Backpacking: 10 common hiking mistakes made by beginners

Whether you are new to the trail or have conquered thousands of miles, hiking mistakes are bound to be made. Some mistakes made are easy to learn from and are fun to look back on and laugh at, while others can…

Satisfy your craving for adventure with these breathtaking hikes from around the world

BY: JEFF HERNANDEZ Hiking is a great thing to do when it comes to weekend adventures. However, selecting the best location for hiking can be a difficult task. While you may be left disappointed by the fact that you don’t…

“Wild” might inspire a flock of thru-hikers that could ruin trail hiking for everyone

BY: GLEB VELIKANOV Many consider Bill Bryson’s 1998 classic “A Walk In The Woods”, along with Cheryl Strayed’s 2012 best-selling memoir “Wild” to be powerful stimuli. Upon reading either book, they consider completing, or thru-hiking the entire length of the…