Posts tagged: mountain trekking

Choosing Hiking Boots

If you’ve ever been 5 miles from the trailhead with painful blisters, or even a sprained ankle, you will appreciate how much your hiking enjoyment rests literally on your feet. The selection of the correct hiking boots can be the difference between a great experience and a disaster. The choice of the right pair of [...]

Saturday April 24th, 2010 in , , , , | No Comments »

Mountain Hiking Tips, Mountain Trekking Gear & Equipment Hints.

Mountain hiking demands great gear and more education than your typical trail hike. Why? Because as you ascend breathing becomes less efficient, passage grows rugged, and rescue becomes more challenging. So consider your mountain equipment to be your life support system.
Where in day hiking you may be able to get away with wearing light-weight boots [...]

Tuesday March 23rd, 2010 in , , , | No Comments »