Bivy camping setups are popular among backpackers but they aren't as well known as some of the other shelter setups. In this post, we'll tell you everything you need to know about bivy camping. By...
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Night hiking can be an entirely different experience than day hiking. It can also be a lot of fun to go hiking at night. But is it dangerous to hike at night? Hiking at night can be...
Camping and Hiking with Mountain Lions – What are your chances?
Camping and hiking with mountain lions isn't something most Americans have to deal with on a regular basis. However, if you're hiking or camping out west or in Florida, you could potentially run...
Snowshoeing is a great workout and a lot of fun. It's also easy to get into as it doesn't require a ton of skill or a lot of gear. But, is snowshoeing dangerous? Snowshoeing, just like...
You've probably read the stories about hikers who got lost and died of exposure or backpackers who fell and broke their necks. Unfortunately, these things do happen and people can die or be...
Snowshoeing can be a lot of fun. In fact, more and more people have taken up the sport with each passing year. Some of these people have said that it was easy to get into and others have...