Hiking can be a fantastic way to get exercise, fresh air, and connect with nature. However, one of the most overlooked aspects of hiking is the importance of the right underwear. Hiking underwear needs to be comfortable, breathable, moisture-wicking, and durable. In this blog post, we will review five of the best hiking underwear products […]
Pack space and weight are critical factors to consider when traveling into the backcountry. For most hikers it’s their tent setup that takes up most valuable backpack real estate. Tents come in different shapes and sizes depending on their intended purpose. For those venturing into the backcountry, tent on their back, it is important to […]
Distance: 3.0 miles (4.8 kilometers) Elevation Gain: 909 feet (277 meters) Route Style: Out-and-Back Estimated Time: 1.0 – 2.0 hours Difficulty Rating: Moderate Cowles Mountain is the highest speak in around the San Diego area. The hiking trail leading from Navajo road to the summit is a popular, moderately strenuous route. This easy-to-access hiking route […]
When it comes to venturing into the backcountry, pack size and weight are major considerations. For most, your tent or shelter is the most substantial item, so any opportunities to cut down and simplify are vital. Tents come in all shapes and sizes, but for venturing deep into the woods a trekking pole tent adds […]
You can be forgiven for thinking that hiking and trekking are the same thing, or using them interchangeably in sentence. However, there is a slight difference between what the two actually mean and we’ll go over that in this Hiking vs Trekking article. Venturing into the woods, the wilderness, off-trail, shoes on feet and bag […]
Distance: 1.8 miles (2.7 kilometers) Elevation Gain: 310 feet (89 meters) Route Style: Out-and-Back Estimated Time: 1.0 – 1.5 hours Difficulty Rating: Semi-Casual The Bears Den Scenic Lookout is a relatively short, family and dog-friendly hike, located in the within the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, part of the Appalachian Mountain Range. This approachable hiking […]