With my Boy Scout troop back in 2002, we were on Slide Mountain in the Catskills on a cloudy August afternoon. A woman comes hiking …
Hiker’s Hypothermia In The Summer? Are You Safe?
Hiker's Hypothermia
The Physiology of Cold Weather Hiking in the Winter
Cold weather environments present a challenge for any outdoor adventurer. We tend to think of being outdoors in the cold as an uncomfortable experience. Given …
Basics of Clothes for Winter Hiking. So You’ll Live.
Hiking in the winter challenges you in many ways. Maintaining thermal homeostasis is critical to health and survival. Humans can cope with and exercise in …
Guide to Clothing Materials for Hiking and Backpacking
I’ll open with – modern-day technical clothing will not complete your trip or climb. It will not determine success. Having said that, it won’t hurt. …