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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...
Fall is a time for camping and hiking to take advantage of autumn colors, while at the same time being aware of changing temperatures, fluctuating weather, and hunters. more...
Sun Protection For Hikers And Campers
Ideas for preventing sunburn from ultraviolet radiation by utilizing sunscreen, clothing, sunglasses, and hiking techniques. more...
Backcountry travelers can take care of their needs while at the same time maintaining hygiene and protecting the environment. more...
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Ten Essentials for Outdoor Survival
By:
Karen Berger
Knowing what emergency equipment to carry when hiking or backpacking can save the day when conditions turn inclement, the terrain gets tricky, or the unexpected happens. more...
Climbing Norway's Two Highest Mountains
By: Anthony Toole
Galdhopiggen and Glittertind are the highest peaks in Northern Europe, yet both can be climbed by reasonably fit mountain walkers from conveniently situated huts. more...
Mountain Huts in the Norwegian Jotunheimen
By: Anthony Toole
To the British, a mountain hut is a place where comfort and hygiene come low on the list of priorities. The Norwegians take a different view. more...
Desert Hiking Tips and Techniques
By:
Karen Berger
Hiking in places like the Grand Canyon and Sonoran Desert can be beautiful, but surviving in and (even) enjoying the desert requires acclimating and preparation. more...
By: David Black
The aloha spirit is a little tarnished, but Hawaii still contains some of our best wilderness. Canyoning is relatively new there, and Maui is a good place to start. more...
Hiking Tasmania's Overland Track
By:
Bruce Iliff
The Overland Track is situated in the centre of Tasmania, Australia. It takes about six days to hike the 65 kilometres from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair. more...
By:
Brenda Layman
Bushcraft is the knowledge and skill of making and obtaining tools, shelter, and food from the natural environment. more...
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