So, you’ve mastered your local hills and are ready for the next adventure. Once your gaze lifts from your immediate vicinity, you find just over the horizon that neighboring hills beckon newcomers. It’s time to go abroad!Assuming you’ve got a passport, a phone, a laptop, and the appropriate clothing for wherever you’re heading, it’s time […]
Love it or hate it, but hey, Christmas is coming. Personally, I really likethe C. spirit these last couple of years. Probably because finally I could afford all the shit I wanted to have. Like the Star Wars Tie Fighter kit that will keep me away from my family for a while, and make my daughter […]
My motto is that you can get lost anywhere – whether you are just a couple of hours away from the nearest town or truly in the wilderness. Here’s what I usually pack. Paper Map and a Compass Of course, the very first step is planning. Decide which trail you want to follow, estimate how […]
Many people out there think that a tent is just a safe house without knowing that there are various types of tents which hold different purposes. For example, there are hiking tents, scout or military tents which act as houses and offices for defense forces during their trainings in the woods and not forgetting outdoor […]
The countless hours spent behind the wheel to go and sit at the desk all day with your eyes heavily glued to the computer screen is probably not your idea of getting your fix on dopamine. People have mixed feelings about their 9-5, but as a general consensus, I believe people dread the thought of […]
Is it your first time hiking? Or the last time you went hiking was 11 years ago? Then some basic guides and tips such as “Essential Hiking Gear for Beginners” can go a mile away to ensure that you and your hiking group have the best times of your life. Therefore, if you want to […]
Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Day hikes just aren’t enough for you to be stimulated anymore. You are a challenge-driven masochist, obsessed with the vistas and can’t get enough of the fresh air Mother Earth has to offer. Then, you hear the words “long-distance hiking” and your mind runs amok. And your body goes into the […]
The sun is beckoning. It’s warm out there. Hibernation ends now. Chapped lips and pale skin, another long winter survived. The world turns green again and everyone rushes to the hills. Before embarking into the wilderness, your place of play, it’s worth your time to do some research about the major pieces of equipment you’ll need […]
You finally made it here. The meadows sway gently along the horizon with peaks that loom overhead and steal your breath. This is your happy place. Nothing can shake you from living in this wonderful moment in the outdoor world. Until, that is, your unpleasant companion brings you back from your place of high with […]
In the era of smartphones, why would you ever consider purchasing a dedicated GPS unit for your hiking needs? There are plenty of free smartphone apps that support hiking maps, so what’s the point? If all your hikes are easy and take less than a day, then you probably won’t need these devices. But if being […]
