Do You Need to Worry About Bears in Winter?
When you’re in bear country in the summer, there are common bear safety rules to follow – carry bear spray, store food in bear canisters, and know how to handle bear encounters. But should you … Read more
Hiking
How to Poop in the Woods… in Winter
If you’re in the woods for more than a day, chances are you’ll need to know the business of doing your business, that is, knowing how to poop in the woods. All crappy jokes aside, … Read more
How to Prevent Your Hydration Pack from Freezing
Camelbaks and pretty much all bladders are a huge problem in the winter, especially on extended hikes. The hose freezes and the bladder becomes unusable. While convenient in the summer, hydration packs in cold … Read more
How to Pick the Right Snowshoes
Though many people enjoy hiking during the warmer months, there seems to be a precipitous drop-off as soon as winter arrives. One of the main reasons for that is snow; while it might be easy … Read more
3 Ways to Attach an Ice Axe to Your Pack
Sometimes it doesn’t make sense to carry your ice axe in hand. Knowing how to carry or attach an ice axe to your backpack is important. By attaching the axe correctly to your pack, you … Read more
Trail Runners For Winter Hiking: My Top 6 Choices
Why trail runners for winter hiking? They keep your feet warm and comfortable even in long hikes.
On the Trail
Winter hiking takes some additional skill and navigation. You’ll have to carry more gear, regulate body temperature, and pay extra careful to the trail. There are also other dangers such as ice and hypothermia. This … Read more
Kahtoola MICROspikes: Are These The Best Traction Device For Hiking?
Kahtoola Microspikes are footwear traction devices mainly made for hiking, ice fishing and trail running. They make hiking on icy surfaces a lot easier. To compare, if you are looking to walk the dog or … Read more
How To Layer Clothing – A Complete Guide
Winter layers systems are done on both the upper and lower body. When done right, a good layering system will keep you dry and warm. Let’s take a look in further detail on how to … Read more
14 Tips For Safe Hiking This Winter
Winter is an extra dangerous time for hiking. You must take extra caution from the very beginning of the planning stages, to gear selection, to bringing the right gear, and being extra careful when out on the trail.
