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What To Expect On Your First Hiking Trip

Are you heading out for your first hiking trip? Are you a beginner backpacker or beginner hiker? If so, then there are some key aspects you should make yourself aware of first. You may have had all your hiking essentials in one place, but going out into the great outdoors is not a walk in … Read more

Planning For a Hike

by Olivia Brown

Planning for a hike requires attention to detail and investing in the right tools. A few essentials such as a GAIA GPS, waterproof hiking pants, and a water filter, often go ignored. This is why having a plan ahead of time is important. If you are heading out for a hiking trip to the national park, Appalachian … Read more