Hiking, Camping & Outdoors

Tips for Navigating the Wilderness

Navigation is one of the most important skills to have to survive the wilderness. Without it, a lost hiker or camper has no choice but to rely on luck to get himself out of the wilderness safe and alive. If you have future …

Planning a Mountain Hike? Know What Hazards to Look Out For

Mountains are a perennial favorite for group hikes and picnics because nowhere else can you be treated with spectacular views and exciting adventures. But with all their stunning beauty and potential for fun and enjoyment, mountains also pose …

Getting Proper Nutrition While In the Mountains

Mountaineering is a strenuous activity; and the last thing you want to happen to you while in the mountains is to faint due to malnutrition. Thus, it is important to take the kinds of food that would help you survive in the mountains. Nutritionists …

First Aid In the Wilderness: Getting Through It Safely

While hiking in the wilderness, it is inevitable that from time to time we will encounter injuries. There are many emergency situations that could be caused by nature such as animal bites. Hikers could also suffer from injuries induced by weather and …

Mountain Climbing Ropes

Mountain climbing or mountaineering is one of the best physical activities for people who love nature. It can be done in the mountains, in rocky slopes or on icy peaks.

The goal simply is to reach the top. The summit of the mountain will definitely be a good reward …

Climbing Your Way On Ice

One of the most dangerous, yet exciting sport is ice climbing. It’s actually an offshoot of mountain or rock climbing; the only difference is everything around you is covered with ice. People may wonder why others would want to engage in such a sport and risk …

Rock Climbing Safety

Rock climbing has become a favorite hobby for many athletes. Due to the emergence of indoor climbing gyms, the sport has become an affordable and safe activity. It is a fact that rock climbing is a very dangerous sport. The higher one goes, …