Hiking Skills & Techniques

Understanding trail markers and blaze will help you navigate the backcountry more easily – we give a quick run down on some trail knowledge.

How to find north can be a useful skill to possess if you find yourself up a creek without *ahem* a compass. Learn how with our guide.

Walking on roads is sometimes a necessity when following your route. Hiking on a busy road is dangerous, so check out our advice on how to stay safe.

One of the most basic navigation skills, we’ll take you step-by-step through the two methods on How to Orient a Map

Knowing the typical pace that you hike at will help you plan, pack & hike better. This guide will take you through how to calculate your speed as well as what this means for your hike.

In the good ol’ days if you wanted to know where you were on your hike you needed to be able to read a compass. Even now, this skill is handy to have as a backup in case your GPS or phone runs out of battery. Learn how it’s done in this handy guide.

How to improve your sense of direction? If your a seasoned backcountry pro or struggle finding your way out of the mall, we have awesome tips to help you out.

Owning a hiking altimeter, and fully understanding how to use it are two very different things. Learn how to get the most out of your altimeter before your next trip.

Erratic compass readings can lead to disaster when out in the wilds. Learn How to check and How to fix your compass with our guide.