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
Stories
Blogging Your Hiking Experience: An Interview with John Bresnihan
A few weeks ago, I was introduced to John Bresnihan. Bresnihan not only has experience hiking several major trails in the United States, but also on the other side of the world. I found Bresnihan’s stories to be interesting, not only because of what he’s done, but because he’s been blogging about it. Bresnihan began hiking […]
1 min read · Feb 17, 2016 · hanalarock
Essentials
10 Fitness Gear Items for the Trail
There are hikers, and then there are fitness hikers. While regular hikers are concerned with packing the basics for a hiking trip, fitness hikers need to also make sure they have the best gear to aid their workouts. If you’re looking to get much more out of your hike by incorporating a fitness plan in, […]
1 min read · Feb 16, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
How to Do Valentine’s Day the Backpacking Way
What are you doing for Valentine’s Day this year? Out of all the days, today is the day to do something a little more romantic. However, romantic doesn’t have to mean dressing up, going to a fancy restaurant, and giving chocolates and flowers. If both you and your significant other love camping, backpacking, hiking, or […]
1 min read · Feb 15, 2016 · hanalarock
Fitness
What Your Body is Trying to Tell You
While hiking and backpacking are definitely great for your health, we all know there are precautions that you need to take in order to keep yourself healthy and safe on the trail. That being said, hiking might also be a good time to find out other things that are going on in your body, that […]
1 min read · Feb 11, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
8 Awesome Outdoor Fitness Retreats in North America
Those looking for a great way to combine backpacking and fitness in one should check out fitness retreats. You might wonder if there can actually be a such thing as ‘fitness retreats’, but we guarantee there are, and they’re awesome. Out of all the beautiful places to hike in North America, wouldn’t it be great if […]
1 min read · Feb 10, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Design Your Own Backcountry Fitness Challenge
Reaching your fitness goals in the outdoors isn’t impossible, but it’s not easy to plan, either. While there are guided fitness hikes you can join, they are usually more generalized and can’t necessarily accommodate your specific needs. However, if you have a goal set in mind as well as a destination, there’s no reason you […]
1 min read · Feb 9, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
Minnesota Now Does Guided Fitness Hikes
Washington County in Minnesota will soon be starting guided fitness hikes, and they’re perfect for those who love the outdoors as much as they love staying in shape. Though it might seem easier to organize your exercises in a place like a gym, there’s so many benefits to using the outdoors as your fitness center, instead. […]
1 min read · Feb 8, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Common Hiking Injuries and How to Prevent Them
While hiking is definitely good for you, both experienced and beginner hikers alike could find themselves with an injury from time to time. For every hiker, there’s a couple of injuries that are very common to get during a hike. Though these types of injuries aren’t life-threatening, they can make the rest of your journey […]
1 min read · Feb 4, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Hate the Gym? Go Hiking!
While you should always get yourself into shape before hitting the trails, hiking is no doubt one of the best forms of exercise you can do. Especially if you’d rather get outside than have a gym membership, spring is right around the corner and it’s the ideal time for getting fit. Though there’s plenty of […]
1 min read · Feb 3, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Healthy Food Choices On and Off the Trail
A big part of getting in shape for hiking is the food choices you make. It’s not enough to just exercise everyday, without paying attention to the food you’re eating. Training your body by eating healthy, whole foods on and off the trail, will leave you feeling energized, awake, and ready to conquer anything. Imagine […]
1 min read · Feb 2, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Getting in Shape for Hiking Season: The Basics
It’s now February, and the warmer months are right around the corner. No matter how eager you are, it’s never a good idea to jump right into hiking again until your body has been revitalized. Unless you were really into winter hiking this year, it’s likely that you need to train your body to get back into […]
1 min read · Feb 1, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
Couple Starts Wanderboth to Help Plan Backpacking Trips
For one couple in Minnesota, years of camping and hiking weren’t quite doing it for them anymore. Eventually, they decided to extend their trips deeper into the backcountry, to escape the cliches that come with camping and to find an experience that was much more meaningful. Taking the time to plan a meaningful backpacking trip […]
1 min read · Jan 29, 2016 · hanalarock