Author: hanalarock

8 Myths About Technology Use in the Backcountry

July 4, 2016

Technology is changing each and every day. There are thousands of gadgets for use in the backcountry, and deciding what to buy is mind boggling. By the time we get familiar with…
5 Recipes by People Who Call the Outdoors Home

June 29, 2016

There are a lot of fantastic recipes you can find on the web or in cookbooks if you need some inspiration for your camp kitchen. While many of these recipes are delicious…
The 9 Best Swimming Holes for a Backcountry Dip

June 29, 2016

Getting outside during the summer is the best. There’s camping, fishing, kayaking, and just sleeping under the stars. While all those things are mighty fun, it can be a little hard to…
How the Outdoors Inspired One Girl’s Anthropology Career

June 28, 2016

When I learned that Kinsey was inspired to study anthropology because of her experience as a backcountry guide, I had to find out more. Here’s her story. 1. What is your experience as…
10 Things to Not Do if You’re a Hiking Guide

June 27, 2016

This week, a group of sixty Hungarian hikers got stranded in the Austrian Alps when their drunken guide wandered off. It took twelve rescuers to get the group down safely, especially when…
(Almost) Free Outdoorsy Things to Do This Summer

June 24, 2016

We all know that for the most part, getting outdoors is relatively cheap. Even after buying your gear and paying for your park entrance fees and permits, it usually comes out way…
10 Tasty Summer Snacks for the Outdoors

June 22, 2016

What’s your favorite part of summertime camping? Is it sleeping under the stars? Playing outside during all hours of the day? Early morning sunrises? Or is it simply eating the delicious food…
This is How to Hike Forever

June 21, 2016

If you could change one thing about your typical backpacking adventure, what would it be? Most avid backpackers would probably say that they wish they had the ability to explore for a…
10 Reasons to Hike the San Juan Islands This Summer

June 20, 2016

If you want something a little bit different to do this summer, then head to the San Juan Islands. This archipelago has recently become more and more popular among backcountry enthusiasts and travelers…
You Won’t Believe What These People Said About the Backcountry

June 16, 2016

While we’d like to think that those who share the same passion of hiking as we do are just as smart and logical as we are, that’s not always the case. Unfortunately,…