by Jessica Cunningham | Jun 18, 2021 | Backpacking Tips, Blog Posts, Camping Tips, Hiking Tips, Outdoor Safety
Flash Flood Safety for Hikers and Backpackers By Jessica Marie In last weeks’ blog post we covered lightning and thunderstorm safety for outdoor activities. Another important element of outdoor safety that comes from rain and thunderstorms is flooding. Flash...
by Jessica Cunningham | Jun 11, 2021 | Backpacking Tips, Climbing Tips, Hiking Tips, Outdoor Safety
Thunderstorm Safety for Hikers & Backpackers By Jessica Marie Introduction With summer fast approaching, we will be seeing a steady increase in thunderstorms. While I love a good thunderstorm, they are best enjoyed from a safe place. They are so common that we...
by Jessica Cunningham | Jun 4, 2021 | Backpacking Tips, Blog Posts
Gear List for Backpacking By Jessica Marie Planning a backpacking trip? Having the right gear is important so that you can make it out and back in the same condition (maybe in need of a shower). Backpacking offers a chance to get further and deeper into nature...
by Jessica Cunningham | May 28, 2021 | Camping Tips, Climbing Tips, Uncategorized
Picking a Tent for Climbing By Jessica Marie When climbing and camping you have a different set of needs than backpacking. You still have to carry all your gear with you, but you also need as much compaction as possible. Winter or summer you’ll need light weight,...
by Jessica Cunningham | May 21, 2021 | Blog Posts, Hiking Tips
5 Summer Hiking Tips By Jessica Marie Different seasons have their own pros and cons, dangers and perks. We have covered tips for hiking in Spring. But as the season gives way from spring to summer being just around the corner, it’s important to change up our hiking...
by Jessica Cunningham | May 14, 2021 | Blog Posts, Camping Tips, Hiking Tips
The Many Uses of Rain Gear By Jessica Marie When we hear the term rain gear, we often think of it being bought and used in situations like rain when hiking. Which, would make sense given the name. But it is also misleading. Rain gear has a wide variety of uses...
by Jessica Cunningham | May 7, 2021 | Blog Posts, Camping Tips, Uncategorized
3-Season Tent Versus 4-Season Tent: What is the difference? By Jessica Marie We see 3-season tent and 4-season tent being used to describe different types of tents. But what do these terms mean? How do we know what type of tent we will need in order to camp?...
by Jessica Cunningham | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog Posts, Camping Tips, Hiking Tips, Uncategorized
The 10 Essentials By Jessica Marie The 10 Essentials are not only important, but they are the foundation of every trip into the wilderness. Hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking, fishing, hunting, you name it. If you are venturing away from civilization these...
by Jessica Cunningham | Apr 23, 2021 | Blog Posts, Camping Tips, Hiking Tips
How to Pick a Tent By Jessica Marie Picking a tent to use is not as simple as going to the store and picking anything off the shelf. There is a lot to consider not only for your current trip, but for future camping trips and expeditions as well. Here is a check...
by Jessica Cunningham | Apr 16, 2021 | Hiking Tips
5 Hiking Skills you MUST Know By Jessica Marie Introduction We have all seen the pictures on Pinterest and Instagram of those beautiful campsites and breathtaking views and think, I wish I was there. It’s an intoxicating visual as we imagine what it must...
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