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Finding a Hiking Trail in your Neck of the Woods
One of the best ways to get involved in hiking and learning about this wonderful activity is to go to your local parks, state parks, national parks or any recreational area you can find that is close to home. Many communities offer walking and biking paths and you can probably find something a short drive [...]
Canyon Hiking Safety : Resting on Hiking Trails
If a safe resting place emerges on a hike, try resting with legs elevated to help circulation. Elevate the legs to rest on a trail with an experienced trail guide in this free hiking video. Expert: Joanna Joseph Bio: Joanna Joseph has lived in Canyon Country since 1974. She has been leading hikes in the [...]
What is a good dog breed for hiking?
(Ruff Wear BackPack from ALTREC.COM) Free Shipping on Select Outdoor gear and clothing at Altrec.com I like a medium size dog that preferably doesn’t shed too much. What breed should I look at for a hiking companion that will accept carrying a pack and not get too tired or aggitated? Okay, now [...]
Should I take my dog hiking/camping or kennel her?
I have had a dog for a week and my boyfriend and I would like to go on a hiking trip. I can’t decide whether it would be better to kennel the dog or take her with us on the hiking/camping trip. The pros of taking her hiking would be that she gets to [...]
Hiker First Aid Kit
A description of what I carry in my first aid kit. Duration : 0:6:29 Technorati Tags: backcountry, Backpacking, band aids, blisters, Camping, first aid, foot care, Hiking, trail
Make Your Own First Aid Kit
Make your own homemade First Aid Kit to take on every hiking, camping or backpacking trek. All wilderness trekkers should carry one! Click HERE: http://www.squidoo.com/makeyourownfirstaidkit Technorati Tags: first aid kit, hiking first aid, make your own first aid kit, survival, Wilderness Trekkers
Which trail should I take for a 5-day Arizona camping trip?
I live in Decatur, Georgia, next to Atlanta, and am planning a solo 5-day camping trip in early October within 100 miles of Flagstaff. My criteria are: –water –seclusion –much beauty –strenuous is OK, maybe preferred –bonus: good side trails, especially historic ones. I’ve looked at 3 AZ trail books, & narrowed my [...]
Is it true that when a Brown Bear attacks you should pretend to be dead & when a Black Bear attacks u fight back
Magnum Bear Spray and Hip Holster – 7.9 ounces by UDAP ATTENTION Wilderness Trekkers – Hikers – Backpackers! Be Prepared in Bear Country! Bears attack for four main reasons: to protect their young, protect a food source, protect their territory, or they have become predatory. Many bears may and will false charge or bluff. This [...]
Why do they tell you to use pepper spray in a bear attack? Why not carry a gun and shoot it if it attacks?
I always carry my firearm….I’m not relying on some pepper spray while hiking to fend off a bear… I understand attacks are rare, but still… I just finished reading ‘The Grizzly Maze’, the story of how Timothy (Dexter) Treadwell, the ‘famous’ Bear Whisperer and leader of the ‘Grizzly People’ of the 90′s, and his [...]
What is the safest and best way and least costly way to clean a down sleeping bag?
Should I use costly down sleeping bag soap or “Green” soap or regular laundry detergent ? I used to manage a high-end backpacking gear shop so I know the manufacturers’ recommendations. Plus I have owned and washed down bags for years. You can safely use either regular Woolite or Ivory Snow (the detergent, NOT [...]