opens the opportunity to discover the world’s stunning beauty, and…