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
Backcountry Skills
9 Easy Steps to Rock Climbing
If you’re looking to add a little more excitement and adventure to your ordinary hike, then you might want to consider rock climbing. While climbing takes a lot of practice before you can actually apply the skills on real mountains, it’s never too late to start your climbing education. Interested in trying it out? Then […]
1 min read · May 17, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How To Deal With an Injury in the Backcountry
Hiking in the backcountry can be an exciting adventure, but it doesn’t come without risk. Far away from any help or emergency services, if an injury occurs, you’ll need to know how to handle it by yourself until help can come or until you get back home. Even if you’re not a doctor, you’ll be […]
1 min read · May 16, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How To Pack Lightweight Like a Pro
There are a lot of skills that come with backpacking, and don’t ever think for a second that packing isn’t one of them. Being able to pack ultralight is not just another ordinary task, but a skill. If you want to be able to hit the trail without worrying about weight, then you’re going to […]
1 min read · May 12, 2016 · hanalarock
News
How to Find Your Perfect Hiking Mate
For single people out there that are interested in finding someone who loves the outdoors as much as they do, comes the incredible LuvByrd dating website. Out of all the match-making apps that are on the market today, there’s nothing out there that’s quite like LuvByrd. LuvByrd is a highly efficient, fun, and new way for […]
1 min read · May 11, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How to Hike Trails and Mountains: For Starters
There’s a first time for everything, and for those who have never hiked before, this is for you. Some people fear that they don’t have what it takes to be able to conquer a hike, and therefore put off trying it in the first place. Hiking can no doubt be a difficult task, but anyone […]
1 min read · May 10, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
7 Places to Hike Before It Gets Too Hot
Right now is an excellent season to hike. Though the weather of course varies in different parts, hiking on a warm, sunny day is usually preferable by most hikers. As we roll into May, there’s still some time left to enjoy the outdoors before it gets a little too hot to bear. If you have […]
1 min read · May 9, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
12 Mother’s Day Gifts for Moms Who Hike
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and buying the right gift for the person who gave birth to you can be a tough one. Though, if your mom is a mom who hikes, at least you have a general starting point when it comes to finding the right present. To leave your mother pleasantly surprised on […]
1 min read · May 5, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
This Map of Saskatchewan Was Made by a Blogger
Andy Goodson is a blogger from Saskatchewan, Canada, who wanted to find out more about his “backyard.” Even though it’s fairly easy to research where to go in this backcountry destination, Goodson felt that the information available wasn’t gathered in an easily readable format. After setting out with his friends on various adventures and blogging about […]
1 min read · May 4, 2016 · hanalarock
First Aid
The 7 Best First-Aid Kits on the Market
One of the most essential parts of backpacking is safety and a first-aid kit. A first-aid kit comes with nearly everything you need in case you come across problems while on the trail. All first-aid kits generally come with the same materials, but it’s important that there’s also space for you to add in extra […]
1 min read · May 3, 2016 · hanalarock
Gear
6 Times Bear Spray Went Very Wrong
Bear spray is an interesting survival too that’s been on the market for years now, though is considered a bit controversial. Though, if you’re going to be spending time in the deep wilderness, then having a can on you isn’t a bad idea. This spray is essentially the same thing as pepper spray, but much, much […]
1 min read · May 2, 2016 · hanalarock
Gear
How to Deal With Finding Women’s Hiking Gear
It’s no secret that women’s hiking gear is just not as available as men’s. Despite the fact that we live in the 21st century, there seems to still be some thought that women just don’t hike, or aren’t able to hike, as much as their male counterparts. Though that’s obviously untrue, many outdoor gear companies […]
1 min read · Apr 29, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
This Is Why People Who Hike Are Happier
For the first time in a while, I went on a hike. It wasn’t a major hike, but it was a much needed one. Behind the urban neighborhood where I live, there’s a lovely trail that begins at a dog park (conveniently for me), and ends at the other side of town near where our house […]
1 min read · Apr 28, 2016 · hanalarock