Category: Hiking Tips

Hiking is amazing. Ask anyone who hikes and they'll be the first to tell you this. However, for someone new to hiking, the idea of walking out into the middle of the woods can be intimidating. There...

Being able to read a topographic map with a compass is a bit of a lost art. In fact, being able to read a map (the kind printed on paper that you can fold up and put in your pack) at all is a skill...

You're planning a Saturday afternoon hike on the trails and you're researching what to bring on a day hike. First off, kudos to you because you've already passed the first step. Planning and prepping...

So you've decided you need to get a pair of hiking boots, but you're not sure what hiking boots you should get. Whether you're new to hiking or have been hiking for awhile, it can be overwhelming...

Jen and I are headed to a new park this morning and I'm trying to decide which trail we should hike. One of the things I'm using to make my decision is the difficulty rating for each trail, which led...

I've worked in the sports performance field for 20 years now, so I always get questions from friends and family when it comes to working out and staying in shape. I was asked yesterday if hiking can...