Wilderness Backpacking

The 90-hour Advanced Wilderness First Aid teaches how to access an incident, diagnose trauma or illness, and make good decisions when treating or evacuating a client.

Nov 28, 2009 - David Greenfield

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.

Oct 17, 2009 - 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.

Oct 17, 2009 - 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.

Oct 17, 2009 - Bruce Iliff

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.

Sep 23, 2009 - Mhairi Shaw

When it comes to surviving in the wilderness, preparing a campfire is one of the most fundamental skills.

Sep 23, 2009 - Mhairi Shaw

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?

Aug 26, 2009 - 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.

Aug 25, 2009 - Chiz Dakin

Know what emergency equipment to carry when hiking or backpacking. The 10 essentials help when conditions are inclement, the terrain is tricky, or the unexpected happens.

Feb 13, 2009 - Karen Berger

Galdhopiggen and Glittertind are the highest peaks in Northern Europe, yet both can be climbed by reasonably fit mountain walkers from conveniently situated huts.

Feb 10, 2009 - 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.

Jan 28, 2009 - Anthony Toole

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.

Jan 15, 2009 - Karen Berger

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.

Jan 9, 2009 - David Black

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.

Sep 25, 2008 - Bruce Iliff

Bushcraft is the knowledge and skill of making and obtaining tools, shelter, and food from the natural environment.

Sep 12, 2008 - Brenda Layman

A hiker must be prepared for something failing, or going wrong. This can be called a back-up strategy or emergency preparation. It's also been called simple common sense.

Sep 10, 2008 - Bruce Iliff

Juneau offers the wilderness at its doorstep and glaciers are no exception. There are several glaciers easily accessible from Alaska's capital.

Jul 1, 2008 - 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.

Apr 28, 2008 - Naomi Judd

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.

Apr 1, 2008 - 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.

Apr 1, 2008 - 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.

Mar 31, 2008 - 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.

Mar 31, 2008 - Bruce Iliff

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.

Mar 24, 2008 - James Carron

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.

Feb 24, 2008 - Bruce Iliff

Backpacking Pagans use different rituals than Wiccans and other earth worshipers, so answer some questions about wilderness rituals, praying in parks, and trail worship.

Oct 5, 2007 - Terence P Ward