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Defensive Techniques When Encountering Bears
Knowing what to do when spotting a bear can be important for staying safe in the woods. more...
How to Protect Food in Bear Country
By taking some simple steps, backcountry hikers and campers can protect their food from bears. more...
Know what to do when encountering a bear in the woods. more...
How to Stay Warm in A Sleeping Bag
Ideas for staying warm through a cold night, including using a sleeping pad, hot water bottles, and more. more...
Using Tinder to Start a Campfire
Take advantage of both natural and man-made tinder to start a campfire. more...
Different Ways to Start a Campfire
Lighting a campfire can mean using simple matches or creative primitive living skills to create heat and warmth. more...
Hunting season poses risks for hikers who want to enjoy the outdoors, but don't want to interfere with hunters enjoying their sport. more...
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Staying Fit and Healthy Trekking on Kokoda Track
By:
Bruce Iliff
The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is considered one of the world's most rugged hikes. While there are risks in hiking the Kokoda trail, these risks can be managed. more...
Safety Preparation for Hiking the Kokoda Track
By:
Bruce Iliff
The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is a considered a tough and dangerous trek. With careful preparation and planning the Kokoda Trail can be a safe hike. more...
Why do Trekkers Die Hiking Kokoda Track?
By:
Bruce Iliff
The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea has a reputation as a dangerous hike for trekkers. Four hikers died on the Kokoda Trail during the 2009 trekking season. more...
By: Mhairi Shaw
While surviving in the wilderness, you may find yourself relying upon nature for food. Plants are readily available, but not all are safe for human consumption. more...
Survival 101: Preparing for a Campfire
By: Mhairi Shaw
When it comes to surviving in the wilderness, preparing a campfire is one of the most fundamental skills. more...
General Kit Advice for First-Time Backpackers
By: Chiz Dakin
Fitting everything necessary for a backpacking trip into a rucksack, yet still being able to lift it without an anti-gravity machine isn't easy. So how to make it fit? more...
Remote Mountains in Spanish Sierra Nevada's East
By: Chiz Dakin
Although Mulhacen and Veleta are well-known and well-frequented, there are many more remote peaks and valleys in the Spanish Sierra Nevada which are well worth visiting. more...
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