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Field Guide Leah Dworkin Gives Us the Details On Wilderness Therapy
Wilderness Therapy is a fairly new concept that not too many people know about. But, that’s all about to change, thanks to Leah Dworkin. Leah is a field guide for one of the most popular wilderness therapy organizations, Open Sky Wilderness. I sat down with Leah and she let us in on everything you’ve ever […]
1 min read · Aug 10, 2016 · hanalarock
Stories
Booze of the Backcountry: Bring Drinks Anywhere
How many of you hikers out there like to have a drink or two while out in the backcountry? After a long day hiking, there’s nothing like gathering around a campfire with a refreshing, cold beer. But, how can a backpacker, especially one who travels ultralight, possibly bring cans or bottles of beers into the […]
1 min read · Aug 9, 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
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
Stories
6 Hikers Who Beat the Odds
There are a lot of good reasons to avoid technology in the outdoors, but also reasons to praise it. Though many people plan trips to the backcountry to escape the distractions, there are others who wouldn’t be able to hike without such advancements. Say “hello” to these amazing hikers, who have beat the odds thanks […]
1 min read · Jul 20, 2016 · hanalarock
News
Why You Should Send Your Kids to Forest Kindergarten
Kids these days are learning differently. Many children are stuck to screens for a majority of the day, or learn to rely on computers for simple tasks like spelling. While technology in classrooms is certainly not a bad thing, it may not always be ideal for helping a child’s natural development. It’s no question that […]
1 min read · Jul 14, 2016 · hanalarock
News
How to Become One of the Google Trekkers
If you had to imagine your dream backpacking job, what would it be? Maybe it would involve something like this… Google Trekkers in British Columbia Last week, we learned from the web that Google Street View technology is heading out to the backcountry of British Columbia. Over the next 100 days, trekkers will hike with […]
1 min read · Jul 12, 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