Category: Great Outdoors

Best Hiking Gifts for All Occasions Well, these are some items that we recommend when you want to purchase the best hiking gifts for all your family.  Here are some of the items I have or have purchased for my family as a gift. The list has lots of different price points from smaller gifts…

Missing toenails are common on the trails, but it’s important that you don’t let that stop you from hiking. Can I hike with a missing toenail? The answer is yes! It can be hard to know if you should cancel your outdoor plans because of an injury or ailment. You don’t want to miss out…

Many people who go hiking experience the pain of burning feet. Why does this happen? Why do my feet burn when hiking? Why does it feel like my shoes are on fire and I’m walking on coals? Burning feet can be caused by a variety of factors such as socks, moisture, sweat, and more. This…

Which Are the Best Hiking Backpacks for You? When heading out to the mountains either for the day or a hiking trip in other parts of the world you must have the right backpack and gear. This last year I have so enjoyed hiking in the Canadian Rockies with my husband and friends. I truly…

Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. The cold winter months are behind us, and the days grow longer and warmer with each passing day. What to wear hiking in early Spring: basic gear list 2023 will help. Spring is also a perfect time to head out on an adventure! One such adventure that…

Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying insects in existence. They can ruin a perfectly good outdoor activity by biting you and leaving itchy bumps on your skin. How do you avoid mosquito bites while hiking? What is the easiest way to repel mosquitoes while hiking? The answer is simple: use repellent! If you’re like…

When you’re out on a hike, do you use trekking or hiking poles? If not, you may be wondering if you should start using them. In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and cons of using trekking/hiking poles while hiking. We’ll also give you some tips on how to choose the right pair…

If you are a hiker, then you know what it is like to have sore feet after a long day of walking. This pain can be caused by the way that your boots are laced up. The best way to prevent this pain is to lace your hiking boots in an X pattern rather than…

In this blog post, we will be discussing the best ways to tape your feet for hiking and how you tape your feet for hiking?  If you are a hiker or camper and have been having trouble with how to go about taping your feet properly, then this article is perfect for you!  We discuss…

Hiking backpacks are available in different sizes, so you can choose one that is large enough to carry all your gear. Hikers typically wear their backpacks for several hours at a time when hiking trails, so it’s helpful if the pack has good ventilation and air circulation. Hiking backpacks have padded shoulder straps with mesh…

​​We all want to spend our hard-earned money on the best gear. But with so many options out there, it can be difficult to find what is right for you. One of the most common questions we get asked is which hiking staff vs trekking pole (which is best). The truth is that both are…

I have found such joy over many years of walking but these last few years I have appreciated the joy of hiking in the mountains. So I ask myself the question are walking and hiking separate activities? What’s is difference between hiking and walking? I do believe that the fundamental difference between hiking and walking…