Hiking trails are a big part of what the typical hiker will use to make sure that they are safe and are hiking in areas that are not too dangerous. Take the new movie 127 Days. This movie is about a hiker that found himself in an unheard of situation while hiking. I will not [...]

The world is full of very adventurous people. They may love to scale mountains, jump off cliffs, or do whatever wild thing it is that the new adventurer does these days.
Hikers can often get the itch to leave the states for a foreign place to do their hiking. Within the hiking community there are plenty [...]

Hiking has its own challenges when it comes to getting along with nature. Mosquitoes can be a pest that deters some from actually venturing out on some trails. Keeping your eye on the trail though may be the best way to go depending on where it is you are hiking.
Worse than mosquitoes on some hikes [...]

There are many people that just love getting away at times. They love to go out on their own to think and just get away. Hiking is one thing that the outdoors type of person likes to do when they want to be alone. It is a great way to leave behind the city and [...]

Are you new to hiking? Some people think that just because they are what they may call in shape that they can handle any sort of outdoor activity. Lifting weights, treadmill time, and aerobics and so on can all help with your hiking abilities but more than likely will not have much to do with [...]

Do you have your hiking buddy? A hiking buddy according to many is an essential part of any hike. Many solo hikers have often found themselves in very dangerous situations while hiking alone. They can become injured or lost for example with nobody to help them. However, someone hiking with you provides a great deal [...]

Some might say that a mountain hike is more of an extreme style of hiking than most others. It can usually involve climbing tough cliffs and terrain as you make your way up the side of the mountain. Certainly there are smaller mountains and some with paths to follow that make the adventure less extreme. [...]