Backpacking in winter means you are carrying a lot of weight on your back, so you will need a long and wide snowshoe to distribute the weight. Aluminum frame snowshoes are very dependable, and those little metal cleats on the bottom help a little with traction. Still, always carry a pair of ski poles and crampons with you. You will need the poles all the tim… read more
With few exceptions, mountain climbing gear can be separated into three categories: protective gear, essential gear and accessories. Protective gear keeps you safe while you are climbing the mountain. Its function is specifically to pr… read more
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You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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