Most maintained trails have a trail register and possibly a kiosk. In our many years on the trail we have observed back-country travelers faithfully sign-in …
Trail Registers for Beginners – Anatomy and Why to Use Them
Hiking
How Much Water Should You Drink on a Hike and Why?
Fluid replacement is critical to athletic performance. Yes, I said it, athletic. That’s what extended hiking is. I’m not talking about your walk in the …
Best Hikes: Vroman’s Nose, Schoharie Valley NY
Vroman’s Nose is a little mountain with a giant view. Located just outside the Village of Middleburgh, this small peak has been a hiking favorite …
Winter’s Coming: Essential Winter Fire Lighting Techniques
I had to laugh. I wondered if the music at the start had something to do with how easy it was to start the fire. …
Best Hikes: Giant Mountain on the Bottle Slide, or not…
Thomas Edison once said “A good intention, with a bad approach, often leads to a poor result.” I know he was not talking about climbing …