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Backpacking
9 Ways to Meet Other Backpackers
While backpacking can be an empowering solo sport, it can be comforting to hike a trail with companions. If you’re new to backpacking, it’s important to have a supportive community of other backpackers to teach you the ropes, and suggest places to go. Nowadays, in a world that’s so connected, the ways to meet other […]
1 min read · Oct 5, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Navigating in Low Visibility
If you spend enough time in the backcountry, you’re going to come across situations where you can’t see well – if at all. Whether the result of low fog, dense vegetation or anything else, low visibility makes navigation difficult to say the least. As a result, your hike becomes as much of a mental game […]
1 min read · Oct 2, 2015 · Ian Campbell
Backpacking
Great Jobs for People Who Love Backpacking
If you’re the type of person who loves the outdoors and hates the office, then it’s likely you’ve considered leaving it all to live off the grid. However, due to circumstances, you have obligations that prevent you from living this way, and you’ve resorted to hiking only on weekends and vacations. Well, what if we […]
1 min read · Oct 1, 2015 · hanalarock
Backpacking
The 8 Types of Backpackers You’ll Meet on the Trail
While you might have a lot of common with other backpackers, sharing the same passions and love for the outdoors, each person you hike with brings a different attribute to the table. At times, it might be hard to determine what kind of backpacker you are, but if you hit the trails often, then there’s […]
1 min read · Sep 30, 2015 · hanalarock
Backpacking
Another Appalachian Trail Record
A young woman from Seattle who goes by the name ‘Anish’, broke the record for completing the Appalachian Trail in the quickest time ever as an ‘unsupported’ backpacker. This means that Anish, who formally goes by Heather Anderson, made the 2,189 mile backpacking trip without any help from others along the way. And, she did […]
1 min read · Sep 29, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
The 7 Best Fall Hikes in the US
There’s no arguing that fall is one of the best times of the year to hike. While some backpackers may prefer the blooming flowers in the spring or the freezing peaks of the winter, it’s hard to deny that hiking alongside the leaves changing colors in the brisk autumn wind isn’t anything short of amazing. […]
1 min read · Sep 28, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
6 Backcountry Dangers…and How to Deal With Them
Experienced hikers are perfectly aware of the dangers outdoors. No matter how much you prepare for these situations, sometimes they can happen unexpectedly. While a typical survival guide might have all the answers, it seems like they can never quite prepare you for the worst case scenario. If danger approaches, these easy steps will help […]
1 min read · Sep 24, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Backcountry Nutrition – What to Eat on Your Multi-day Hike
When you’re out backpacking for days at a time, it is important to take food that gives you enough energy to power through the ups and downs of the trail. You also need to make sure that the food is nutritious and healthy so that it doesn’t wear you down. Make sure that the food […]
1 min read · Sep 23, 2015 · Ian Campbell
Backcountry Destinations
The Best Volcano Hikes in North America
Our continent has some pretty badass volcanoes, and hiking them is certainly no casual stroll. However, if you’re up for the challenge of conquering these rugged bad boys, you’ll find that the reward is totally with any potential risk. Volcanic areas are landscaped with unsuspecting gifts of nature which are formed after an eruption, providing […]
1 min read · Sep 23, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
A Guide to Eating in the Wilderness: Berries and Plants
While a smart backpacker should always bring enough food when heading outdoors, it doesn’t hurt to know what’s safe to eat along the trail. Whether you’re just looking to have some fun by trying to identify these foods or you’re actually in a situation where you’ve run out of supply, then use this guide to […]
1 min read · Sep 22, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Fact or Fiction – 8 Myths About the Outdoors Revealed
There’s a lot of urban legends out there in the backpacking world. Whether you’ve seen them on TV or heard them from other backpackers, it’s hard to know what to believe. Sometimes going by these stories, when they might actually not be true, can be dangerous. Here are some of the most talked about myths […]
1 min read · Sep 21, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Staying in Shape After Your Hike
Hiking is fantastic exercise. While you’re out on the trail, the strenuous nature of hiking up and down hills with a backpack on definitely helps you burn the fat and sometimes shed unwanted pounds. While it’s great to lose weight on the trail, often times hikers tend to gain back the weight that they lose […]
1 min read · Sep 19, 2015 · Ian Campbell