How to Train for Hiking in the Gym – The Forgotten Element
What is the missing element to train for hiking in the gym? Don’t overlook the aerobic step, which is a small elevated platform found in
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Best Exercises for Backpacking
I used these tried and true exercises for backpacking to train for the Rocky Mountain Wind River Traverse trip with NOLS detailed below. *You can
Cross Training Guide: Definition – Examples – Benefits
What’s cross training definition in exercise? Cross training is a fitness strategy used to avoid injury, add variety and train aggressively and safely by replacing
Hiking and Camping Backpacks for Rim to Rim Grand Canyon
I often get questions about hiking and camping backpacks and gear to bring on a Rim to Rim Grand Canyon crossing. This is especially important
Backpackers Pack: How to Simplify Choosing Your Very First Pack
You Should Get a 55 to 65 Liter Backpackers Pack If you’re new to backpacking, choosing which pack to get can be overwhelming. A typical
Your Guide to Climbing Mt. Hood to the 11,250′ Summit
Max Krieger and John Barkhausen are two experienced climbers and are the perfect outdoor experts to provide information about successfully climbing Mt Hood. Max is
8 Safe and Effective Stair Workouts for Beginner to Advanced Exercisers
“Stairs workout” and similar keywords get about 20,000+ related Google searches monthly. That’s a significant amount of interest in these types of workouts, which is
Your Guide to Backpacking the Superstition Mountains
My name is Will Burkhart and I’m the owner of Badass Adventures. I know a ton about backpacking the Superstition Mountains in Arizona and I
How To TREAT Foot Blisters During and After Hiking and Walking – Part 2
In this 3-part series, we provide tips and best practices on how to treat and prevent foot blisters that occur during a hike or an
Garmin Watches and Maps: What you Need to Know for Hiking
Searching online for the best Garmin watches for hiking? In this article we answer many questions about maps: free, Google, TOPO, OpenStreetMap. We also cover