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Backcountry Skills
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
Essentials
Should You Get SAR Insurance This Summer?
The summer is one of the most popular times to hike, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. With more and more people heading to the outdoors for a seasonal adventure, the reports of injuries and even deaths out in the backcountry increase. Unfortunately, the biggest thing that people worry about if […]
1 min read · Jun 14, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
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
Backcountry Skills
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
Backcountry Skills
How To Find Great Hiking Deals
Exploring the backcountry is a great way to keep adventures inexpensive, however, getting all the gear and paying for all the permits needed can get pricey. Those who like to get outdoors often are usually the same kind of people who like to keep their lifestyle minimal, in order to get out as often and as […]
1 min read · May 26, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
11 Staple Ingredients for the Trail
Cooking on the trail can be stressful. Finding ingredients that are lightweight, convenient, healthy, and actually taste good, isn’t easy. Ingredients also have to be easy to combine with other ingredients so that you can stretch meals a long way. Before heading out on your backpacking trip, make sure to bring along these staple ingredients: Granola […]
1 min read · Mar 8, 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
Backcountry Skills
9 Trail Errors That Could Be Life-Threatening
Making a mistake or error while hiking is certainly not a rare-occurrence. With so many things to remember and pay attention to before and during your hike, everyone should anticipate some kind of obstacle at one point or another. While there’s certain things along the trail that hikers certainly can’t predict, there are aspects of hiking […]
1 min read · Dec 1, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Choosing a Rain Jacket
A rain jacket is crucial when it comes to your health and comfort while hiking. Everyone who hikes knows that you need to layer up, but the outermost layer is the one that can be difficult to choose. If it rains while you’re on the trail you want to be prepared, because having to hike […]
1 min read · Nov 25, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
A Brief Intro to Hiking Permits
If you’re a serious backpacker, then it’s likely you’ve had to deal with getting a permit before. However, for someone who may have not had to do it yet, there’s a lot of information out there that can just be confusing. Getting a hiking permit is essential if you’re looking to stay overnight in national […]
1 min read · Nov 24, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
10 Things You Wish You Knew Before Backpacking
Is there anything you would have done differently before that big backpacking trip? Most backpackers will tell you that they don’t have any regrets when it comes to hitting the trail, but perhaps there were some things they wish they could go back in time and fix, if only they had known before hand. Unfortunately, […]
1 min read · Nov 17, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
10 Ways to Stay Clean on the Trail
One of my pet peeves while I’m hiking is the inability to take a nice, long shower after a day of sweating and getting dirty. Though that’s the fun part for many people, for me, I start to feel like I have bugs crawling all over me. If you’re the same, then you know that […]
1 min read · Nov 16, 2015 · hanalarock