The 10 essentials of hiking
First published in the third edition of ‘Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills’ in January 1974, the ten essentials have long been...
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Josh Welch
Sep 10, 20223 min read
Tell someone before you leave for a hike
We all have that urge to get out on the trail but sometimes we put our desire to get hiking before planning and our own safety. Telling...
Josh Welch
Jan 8, 20223 min read
How to go from a day hiker to overnight
Usually the first thing people do when starting out as a hiker is day hiking but for most of these people, their goal is to become an...
Josh Welch
Nov 27, 20215 min read
How to plan a menu for an overnight hike
Making a full menu for a weekend away or a long hiking adventure may at first seem easy but quickly you will find yourself with limited...
Josh Welch
Aug 7, 20214 min read
How to plan for the weather on a hike
The weather can make a huge impact on any hike, conditions can change quickly so planning for the weather is an important part of your...
Josh Welch
Jul 31, 20214 min read
5 Hiking Breakfast Ideas
If you are looking for some good hiking breakfast suggestions then you have come to the right place, here is our list of five great...
Josh Welch
Jul 24, 20213 min read
The 7 Principles of Leaving no Trace while hiking
The seven principles of ‘leave no trace’ hiking have been around for many years and are an important part about how we as hikers protect...
Josh Welch
Jul 10, 20212 min read
Hiking alone vs Hiking with friends
The difference between hiking with friends and hiking alone can be huge and can create very different hiking experiences but for newer...
Josh Welch
Jun 19, 20214 min read
The Guide for making tea and coffee on the trail
Having something as simple as a warm cup of tea or coffee can greatly improve the experience of hiking on a multi-day walk or while out...
Josh Welch
Jun 5, 20214 min read
The 5 Keys to Choosing a Hike
Choosing where to go on your next adventure can be difficult, there are many factors to consider when trying to find the best hike and these
Josh Welch
May 1, 20214 min read
Guide for Beginners, 10 Tips for New Hikers
Trying hiking can be hard when you don’t know what your doing so here is 10 tips to help you start your hiking journey and build the...
Josh Welch
Apr 3, 20213 min read
The 5 biggest risks while hiking
Hiking can be an activity filled with risks and unknowns and it's always important to be prepared, being in the bush can often present a...
Josh Welch
Feb 22, 20212 min read
Day Hike Packing Guide
The keys to packing for a day hike are simple, pack light and keep it simple. Get this right and it will make your next day hike a lot...
Josh Welch
Feb 14, 20212 min read
5 essential items needed for every hike
Some things you just can't hike without, whether it be the essentials of survival or your sleep some things you just can't hike without....
Josh Welch
Jan 28, 20214 min read
The 5 Keys To planning a Hike
If you are a newer hiker, learning how to plan a successful hike can be hard. This guide will walk you through the most important things...
Josh Welch
Jan 4, 20213 min read
The 5 Keys to a Good Campsite
When picking a place to hike, where you camp is important. Without a good camp and a good night of sleep a hike can become not much fun,...
Josh Welch
Dec 31, 20202 min read
Overnight Hike Packing Guide
Going on a hike? Then this might help you get started, below you can see an example of a packing list for an overnight hike, add your own...
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