During my thru hikes, I’ve seen some of the worst blisters and rub spots you could imagine. If there is one piece of advice for newbie hikers, that would be to take care of your feet. Proper footwear, sturdy insoles and comfortable-wearing socks serve as [...]
When you’re in avalanche terrain in the dead of winter, caution is of paramount importance. One wrong move and everything could slide downhill in an instant. And the sad truth is that if you’re unlucky enough to be buried, you’ve got no more than 15 [...]
Last week, five young hikers were rescued after a night in Canada’s frigid North Shore mountains. A group of men in their 20s lost their way while hiking down from Lynn Peak in North Vancouver on Monday evening. With low visibility and impending inclement weather, the [...]
Whether you’re a newly full-time RVer, are considering a move to full-time or just dabble in the lifestyle seasonally, you may wonder what it takes to spend the winter in your rolling home. You could do as the birds do and go south, heading to [...]
After two days of searching, rescuers finally found a lost hiker who’d gone missing amid 95-mph winds in the Skye Region of Northern Scotland. The hiker, Dr. John Pike, was reported missing on Thursday. Authorities found his car parked at his hotel on Friday morning, [...]
In 2018, Arizona hiker Phil Powers was lost in the woods, suffering from dehydration and kidney failure, when he lit a signal fire to call for help. His actions resulted in a timely rescue—and a 230-acre wildfire and a criminal sentence. The sentence, handed down [...]
Spotting a moose in your vicinity on your hiking or camping trip can trigger panic. While beautiful creatures, their sheer size and fearsome antlers might make you feel in danger. The good news, you probably aren’t. “Although still rare, moose attacks are more common than [...]
When frigid conditions force you to retire your kayak for the winter, follow these tips to store it worry-free until spring. Prep for storage According to Ryan Lilly, Brand Evangelist for Old Town Canoe, keeping your kayak in top shape through the offseason is easiest [...]
The only thing worse than having bugs swarm your outdoor festivities and drive you inside is the itch you’re left with after getting eaten up. We’re not talking a little tingle after you feel the mosquito, ant or other creepy crawly bite—we’re talking about that [...]
Bears have the reputation for being scary, menacing creatures. But it’s an idea that’s overblown at best. “The chance of a bear attacking you is really low,” says David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation, one of the oldest and largest wildlife conservation [...]
During my thru hikes, I’ve seen some of the worst blisters and rub spots you could imagine. If there is one piece of advice [...]
When you’re in avalanche terrain in the dead of winter, caution is of paramount importance. One wrong move and everything could slide downhill in [...]
Last week, five young hikers were rescued after a night in Canada’s frigid North Shore mountains. A group of men in their 20s lost their [...]
Whether you’re a newly full-time RVer, are considering a move to full-time or just dabble in the lifestyle seasonally, you may wonder what it [...]
After two days of searching, rescuers finally found a lost hiker who’d gone missing amid 95-mph winds in the Skye Region of Northern Scotland. [...]
In 2018, Arizona hiker Phil Powers was lost in the woods, suffering from dehydration and kidney failure, when he lit a signal fire to [...]
Spotting a moose in your vicinity on your hiking or camping trip can trigger panic. While beautiful creatures, their sheer size and fearsome antlers [...]
When frigid conditions force you to retire your kayak for the winter, follow these tips to store it worry-free until spring. Prep for storage [...]
The only thing worse than having bugs swarm your outdoor festivities and drive you inside is the itch you’re left with after getting eaten [...]
Bears have the reputation for being scary, menacing creatures. But it’s an idea that’s overblown at best. “The chance of a bear attacking you [...]
