Author: hanalarock

Backcountry Camping Vs. Car Camping

September 16, 2015

While car camping and backcountry camping have similar characteristics – being outside, exploring nature, having to carry a lot with you – they are most definitely not the same. It’s important to…
8 Hiking Hacks You Need to Try Now

September 16, 2015

Anyone who backpacks often knows that sometimes life along the trail can be a challenge. While the ups of being in the backcountry certainly outweigh the downs, anything that can make hiking…
Why British Columbia Should Be Your Next Backpacking Destination

September 14, 2015

British Columbia is a gold mine for backpackers. Surrounded by a rugged coastline on the Pacific and dozens of mountain ranges all around, it’s no wonder that this part of Canada holds…
Rock Climbing in North America’s Backcountry: An Interview with Matthew Oberhardt

September 10, 2015

True backpacking can be a real challenge in itself, but occasionally some dare to take it to the next level; rock-climbing. In addition to so many beautiful places there are to hike…
5 Delicious Hacks on the Most Basic Hiking Foods

September 9, 2015

If you’re going out for a long backpacking excursion, then you’ll need to cook along the way. While there are plenty of staple foods that every hiker brings, often convenience is sacrificed…
8 Lesser Known Health Benefits of the Backcountry

September 8, 2015

Besides being totally awesome, adventurous, and down-right fun, hiking in the backcountry is actually very healthy and has actually been proven to make you live longer. Hiking will not only make you…
6 of the Prettiest Lakes in the US…and How to Get There

September 3, 2015

After a long hike in the great outdoors, it’s nice to be rewarded with a little something special. A reward for completing a hike means different things to each backpacker, but typically,…
#EveryKidInAPark – Why the New Initiative is Great for a 4th Grader

September 3, 2015

If you haven’t yet heard, fourth graders in America, their families, and of course their teachers and youth leaders, have just been given the opportunity to enter all national parks in the…
How to Backpack Pain Free with Back Problems

September 2, 2015

Even if you might be in fairly good physical condition, some of us have one problem we can’t avoid, which can cause serious limitations at the most inconvenient times; back problems. Whether…
Hiking Boots for Every Type of Backpacker

September 1, 2015

Every backpacker needs a good pair of hiking boots just as much as a good backpack. However, finding boots that are comfortable, affordable, and appropriate for your feet as well as the…