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Backpacking
20 Things Only Backpackers Get Excited About
1. Packing for a hike Seriously, whenever it’s time for you to pack for your next trip, you can hardly contain your excitement. 2. When that new outdoor store is finally open You know where you’re going to be for the next 5 hours… 3. Winter “Don’t you hate winter?” “Umm…no.” What’s better than getting to […]
1 min read · Mar 14, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
A Big Challenge from a Small Mountain
In Morrow Mountain State park in Albemarle, NC there’s a little mound of dirt off the beaten trail, called Tater Top Mountain. You can see this little mountain rising off the shore of the Pee Dee River from the top of Morrow Mountain, and even better during the fall from the back side of Sugarloaf […]
1 min read · Feb 26, 2016 · Joseph Gelinas
Stories
Blogging Your Hiking Experience: An Interview with John Bresnihan
A few weeks ago, I was introduced to John Bresnihan. Bresnihan not only has experience hiking several major trails in the United States, but also on the other side of the world. I found Bresnihan’s stories to be interesting, not only because of what he’s done, but because he’s been blogging about it. Bresnihan began hiking […]
1 min read · Feb 17, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
Couple Starts Wanderboth to Help Plan Backpacking Trips
For one couple in Minnesota, years of camping and hiking weren’t quite doing it for them anymore. Eventually, they decided to extend their trips deeper into the backcountry, to escape the cliches that come with camping and to find an experience that was much more meaningful. Taking the time to plan a meaningful backpacking trip […]
1 min read · Jan 29, 2016 · hanalarock
Stories
6 Reasons to Attend the Backcountry Film Festival
This week, the Backcountry Film Festival kicks off in Spokane, Washington. There’s film festivals for all kinds of genres, and though it might be harder to find, the backcountry world is certainly no exception. Though it’s safe to say that most backpackers would rather spend their time outside instead of in front of a movie screen, […]
1 min read · Jan 27, 2016 · hanalarock
2016
5 Reasons to Get Outdoors More in 2016
Happy new year! Sorry for this being a tad late but consider it a belated celebratory introduction! So it’s 2016, I am sure you already made those resolutions, and may have already broke them at that! But I have five great reasons why you can salvage your resolution list and make getting outdoors and into […]
1 min read · Jan 25, 2016 · Forrest Setnor
Backcountry Destinations
Planning an Adventure with Kids
Maybe you and your spouse are the adventurous ones, or maybe your kids are. Either way, every family, no matter how big or how small, is due for an adventure at some point. And, this adventure doesn’t need to only take place at Disney World or a family car ride to see the relatives. An […]
1 min read · Jan 23, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
How to Choose the Right Outdoor Adventure
With so many amazing opportunities for adventure out there, how can you possibly choose the right one? These days, adventure seems to always be knocking on our front door, calling us to get outside and do something whenever we can. However, we may not always have the time in the world to dedicate to such […]
1 min read · Jan 22, 2016 · hanalarock
Camping
11 Reasons to Camp with Your Significant Other
Getting to explore the outdoors with someone you love can be a truly amazing experience. However, it’s not always easy to convince someone to get outdoors. If you’re in a relationship with both camping and your significant other, then it’s time to start bringing the two together. Here’s all you need to tell that special […]
1 min read · Jan 20, 2016 · hanalarock
Backpacking
The SPARtool: A Lightweight Survival Tool
A student from the University of Utah has made headlines by creating a multi-purpose backpacking tool called the SPARtool. Though it’s not available yet, once you hear about it, you’re going to want to get on it as soon as possible. It’s no doubt that being in Utah alone is enough to inspire somebody to […]
1 min read · Jan 12, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
9 Lessons We Learn From Backpacking
Being outdoors teaches us a lot of things. Though we learn certain skills, anyone can really learn how to pitch a tent or how to start a fire. We can all learn how to figure out public transportation or bits and pieces of language when backpacking in a foreign country. However, there’s certain lessons that only […]
1 min read · Jan 11, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Destinations
10 Extreme Backcountry Experiences
Have you ever thought of doing something a little more extreme while outdoors? Hiking and mountaineering can be a thrill in itself, but sometimes there’s excitement in getting a bit more of an adrenaline-rush on your backpacking trip. Next time you plan a backcountry trek, consider trying one of these extreme activities to take it […]
1 min read · Jan 6, 2016 · hanalarock