Health & Safety

How To Choose The Best Hike For Your Dog

July 13, 2022

Hiking with your loyal canine friend will make the trail even more enjoyable. Before you head out the door to the trailhead however consider a few factors that will make your mountainous wanderings more enjoyable for him/her. Dog-Friendly Trails There is more to choosing a dog-friendly hike than simply identifying whether or not dogs are allowed on the trail. Just because dogs are allowed doesn’t mean the trail itself is dog-friendly. If possible it’s best to scope out the trail yourself before taking your dog along and keep your

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What Should Be Packed For A Single-Day Hike?

July 13, 2022

Hiking provides healthful exercise, a way to soak in the beauty of nature, and an entertaining single-day activity. WHAT IS A SINGLE-DAY HIKE? A single-day hike can last anywhere from 4 hours to 14 hours. It’s not difficult to define a single-day hike but when you’re out enjoying Mother Nature she can throw some surprises in your path. If you plan on a single-day hike sometime in the near future here’s a quick checklist of items that you’ll want to pack for a day on the trails.

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Blister Prevention And Treatment For Hikers

July 12, 2022

No one is immune to blisters. Blisters often curse a hiking trip, even those trips that are just a few miles over flat terrain. During a hike, a small, tiny blister often grows into a swollen, painful menace—resulting in a miserable hiking trip as the hiker limps awkwardly home. However, blisters are preventable if you understand the conditions that cause them and they will heal faster if you know how to treat them properly. In the following article I begin by explaining what blisters are

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Items You Need For Wilderness Survival

July 12, 2022

Surviving in the wild isn’t easy, and even though your most important tool you take with you is your knowledge, you will need a few tools. What I mean by “need” is the average person cannot survive properly without these essentials. Can you walk out and survive a few weeks in the woods without anything? Yes, maybe, but why take a chance? I have spent hundreds of hours in the wilderness and I love to pack light. Everything I carry is essential and even though I

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8 Bear Safety Tips That Are Easy To Apply

July 12, 2022

Maybe you’re an avid camper, hiker, mountain biker, or a rough-rider equestrian, or perhaps you’ve only recently heard the thrilling call of outdoor adventure. Regardless of which “camp” you fall into it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for the wildlife that inhabits the areas where you and friends/family will be adventuring. One particularly impressive specimen of this wildlife could be bears! Here’s a few bear safety tips that will keep you and yours safe and having fun: BEAR SAFETY TIP #1:

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How To Choose The Best Hike For Your Dog

Hiking with your loyal canine friend will make the trail even more enjoyable. Before you head out the door to the trailhead however consider a few factors that will make your mountainous wanderings more enjoyable for him/her. Dog-Friendly Trails There is more to choosing a dog-friendly hike than simply identifying whether or not dogs are allowed on

Read More »
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What Should Be Packed For A Single-Day Hike?

Hiking provides healthful exercise, a way to soak in the beauty of nature, and an entertaining single-day activity. WHAT IS A SINGLE-DAY HIKE? A single-day hike can last anywhere from 4 hours to 14 hours. It’s not difficult to define a single-day hike but when you’re out enjoying Mother Nature she can throw some surprises

Read More »
July 13, 2022 No Comments

Blister Prevention And Treatment For Hikers

No one is immune to blisters. Blisters often curse a hiking trip, even those trips that are just a few miles over flat terrain. During a hike, a small, tiny blister often grows into a swollen, painful menace—resulting in a miserable hiking trip as the hiker limps awkwardly home. However, blisters are preventable if you

Read More »
July 12, 2022 No Comments

Items You Need For Wilderness Survival

Surviving in the wild isn’t easy, and even though your most important tool you take with you is your knowledge, you will need a few tools. What I mean by “need” is the average person cannot survive properly without these essentials. Can you walk out and survive a few weeks in the woods without anything? Yes,

Read More »
July 12, 2022 No Comments

8 Bear Safety Tips That Are Easy To Apply

Maybe you’re an avid camper, hiker, mountain biker, or a rough-rider equestrian, or perhaps you’ve only recently heard the thrilling call of outdoor adventure. Regardless of which “camp” you fall into it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for the wildlife that inhabits the areas where you and friends/family will be adventuring.

Read More »
July 12, 2022 No Comments

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