Author
hanalarock
I'm Hana- a freelance travel writer and teacher who currently lives in South Korea. I'm originally from New York, but have spent the last two years traveling and living abroad. My first time hiking in the US was when I traveled around the country as a teenager. Though, my first adult backpacking trip was a year ago, when I hiked from Thailand down to Singapore for a month. I'm looking forward to many more adventures in the future. Visit my site for more information.
316 articles
Essentials
8 Items You Should Be Able to Find in Every Hiker’s Home
The trail might be considered your second home, but unless you’re a nomad, you probably have an actual shelter you sleep in when you’re not hiking. How you live at home is probably very telling of what kind of person you are, or at least what interests you possess. While every hiker lives two lives, […]
1 min read · Aug 15, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
9 Ways to Instill Hiking in the Next Generation
You love hiking so much that you want to spread that love to the children in your life. They could be your own kids, a dear friend’s, or your nieces and nephews. Whatever the relationship is that you have with them, we understand you want to teach them well. Here are some ways to instill […]
1 min read · Aug 11, 2016 · hanalarock
Stories
Field Guide Leah Dworkin Gives Us the Details On Wilderness Therapy
Wilderness Therapy is a fairly new concept that not too many people know about. But, that’s all about to change, thanks to Leah Dworkin. Leah is a field guide for one of the most popular wilderness therapy organizations, Open Sky Wilderness. I sat down with Leah and she let us in on everything you’ve ever […]
1 min read · Aug 10, 2016 · hanalarock
Stories
Booze of the Backcountry: Bring Drinks Anywhere
How many of you hikers out there like to have a drink or two while out in the backcountry? After a long day hiking, there’s nothing like gathering around a campfire with a refreshing, cold beer. But, how can a backpacker, especially one who travels ultralight, possibly bring cans or bottles of beers into the […]
1 min read · Aug 9, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
You Can Do It! Encouragements for 5 Unique Hikers
Anyone can hike. Even if you think you have something that limits you, there is always a way to overcome it. Yeah, it might take more of a push or some assistance from a friend, but it’s absolutely possible to do just as much, if not more, than an “ordinary hiker.” If you’ve ever doubted […]
1 min read · Aug 8, 2016 · hanalarock
Camping
Hikers Reveal Their Scariest Experiences On the Trail
Have you ever had insanely terrifying or weird experiences while hiking? I’m sure some of us can recall at least one or two horrifying times, but if you’re able to talk about it, at least you made it out alive. For some people in these hikers’ stories, the ending wasn’t as great. If you’re lucky […]
1 min read · Aug 4, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
6 Creative Ways to Help a Fellow Hiker
It goes without saying that hikers are pretty compassionate people. I mean, not to stereotype or anything, but this lifestyle, in general, requires trust, support, and understanding of others. Therefore, it’s no wonder that a majority of hikers are eager to help one another, whether it be on the trail or in general. If you’re […]
1 min read · Aug 3, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
Trading in Trail Reviews for Full Outdoor Itineraries
It’s out with the old and in with the new, as people are beginning to trade in familiar trail reviews for comprehensive, outdoor itineraries. Until now, outdoor enthusiasts have looked at trail information as their main source of planning an adventure. Unfortunately, info on a single trail isn’t helpful to a hiker looking for something […]
1 min read · Aug 2, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
Tips for Creating Your Very Own Backcountry Event
How nice is it to have friends that love backpacking as much as you? It’s amazing, isn’t it? But, how can you go about making these friends in the first place? That’s not always an easy thing. As we get older, it sometimes gets harder and harder to meet people that have the same interests. Therefore, […]
1 min read · Aug 1, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
7 Sure-Fire Ways to Repel Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes or “mozzies” are one of the biggest complaints hikers have about summertime hiking. These little critters will stop at nothing before they nibble you to little itchy pieces. People, therefore, have been coming up with the best possible ways to repel mosquitoes for years. Fortunately, getting these guys off of you has become easier as […]
1 min read · Jul 27, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
5 Flashlight Types for Late Night Hiking and Camping
Flashlights, believe it or not, are one of the most forgotten items when people go hiking. If you have forgotten your flashlight before, we don’t blame you. When you only need something for certain times of day, and you already have one on your phone, it sometimes gets left behind. That being said, a flashlight […]
1 min read · Jul 26, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
8 Activities to Keep Busy Between Your Hikes
Finding it hard to keep busy between hikes? We understand. You’ve just completed yet another amazing outdoor experience, and you’re now back at home facing the post-backpacking blues. You know you’ll be back at it again soon, but you wish you could fast forward time to the moment you’re out on the trail again. But, why does […]
1 min read · Jul 25, 2016 · hanalarock