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There are so many good reasons to go hiking. Apart from that, it enables you to spend quality time with family and friends, it’s also a good way to get peace of mind and stay physically active while enjoying nature.
Although good for the mind and body, hiking also has its own set of risks. On top of that list is dehydration, a seemingly harmless condition that can lead to potentially fatal complications. [Read more…] about A Complete Guide To Hiking Hydration
Who doesn’t love to camp? Camping is a pleasurable time spent in nature that people love to do when they have free time. Are you one of them? Do you ever think of the benefits of camping? Well, this outdoor activity will bring you much more than just relaxation, read on to know more. [Read more…] about 7 Major Benefits of Camping
The last week of June, Peter and I planned to take my son to Williamsburg, VA for a week to enjoy some history and fun in the sun. I rented a two-bedroom condo and Peter would drive his Subaru down to see the sites and even venture to the beach for a day. I was apprehensive about taking the trip now without him and all that we had planned, but my mom generously took his place on the trip and it was still a very pleasant time. [Read more…] about Visiting Williamsburg, VA
It would not be an exaggeration to say this is one of the all around best hikes in Grand County, CO. The Monarch Lake Loop Trail has pretty much got it all, it’s a relatively easy hike with little elevation gain, short enough to be doable for most people, and out in the middle of nowhere enough to really feel like you’re in the Colorado wilderness. [Read more…] about Hiking Monarch Lake, Everything You Need To Know
One of the most common complaints I hear from aspiring hikers is that they have a serious mountain adventure in their sights, but they simply don’t have any mountains to train on!
And while they may be quite happy to tackle a regular hike, the idea of endless uphill, constant elevation, burning legs and heaving lungs just fills them with dread!
But before you resign yourself to the fate of being an exhausted, red-faced, sweaty mess… there is an answer to this! There are alternative ways to prepare both your body and mind for the rigors of mountain hiking. And with a little bit of thought, a little bit of science and a little bit of hard work, you can get yourself ready to absolutely crush any elevation which might be coming your way. [Read more…] about How To Prepare For Hiking In The Mountains
When you live in or travel to Colorado, it doesn’t take long until you hear people talk about hiking a “14er”.
When I first heard it I had to immediately ask, “What’s a Colorado 14er?”
A “14er” is mountain peak 14,000 feet above sea level. In Colorado, there are 53 peaks rising above 14,000 feet and higher! The peaks range from do-able hikes to tough technical climbs.
While most of my day hikes are around Fort Collins, hiking a 14er is a special experience. I try to check off three new 14ers every summer, and you should absolutely give a 14er a try too! [Read more…] about How to hike your first Colorado 14er
