Are you interested in doing something fun and exciting on a day that you may have off from work or a weekend that you may have no plans? If you are and if you are like many other Americans, there is a good chance that you may be interested in doing something recreational. If ...
More and more people today enjoy the simple, wholesome fun of hiking. Hiking is an affordable, yet healthy and emotionally rewarding way to spend a vacation or a long weekend – and you don’t need to visit a travel agent. Experienced hikers will always tell you that every detail matters when you pack hiking ...
Hiking in Australia offers the opportunity for exploring lovely vistas and breathtaking mountain paths.Your biggest challenge will be where to start. From the tropical rain-forests of Queensland, down to the wilderness of Tasmania or over to the pristine beaches and rugged outback of Western Australia. It would certainly be worth your while to jump ...
The checklist here includes the essentials for camping in the backcountry. I’ve also included some hot tips and links to necessary gear which can keep the load to a minimum and yet not compromise the gear’s performance. This checklist can be modified and adjusted as necessary. Backpacker’s Checklist of the Essentials: _____ Backpack _____ ...
A day hike may include distances of up to 30 kilometres, and ensuring you carry the right equipment is as important as careful planning and a full understanding of your proposed routes. With a little poetic licence to expand on the topic of essential gear by including some additional important considerations, a proposed checklist ...
