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Get Over The Autumn Chill With These Fall Camping Recipes
Cooking by the campfire while may be a bit of a challenge, always ends up being so much fun. Each season, you can be creative with the fall camping recipes you want to make when you go camping. During the fall, it’s a good idea to use some ingredients that are popular this time of year […]
1 min read · Sep 14, 2016 · hanalarock
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Fall Hiking: Layer Up in the Backcountry Without Overdoing It
In some areas, fall time can be very unpredictable as far as weather goes. Though it’s not quite winter yet, it tends to feel like that in some backcountry destinations. Generally, hikers know that it’s crucial to bring extra layers on the trail. But, how do you do it without overdoing it? Here are some […]
1 min read · Sep 13, 2016 · hanalarock
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Thought You Didn’t Need Fall Hiking Tips? Think Again!
Ahh…fall. What a beautiful time of year to hike, huh? The colors outside look great, the weather is even better, and everything just feels nice and easy while you’re on the trail. That’s because it pretty much is! Hiking in fall is definitely not as risky as it is in summer or winter, that’s for sure. […]
1 min read · Sep 8, 2016 · hanalarock
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Falling: One of the Most Dangerous Aspects of Hiking and How to Prevent It
This week, when veteran hiker William Lowe was hiking in the Green Mountains of Vermont, he slipped and fell, dislocating his ankle and breaking it in three places. Thanks to the Cornell Outdoor Society who happened to be hiking in the area around the same time, Lowe was protected until help was able to come, […]
1 min read · Aug 23, 2016 · hanalarock
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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
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7 Ways to Call for Help When Lost or Hurt Outdoors
Getting lost or hurt outdoors is any backpacker’s worst fear come true. No matter how much you try to be prepared in case the unimaginable happens, sometimes the trail can be unpredictable. Luckily, we live in a world now where it’s not impossible to call for help outdoors. In case you ever find yourself caught […]
1 min read · Jul 18, 2016 · hanalarock
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A Step by Step Guide to Using a Handheld GPS
If you are into hiking technology but you still have no idea how to use a handheld GPS, then this is for you. A hiking GPS is not quite the same as Google Maps on your phone or the navigation system you use in your car. It’s a little more complex than that.. Most GPSes or […]
1 min read · Jul 6, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
5 Recipes by People Who Call the Outdoors Home
There are a lot of fantastic recipes you can find on the web or in cookbooks if you need some inspiration for your camp kitchen. While many of these recipes are delicious and come out great, sometimes they are coming from people who haven’t spent too much time on the trail themselves. Wouldn’t it be […]
1 min read · Jun 29, 2016 · hanalarock
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10 Tasty Summer Snacks for the Outdoors
What’s your favorite part of summertime camping? Is it sleeping under the stars? Playing outside during all hours of the day? Early morning sunrises? Or is it simply eating the delicious food that comes with camping and summer fun? While some of us could eat ice cream in the dead of winter, there are some […]
1 min read · Jun 22, 2016 · hanalarock
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10 Things You Should Know Before Hiking in Summer
School’s almost out and you know what that means! More and more families will be heading out to national parks and reserves to enjoy the outdoors. Though it will be most likely be scorching like usual this season, it won’t stop people from hiking, camping, and taking on the trails like they’ve done for years. […]
1 min read · Jun 6, 2016 · hanalarock
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How to Keep the Trail Clean Without Getting Dirty
It’s safe to say that most backpackers have a general love for the environment, and care about it staying clean. Much more than just connecting with nature and being outdoors, avid hikers understand that if their “playground” isn’t kept clean, it could have bad results for them in the future. One of the most important […]
1 min read · Jun 2, 2016 · hanalarock
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8 Safety Reminders That Can Save Your Life Outdoors
There are a lot of things that can happen when hiking. Most of the time, a blister and a scraped knee should be the least of your worries. Despite the fact that people have easier methods of getting help or dealing with dangers on the trail, it seems like every time we read the news, […]
1 min read · May 31, 2016 · hanalarock