Like so many purchases today, buying a pair of hiking boots may seem easy, but one quickly learns that finding boots to fit your feet and your hiking needs is time consuming. Buying the right boots…
Summer hiking offers challenges that are absent during the other seasons, such as adult insects wanting a sip of your blood and thunderstorms throwing lightning bolts at you. Those things can be…
Quality hiking socks are just as important as proper fitting hiking boots to ensure comfort on the trails.
Properly fitting hiking socks are one of the most important pieces of outdoor equipment.…
I used to tease my sister about her shoe collection that covered the floor of her closet and then another fleet hidden under her bed. "How many stupid shoes do you need?" I often asked her. Her reply…
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At first thought, hiking with a baby or toddler doesn’t seem to be a winning recipe for a relaxing, invigorating outing. As beautiful as a rising sun over a…
Hiking is considered by some, a leisure walk, or aggressive trek, with no real planning necessary, especially on an established trail. That thinking has led to hundreds of unexpected overnight stays…
At its best, hiking can be a way to relax, recharge, enjoy nature and get a workout in—all at the same time. But as with any physical activity, hiking also has potential physical pitfalls, from…
Hiking is one of the best ways to explore all that the great outdoors has to offer. From the grit of trekking up a steep hillside to the glory of traversing a mountain valley, hiking can bring you a…
It’s spring, and that means hiking season is in full tilt—it’s just the time to find a great hiking pant.
When it comes to finding the right gear, hikers often spend most of their time selecting…
The message is often announced and equally heard — take a kid outdoors — I appreciate that message and echo it often myself. One grand benefit the great outdoors offers is that everyone is welcome…
Hiking is a great way to spend time with loved ones or find solitude while giving your body a heart-pumping cardiovascular workout. Every year, there comes a point when the first wave of warm…
While many of the most common hiking-related maladies -- blisters, dehydration and strains -- seem relatively minor in nature, they can easily derail a perfectly good day of hiking and leave you…
