Josh WelchMay 6, 20233 min readHiking in a thunderstorm: tips for avoiding lightningLet be serious, hiking in a thunderstorm is scary. Even if the risks are low, you can’t help but get sinking feeling every time you hear...
Josh WelchApr 9, 20223 min readDo you really need rain-pants for a hike?Rain-pants are typically considered by most as the ugly cousin of one of our favourite pieces of hiking gear, the rain jacket. Designed...
Josh WelchJan 1, 20224 min readHyperthermia, how to prevent, spot and treat it!Hyperthermia or as it is more commonly known, heat stroke, can be a common sight on the hiking trail especially when hiking during the...
Josh WelchDec 18, 20215 min readHypothermia, how to prevent, spot and treat it!Hypothermia is something that can occur on the hiking trail when the weather gets cold and you aren't prepared so knowing what...
Josh WelchAug 7, 20214 min readHow to plan for the weather on a hikeThe 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 WelchMay 22, 20212 min readHiking Poncho and Pouch ReviewHiking in the wet weather can pose interesting challenges, one of them being how to stay dry. Raincoats don't always work as intended and...
Josh WelchApr 17, 20215 min read5 Tips for Hiking in the RainHiking in the rain or in a storm can be a pain, having everything wet including yourself can make hiking a little less fun than it should...
Josh WelchApr 10, 20215 min read5 Tips for Hiking in the HeatDuring summer, the heat can make hiking hell and totally unenjoyable, this is such a shame because summer is often the best time to get...