The bindings that are attached to the top of your snowshoes basically serve as a harness for your feet. These harnesses can accommodate most types of hiking boots or sports shoes and hold the snowshoes securely to your feet during your hike. When you are choosing shoes for a snowshoeing outing, be aware that snow may accumulate on top of the snowshoes while… read more
Snowshoes can be fashioned on the trail from minimal materials using pieces of gear and found items from your surroundings. The shoes make movement in deep snow possible by spreading your weight over a larger surface area and keeping y… read more
Snowshoes have long been helping folks traipse across snow, but not all snowshoes are created equal. Different types of snowshoes benefit different types of hiking. You also want to pay attention to the price and materials. Snowshoes u… read more
When snow's on the ground and temperatures fall below freezing, it's easy to get cabin fever and the winter blues. Many of us avoid the cold by staying indoors, but there are good reasons to stay active this time of year. Anglers can t… 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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