If you are new to hiking you may be caught off guard seeing someone who appears to be using ski poles as they walk along a hiking trail. Are these avid cross country skiers that use their poles everywhere? What are hiking sticks? Hiking poles or trekking poles are used by hikers to provide balance,…
Arguably the most important piece of hiking gear for beginners and professionals alike are hiking boots. Today we are looking right where the rubber meets the trail on hiking boots for women.
Getting the right hiking gear for beginners is fundamental to hiking preparation. As discussed in Hiking for Beginners successful hiking is all about planning and preparation. It’s good to set goals, take precautions and think about the unexpected. These themes of preparation and planning carry over nicely to finding the right hiking gear for beginners.
This post is the first in a brand-new category of articles on Camping Mastery focused on hiking. Hiking and camping go hand-in-hand and overlap in the woods and trails. If you’re camping then hiking is a sure fire way to enhance your outdoor experience. Getting Started Hiking Often one leads to the other and since…
A Camping Hammock may just be the missing ingredient for your ultimate camping experience. Take a moment and remember why you love camping. For many it is being outdoors, relaxing under the stars or simply finding peace in nature. A camping hammock is the perfect vessel to love camping all over again.