Responsible camping begins in the camp kitchen. Cooking in the backcountry can have a large impact on the surrounding environment, so minimizing your footprint at dinner time is essential to good wilderness ethics. The smells of human food also present problems for wildlife and pose potential risk to you and your hiking party if improperly dealt with. Tak… read more
Backcountry skiing is skiing on unmarked, ungroomed slopes outside of ski-resort boundaries requiring the skier to climb slopes to gain access to untracked terrain. Backcountry skiing requires specialized equipment, safety gear and avalanche-safety knowledge. read more
Camping in the backcountry is an adventure and a challenge. You must deal with weather, wildlife, and technical terrain. Additionally, when backpacking, it's important to carefully plan for meals, as you'll be expending more energy than you can possibly replenish. Having the essential vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates is critical to an enjoyable backpack… read more
Denali National Park is located in the vastness of central Alaska, and is one of the most popular outdoors destinations in the state. Every year, it attracts nature lovers, hikers, anglers and climbers in the summer, and skiers and dog-sledders in the winter. Denali is a true wilderness, for while there is plenty to do in the park, much of its is in the form… read more
Unforeseeable, severe weather and crippling accidents might be uncommon, but such incidents are still an intrinsic part of the outdoor experience. Owners of remote wilderness cabins need to keep their outposts stocked with long-lasting emergency food supplies, while other outdoors enthusiasts such as climbers or backcountry hikers might need to forage for fo… read more
Snowboarding is a sport that involves skill and mastering balance on the snowboard. Many like to explore the valleys and steep slopes of the backcountry. One way to do this is by snowboarding these hills. There are dangers involved whe… read more
If you are interested in getting into camping this year, an Ozark Trail dome tent is an affordable, entry-level tent that is easy to assemble and will serve you well on your backcountry adventures. The typical Ozark Trail dome tent is… read more
Unlike with skiing or snowboarding, the only real skill you need in order to snowshoe is the ability to walk. You'll find snowshoes used for everything from gnarly backcountry adventures to recreational use in city parks. An important… read more
Hawaii is a true paradise for those who love to get back to nature. Yes, tourism has created many pockets of kitsch that are more concerned with dollars than with authentic Hawaiian tradition, but no law says you have to visit these pl… read more
GPS units are used for everything from GIS mapping, tracking stolen cars and following expeditioners on mountains and trips worldwide. Some use GPS units for surveillance and tracking others. Before using your GPS unit for such a purpo… read more
Woodinville, Washington, is a bedroom community to the southeast of Seattle. Visitors to the region will find urban and backcountry adventures. Outdoor enthusiasts can sea kayak, fish and go whale watching in the nearby Puget Sound or… read more
Denali National Park, located in Interior Alaska, encompasses 1,334,200 acres of national preserve, including Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. The preserve includes forest, tundra and glaciers which provide endle… read more
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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