How-to Guides
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How to Use Trekking Poles (or Sticks): And Choose Them
Trekking poles will save your life! That’s an extreme claim, let’s bring it down a notch. Good trekking poles will…
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How to use the Garmin eTrex 10 handheld GPS and Avoid Geographic Embarrassment
Learning how to use a Garmin handheld GPS is simple and one of the best devices to learn on is…
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How can I reduce my pack weight for hiking
Simple tips to minimize your gear and cut the overall weight of your rucksack On one of my earliest hiking…
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Become a hiking hero: aka How to get in shape for hiking
Did you know that it’s possible to get super fit without ever having to run? Really, I mean it and…
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How To Choose Hiking Boots That Work For You
Do you know how to choose hiking boots? Well, the process is a little like entering into a long and…
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How to Wash A Down Jacket
Hippos and mud: the two mortal enemies of down jackets! Hiking is hard work. With the sheer physical effort associated…
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How To Cross A River: The Hiker’s Guide
A narrow water obstacle (open lead) at the North Pole. Not the kind of water crossing you want to attempt.…
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Rucking Workout Plan: 6 Weeks to Basic Ruck Fitness
What is Rucking? Rucking, tabbing, yomping, etc. Rucking goes by many names, but, it’s quite simply an amazing way to…
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How to Prevent Blisters When Hiking and Hillwalking
When it comes to hiking and hillwalking there’s nothing worse than that first feeling you get when a blister starts…
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Hillwalking Essentials | A Beginners Guide to Hillwalking Skills
Before we delve into this hillwalking essentials list, let’s take a moment to explore the meaning of hillwalking. The hills…
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