Hiking Safety

However, avoiding frigid trotters and foot-fingers is easily done, as our short, straight-talking guide on how to keep your feet warm on a cold-weather hike will demonstrate.

Frozen fingers are quite literally a pain. So we’ve put together ten tips on how to keep your hands warmer this winter.

Far from being a mystical item, hand warmers use some basic chemistry to keep your digits warm. Sit back as we break down the science for ya!

I spent my childhood eating weird things, but I was always fascinated with edible plants. Often returning from the woods with a sizable portion of roots, berries, and leaves, but I would never have made it very far without knowing the universal edibility test. Learn how to test plants are safe to eat with our guide.

Mosquitos can turn any hiking trip into an exercise in anger management. However, we are here with a wealth of tips on mosquito bite prevention and treatment that will let you enjoy your time in even the most mosquito-infested backpacking locations

Would you know what to do in an emergency situation in the wild? We are exposed to a variety of dangers in the backcountry and often need to be entirely self-sufficient. We guide you through the most fundamental survival skills and prevention strategies to ensure you are ready to deal with any dangers that arise.