When I started hiking, I quickly learned that summer foods and winter foods are not created equal. Also, the strategies for eating on winter day …
Food for Winter Hiking
Winter Hiking
The Physiology of Cold Weather Hiking
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
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 …
Catskill’s Giant Ledge in Winter
Giant Ledge is one of the most popular destinations for day hikers in the Catskills. It is the turnaround point for many, but for others, …
5 Winter Hiking Tips for Your First Time Out & So You’ll Want to Go Back
Hiking in the winter is a dazzling way to experience the backcountry. Besides there being fewer people, you’ll encounter a beauty that you obviously can’t …