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Altitude Sickness

By: magdalenadonahue February 16, 2021February 14, 2021

Backpacking, Climbing, Hikingacute mountain sickness, altitude sickness, high altitude, high altitude hiking, peak bagging3 Comments

Prepare yourself for high altitude adventures by knowing the symptoms of altitude sickness, and what to do if you experience them.

Summer Trip Dreaming

By: magdalenadonahue February 9, 2021February 9, 2021

Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Uncategorizedbucket list, Hiking, summer planning, trip dreaming, trip planningLeave a Comment

Looking ahead out of the depths of winter: Summer trip dreaming has me looking for new places to explore and old favorites to revisit.

Bear safety on the trail

By: magdalenadonahue November 10, 2020

Backpacking, Camping, Hikingbear attack, bear country, bears, black bear, hiking with bearsLeave a Comment

Bear sitings can be exhilarating and exciting, and can offer wonderful and unique opportunities for seeing wildlife in action. With a little awareness and preparation you can enjoy yourself confidently in bear country!

Hiking: How to Pack your Pack

By: magdalenadonahue September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

Backpacking, Getting Started, HikingBackpacking, Hiking, hiking basics, hiking guide, hiking how to, how to pack a backpack1 Comment

How to keep all the odds and ends in order, and accessible when you need them? When packing your backpack, put the heaviest items closest to your spine.

What’s on your feet?

By: magdalenadonahue September 15, 2020September 9, 2020

Backpacking, Getting Started, Hiking, Runninghiking boots, hiking shoes, shoes, trail shoes, what to wear hiking1 Comment

If you are hiking, you are using your feet.

Hiking: What do I need to bring and what do I wear?

By: magdalenadonahue September 10, 2020September 9, 2020

Backpacking, Getting Started, Hikingday pack, Hiking, hiking basics, hiking essentials, hiking guide1 Comment

These are the hiking essentials every person needs when they hit the trail.

Info, illustrated!

By: magdalenadonahue July 26, 2020August 17, 2020

Backpacking, Camping, Climbing, Hiking, Running, Winter Sportsguidebook, hiking guide, outdoor guide, outdoorsLeave a Comment

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