Trekking poles will take your hikes to the next level. They improve your balance and ease tension in your legs while walking, making this low-stress form of exercise even better for your health. Not only do they reduce the impact on your knees, but they also get your upper body more involved in what’s usually a lower-leg workout. Below we’ve ranked the best trekking poles … [Read more...] about The 8 Best Trekking Poles to Support You | 2019
Enough Excuses! Time to Start Backpacking
When it comes to trying new activities, especially ones that involve a significant investment of time and money, it’s especially tough to take that leap. I was lucky with my first taste of backpacking: it was a university class field trip. I had the benefit of a ride to the trailhead, friends, gear to borrow, and competent leaders. It’s not that way for everyone though. … [Read more...] about Enough Excuses! Time to Start Backpacking
Top 10 Tips on How to Reduce Waste While in the Great Outdoors
... and Be More Eco-Conscious I think it's safe to say we're all nature and outdoors lovers here. It's also probably safe to assume that we all spend time preparing for our next adventure in the wilderness, checking off gear and changing it with the latest and best. But how much time do we actually spend thinking about what we're leaving behind us in our adventures? I … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tips on How to Reduce Waste While in the Great Outdoors
Tim Watson on His Backpacking and Hiking Adventures
Tim Watson may deny it, but he is something of a hiking gear guru. He is full of tips for going light without going overboard. He also gets out on some pretty amazing backpacking trips throughout the USA. Originally from Barbados, he has seems to have made the best use of moving from a small island to the very, very large island of North America. His main outlet for … [Read more...] about Tim Watson on His Backpacking and Hiking Adventures
6 Great Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta for the Adventurous Soul
It was about February when, after our hot water tank died in the middle of the year’s biggest cold snap, my husband and I decided to head south. But Where? Well, our only criteria was somewhere warm. When Puerto Vallarta came up again and again as the shortest, cheapest flight list, we booked our tickets and off we went! Here’s the thing. We aren’t really lying on the … [Read more...] about 6 Great Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta for the Adventurous Soul