You've been training for that long hike for months by eating healthy, exercising, and doing everything you can to prepare for such a long hike. Now that this hike is over and you have gotten back to...
Category: Hiking
When gearing up for a backpacking adventure, the weight of your pack is a critical factor. But how can you tell if your pack is just right or overladen? Since one person's experience is hardly a...
Getting outside to hike and be active can be great for your overall health, but does hiking build abs? Let's get to the bottom of this question in the article below. Hiking will not give you a...
Hiking and Happiness: Science Unveils the Secret | Anxiety, Depression, Stress
Why is it that so many people say that hiking and being outside makes you happier? Hiking is difficult, somewhat dangerous, and definitely uncomfortable. I wanted to find out the real facts and...
While hiking shoes can be used for casual walking, there are some specific pros and cons to doing so. For example, they provide better ankle and arch support, but also a lower comfort level. They are...
You may love your Crocs for running errands or walking around camp, but are they good shoes for hiking? Out of 189 hikers surveyed, only 2 (1.06%) use crocs for hiking 5+ miles. Crocs are highly...