For both the experienced and inexperienced backpacker, choosing the right hiking boots can either make or break your backpacking trip. I know every time I fully wear out my hiking boots, I start getting a nervous feeling in my gut. Will my next hiking boots be as comfortable as these? Will it take a long time to break them in? Do I really have to give these babies up?
Remember that as a backpacker, you are carrying a heavy load, which means your shoes need to be stable enough to support you. If you are used to day hikes, you
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Take a Hike to Chicagoland
by Mackenzie M. January 18th, 2012 | Hiking
The Chicago metropolitan area, colloquially known as Chicagoland, is home to more than just towering skyscrapers, traffic, and deep-dish pizza. It is home to several locations that are perfect for a daytime hike, an overnight trip, or even a long weekend’s vacation. The best part about many Chicago hiking locations is that they can be reached by the many commuter rail lines and bus routes. Some are even located within walking distance of “The Loop.” In earlier posts I featured the best places to hike in Rhode Island and Los Angeles. This week I discuss my "homeland" with the
Hiking Snacks
by Jessica B. December 27th, 2011 | Hiking
There are a lot of things you need to fit into your backpack when preparing for a hike, but it can be good to make room for hiking snacks, as they can be an important way to keep your fuel up. Here are a few tips for some easy to carry snacks that pack a punch.
1. Nuts – Lightweight, calorie dense, and all natural, nuts are one of my favorite hiking snacks. Pick up a large bag or two of assorted nuts before your trip, and then section them off, about a handful per baggie. You can keep a bag
1. Nuts – Lightweight, calorie dense, and all natural, nuts are one of my favorite hiking snacks. Pick up a large bag or two of assorted nuts before your trip, and then section them off, about a handful per baggie. You can keep a bag
Take a Hike to Rhode Island
by Mackenzie M. December 21st, 2011 | Hiking
Recently I wrote about all of the perfect places for a hike in the Los Angeles area. This week, I find myself in Providence, Rhode Island and have stumbled upon many awesome places for a hike, even in the brisk breezes blowing off of the Narragansett Bay.
Below are a few of the great hiking trails that the nation’s smallest state has to offer, and you may be pleasantly surprised. Within its small size and diverse terrain, within an hour’s drive, you can be strolling on sandy beaches, pacing down the historic streets of colonial America, and even walking up
Below are a few of the great hiking trails that the nation’s smallest state has to offer, and you may be pleasantly surprised. Within its small size and diverse terrain, within an hour’s drive, you can be strolling on sandy beaches, pacing down the historic streets of colonial America, and even walking up
Hiking in Sweden – King’s Trail
by Jessica B. December 2nd, 2011 | Hiking
If you are looking for something a bit off the beaten track, why not head to Scandinavia? You can check out the beautiful Swedish landscape while enjoying the strong Swedish hiking culture. If you only have a week, the best section of the King's trail runs from Abisko to Kebnekaise. This way, you get to explore some of Lapland as well as Sweden's highest peak, Kebnekaise. The trip can take up to a week depending on your hiking abilities.
Camping:
There are some nice campsites in both Abisko and Kebnekaise, giving you a place to start and get cleaned up when you
Camping:
There are some nice campsites in both Abisko and Kebnekaise, giving you a place to start and get cleaned up when you
