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Hiking
9 Ways to Instill Hiking in the Next Generation
You love hiking so much that you want to spread that love to the children in your life. They could be your own kids, a dear friend’s, or your nieces and nephews. Whatever the relationship is that you have with them, we understand you want to teach them well. Here are some ways to instill […]
1 min read · Aug 11, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
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
Camping
Hikers Reveal Their Scariest Experiences On the Trail
Have you ever had insanely terrifying or weird experiences while hiking? I’m sure some of us can recall at least one or two horrifying times, but if you’re able to talk about it, at least you made it out alive. For some people in these hikers’ stories, the ending wasn’t as great. If you’re lucky […]
1 min read · Aug 4, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
6 Creative Ways to Help a Fellow Hiker
It goes without saying that hikers are pretty compassionate people. I mean, not to stereotype or anything, but this lifestyle, in general, requires trust, support, and understanding of others. Therefore, it’s no wonder that a majority of hikers are eager to help one another, whether it be on the trail or in general. If you’re […]
1 min read · Aug 3, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
Trading in Trail Reviews for Full Outdoor Itineraries
It’s out with the old and in with the new, as people are beginning to trade in familiar trail reviews for comprehensive, outdoor itineraries. Until now, outdoor enthusiasts have looked at trail information as their main source of planning an adventure. Unfortunately, info on a single trail isn’t helpful to a hiker looking for something […]
1 min read · Aug 2, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
Tips for Creating Your Very Own Backcountry Event
How nice is it to have friends that love backpacking as much as you? It’s amazing, isn’t it? But, how can you go about making these friends in the first place? That’s not always an easy thing. As we get older, it sometimes gets harder and harder to meet people that have the same interests. Therefore, […]
1 min read · Aug 1, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
5 Flashlight Types for Late Night Hiking and Camping
Flashlights, believe it or not, are one of the most forgotten items when people go hiking. If you have forgotten your flashlight before, we don’t blame you. When you only need something for certain times of day, and you already have one on your phone, it sometimes gets left behind. That being said, a flashlight […]
1 min read · Jul 26, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
8 Activities to Keep Busy Between Your Hikes
Finding it hard to keep busy between hikes? We understand. You’ve just completed yet another amazing outdoor experience, and you’re now back at home facing the post-backpacking blues. You know you’ll be back at it again soon, but you wish you could fast forward time to the moment you’re out on the trail again. But, why does […]
1 min read · Jul 25, 2016 · hanalarock
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
Backpacking
8 Ways You Can’t Escape Technology – Even Outdoors
We use technology everyday of our lives, but sometimes, we head to the backcountry to get out of that routine. However, it’s a common misconception that the backcountry is free from all technology. Sure, some people choose to go in without their phones or iPads. But, to think that technology isn’t used at all in […]
1 min read · Jul 11, 2016 · hanalarock
Hiking
10 Things to Not Do if You’re a Hiking Guide
This week, a group of sixty Hungarian hikers got stranded in the Austrian Alps when their drunken guide wandered off. It took twelve rescuers to get the group down safely, especially when the weather took a turn for the worse. Being a hiking guide is a huge responsibility. Not only do you have to take […]
1 min read · Jun 27, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
This is How to Hike Forever
If you could change one thing about your typical backpacking adventure, what would it be? Most avid backpackers would probably say that they wish they had the ability to explore for a longer period time. While some people get lucky with the time off they have from their jobs, others are not so lucky. Getting […]
1 min read · Jun 21, 2016 · hanalarock