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How to Safely Store Food and Carry it While Hiking?
Last updated: June 2025 Spoiled food is annoying at home, while hiking – it’s a problem on a whole other level. Whether you’re day hiking in the local woods or on a week-long backcountry trek, storing food safely while hiking isn’t just about freshness—it’s about survival, safety, and Leave No Trace ethics. From avoiding bear…
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How to Read a Trail Map and Navigate Without Getting Lost
Last updated: June 2025 Getting lost in the woods sounds like a scene from a survival thriller— exciting until it’s you standing at an unmarked fork with no clue where the trail went. It happens more often than you’d think, even to experienced hikers. But here’s the good news: staying on track doesn’t require military-grade…
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Day Hiking 101: Planning, Gear, and Trail Etiquette for success
Last updated: June 2025 There’s a unique kind of freedom in day hiking—the chance to explore wild places, clear your head, and return home the same evening. But that magic fades fast when you forget the essentials. I learned that the hard way: foggy Oregon trail, jeans, no map, one water bottle. I didn’t make…
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10 Common Beginner Hiking Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Last updated: June 2025 80% of beginner hikers make at least one avoidable mistake on their first trail. I was no different. My first hike was a 5km “easy loop” that turned into a 3-hour sweat-fest with blisters, sunburn, and no water. It sucked—but it also taught me a lot. If you’re new to hiking,…
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How to Start Hiking: A Beginner’s 12 Step Guide
Last updated: June 2025 If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram, mesmerized by those breathtaking mountain vistas and wondering “how do I start hiking?” – you’re in the right place. The truth is, hiking for beginners isn’t as intimidating as it might seem. You don’t need to be a fitness guru or own thousands of dollars…