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Backcountry Skills
Sweeten Up Your Camping Trip with Pull Apart French Toast
Are you tired of carrying around the same egg salad sandwiches and diet soda for every camping adventure? Maybe you should start looking at an easier, but definitely tastier option. French toast! I know you’re thinking, “But that’s a knife and fork meal”, and you’re right. French toast can often be a messy affair – […]
1 min read · Dec 16, 2016 · Ian Campbell
Backcountry Skills
These Backcountry Memory Ideas are Easier Than Pitching a Tent!
So, you’ve had a lot of awesome experiences outdoors this year, and you’re looking forward to what the next year will bring. As you become more accustomed to being outdoors, the amount of memories keep piling on. While they are all great memories, sometimes all our experiences get blurred into one. A hike you did […]
1 min read · Dec 15, 2016 · hanalarock
2016
Was 2016 YOUR Year? Take the “Backcountry Experience” Quiz!
This past year has been pretty interesting, to say the least. We lost a few good celebrities, elected a new president, Fidel Castro has died, and Native Americans are still fighting for their land. Whatever your involvement or focus has been on the top headlines this year, at the end of the day, we have […]
1 min read · Dec 14, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
3 Camping Soups to Cook on The Campfire This Winter
Eating is an essential part of the camping or hiking experience. Not only does it give us the boost and energy we need to keep going on the trail, but it’s also just a relief. A nice, hot meal after spending the day in the cold is often the cherry on top of an awesome […]
1 min read · Dec 13, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
This is How You Get in Shape for Winter Hiking and Backpacking
Love hiking and backpacking but you’re not willing to let the winter stop you from doing so? Winter hiking is completely different than hiking in the other three seasons. It takes certain skills and endurance to be able to hike in the winter. In addition to all the elements going against you, there are also […]
1 min read · Dec 12, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
A Four Step Guide to Setting Up Your Winter Campsite
Setting up your winter campsite is nothing like setting one up any other time of the year. There’s a lot more that goes with putting your sleeping quarters together when it’s freezing cold outside. Things like pitching a tent or starting a fire are definitely more difficult in the winter backcountry. But, like with anything outdoors, […]
1 min read · Nov 24, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How to Conquer the Elements in the Winter Backcountry
Hiking in the winter backcountry, there are a lot of things you have to face. When the odds aren’t in your favor this time of year, you have to try to manage your surroundings as best as you can. Here are some tips on conquering the elements outdoors this season. Water When you’re out exploring […]
1 min read · Nov 22, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
5 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Winter Hiking Dangers
Each outdoor season has its own unique safety risks and winter hiking dangers might top the list. That’s why hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts need to do their very best to protect themselves. Whether the risk is extreme temperature, steep slopes, high altitude, avalanches, or wildlife, you can never really be too careful. That being said, there are […]
1 min read · Nov 8, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Don’t Miss Out on These Car Camping Packing Tips!
Car camping is an awesome way to experience the outdoors at your own convenience. You can bring along whatever you need, without having to worry about not having room in your bag. That being said, it’s easy for people to get carried away with packing. Follow these car camping packing tips to make sure you […]
1 min read · Oct 17, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Honest Questions Every Beginner Car Camper Should Ask Themselves
Car camping is hands down one of the best ways to get accustomed to the outdoors, especially if you’re a little bit hesitant. This experience gives you the chance to take in the outdoors at your own pace, with a little bit of familiarity; your car. If you need some tips about your first car […]
1 min read · Oct 6, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Here Are All Your Car Camping Essentials
Car camping is a great way to get outside without the pressure of backpacking or a thru-hike. Using your car to get you to the campsite is not only easier and more convenient, but also safer in a lot of ways. By having your car to stow things in instead of a single bag, the […]
1 min read · Sep 29, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Everything You Need to Know Before Choosing a Campground
Car camping is an awesome opportunity to the enjoy the outdoors, choosing a campground without needing to step too far out of your comfort zone. It allows people of all ages and abilities to experience the outdoors by letting people explore nature at their own pace. One of the best parts of car camping is […]
1 min read · Sep 28, 2016 · hanalarock