Trail Journal
Follow these 7 steps to treat tick bites
Whenever you put yourself in nature, where it's hiking or backpacking or camping, an occasional encounter with ticks is inevitable. While prevention is key, knowing how to treat tick bites promptly...
Follow these 7 steps to treat tick bites
Whenever you put yourself in nature, where it's hiking or backpacking or camping, an occasional encounter with ticks is inevitable. While prevention is key, knowing how to treat tick bites promptly...
The top 7 dangers you will face when hiking
While most hikes, no matter the distance, are relatively safe, there's always the chance something could go wrong, resulting in a life or death situation. That's why it's crucial to be...
The top 7 dangers you will face when hiking
While most hikes, no matter the distance, are relatively safe, there's always the chance something could go wrong, resulting in a life or death situation. That's why it's crucial to be...
What to do during a mountain lion encounter
Hiking or backpacking in the wilderness can get scary real quick when you encounter wildlife, especially when it's a mountain lion. While such encounters are rare, knowing how to react is crucial...
What to do during a mountain lion encounter
Hiking or backpacking in the wilderness can get scary real quick when you encounter wildlife, especially when it's a mountain lion. While such encounters are rare, knowing how to react is crucial...
Follow these tips to prevent blisters on long-distance hikes
A long-distance hike or backpacking trip always carry with it the threat of blisters, which can quickly turn your experience sour. Blisters, caused by friction and moisture, can lead to discomfort and, if left unaddressed,...
Follow these tips to prevent blisters on long-distance hikes
A long-distance hike or backpacking trip always carry with it the threat of blisters, which can quickly turn your experience sour. Blisters, caused by friction and moisture, can lead to discomfort and, if left unaddressed,...
How to stay cool and safe while hiking in the summer heat
Hiking under the scorching sun can be a miserable experience without the proper preparation and gear. As the heat rise, it's crucial to help regulate your body temperature and mitigate the risks of heat-related issues...
How to stay cool and safe while hiking in the summer heat
Hiking under the scorching sun can be a miserable experience without the proper preparation and gear. As the heat rise, it's crucial to help regulate your body temperature and mitigate the risks of heat-related issues...
Trail runners vs. hiking boots: The key differences
Selecting the right footwear is, perhaps, the most critical decision for hikers and backpackers, influencing comfort, performance, and overall experience. Trail runners and hiking boots are the two most common choices, each...
Trail runners vs. hiking boots: The key differences
Selecting the right footwear is, perhaps, the most critical decision for hikers and backpackers, influencing comfort, performance, and overall experience. Trail runners and hiking boots are the two most common choices, each...