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Glacier Trekking in Juneau, Alaska
By: Naomi Judd
Juneau offers the wilderness at its doorstep and glaciers are no exception. There are several glaciers easily accessible from Alaska's capital. more...
Backcountry Weather Forecasting
By: Naomi Judd
Learn to assess weather in backcountry field settings to minimize the risk of encountering a storm unprepared. These five things will help you better understand weather. more...
Kokoda Track Significant Sites
By: Bruce Iliff
Many Battles were fought on the Kokoda Trail. Australian and Japanese soldiers died fighting on the track, so these are significant places for both countries. more...
Logistics of Trekking Kokoda Track
By: Bruce Iliff
There are many things to address when planning a trek on the Kokoda Track. Attention to these items will improve the chances of a trekker having a rewarding trip. more...
Questions About The Kokoda Track
By: Bruce Iliff
Trekkers heading out on a hike on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea usually have many questions. Some of the common questions are answered here. more...
Tips For Hiking The Kokoda Track
By: Bruce Iliff
Trekking the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is not a simple exercise. There are a number of matters a trekker should address to make the hike successful. more...
By: James Carron
Scotland boasts five official long distance walking routes but you don't have to follow the crowds; there are many rights of way that await exploration. more...
Hiking the South Coast of Tasmania
By: Bruce Iliff
Hiking the South Coast of Tasmania offers an unparalleled journey along a rugged coastline. This is a remote wilderness experience requiring a solid level of fitness. more...
By: Terence P Ward
Backpacking Pagans use different rituals than Wiccans and other earth worshipers, so answer some questions about wilderness rituals, praying in parks, and trail worship. more...
By: Tyler Feltmate
An overview of some techniques that can provide an accurate guage of direction using various easy-to-find items. more...
Find Direction without a Compass
By: Tyler Feltmate
A brief list of simple techniques for affirming rough direction when lost without a map or compass. more...
By: Terence P Ward
Trail blazes, or trail markers, are used to designate paths through the wilderness and more natural areas for hikers and backpackers. Learn how to interpret and use them. more...
By: Christine Musser
In his poetry, Robert Frost wrote about Vermont's nature and rugged terrain. Today hikers can experience the poetry by hiking the same trails once traveled by Frost. more...
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