Gear & Resources
Leave No Trace
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Leave what you find, take only photos and memories. 1. Plan ahead and prepare. Know the type of terrain and possible weather conditions you…
Read MoreHow to Pack a Backpack
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF A correctly organized backpack will make your hike even more comfortable. Regardless of how in shape you might be, incorrectly packing a backpack can…
Read MoreStaying fit in the off-season
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Be ready for that first hike of the year. While it seems like common sense to not go on a fifteen mile downhill knee-breaker…
Read MoreOrganizing Your Hiking Gear for Backpacking
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Make sure you have all of the right gear for a venture outdoors. A common complaint on multi-day hiking trips has to do with…
Read MoreAirline Travel
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Follow government regulations to get to the trailhead with all your gear. Today’s rapidly changing air travel regulations make it difficult to know which…
Read MorePlanning Your Hike
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Hiking begins before you reach the trailhead. While it’s natural to want to jump into the car on a whim and drive to a…
Read MoreThe 10 Essentials of Hiking
The Ten Essentials of Hiking Ten Things You Should Bring on Every Hike Jasper Van Der Meij American Hiking Society recommends everyone pack the “Ten Essentials” every time you head…
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