Category: Backcountry Skills

The Invisible Threat: Lyme Disease and How to Avoid it On the Trail

September 18, 2015

Lyme Disease is terrifying illness that can impact its victims long-term. Today, we know more about it than ever before, and still each year, more than 30,000 cases are reported to the…
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…
Hiking in Bear Country: Tips to Stay Safe

September 15, 2015

Hiking in bear country is something that most hikers will end up doing at some point in their travels. As exciting as it is to spot a bear, it can be a…
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…
Love the Backcountry’s Guide to Lightweight Backpacking

September 9, 2015

When going backpacking many take the concept of being prepared a little too far and end up throwing everything that they think they might possibly need in their pack. Being prepared is…
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…
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…
10 Rules for Cooking in the Backcountry

September 2, 2015

Cooking great meals in the backcountry is never an easy task. Most commercially available trail food isn’t exactly stellar. To make your backcountry bites more enjoyable, there are certain guidelines that most…
How to Prepare for a Thru-Hike

August 29, 2015

Thru-hikes aren’t for beginners. These typically longer hikes need preparation both physically and mentally. Before jumping on the trail head, it’s important to start training yourself. Here’s how to start. Get in…
How to Improvise a Splint

August 17, 2015

Knowing how to improvise a splint can be an incredibly useful backcountry skill to know when hiking on your own or with a group. Accidents happen just as much, if not more,…