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Bonnie Wilson / Monday, 13 December 2010 20:49 |
If you’re an intermediate or pro hiker that has done just about everything in the great outdoors, then you may be interested in thru-hiking. Unlike most great outdoor living hikes, thru-hiking requires you to travel very long distances. Some of the most popular great outdoor living trails for thru-hiking include the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Long Trail in Vermont and the Appalachian Trail. Now, to get an idea of how serious these great outdoor living ventures are, only about 20 percent of those that set out on thru-hiking trails make it to the end. Many people give up well before then. It is important that you shop at a great outdoor living store to ensure that you have everything you need for your thru-hiking trip. Some people choose to hike straight through these trails while others do it in sections. The Appalachian Trail is over 2000 miles long, which can take six or seven months to complete. If completed in sections, it could take years.
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Bonnie Wilson / Monday, 13 December 2010 20:46 |
Most people like to go on great outdoor living hiking trips with family and friends, but why not take your dog along? If you’re planning a solo hike in the great outdoors, it can be a great companion for your great outdoor living trip. You may have already seen people who have taken their dogs out on the hiking trail and you can do the same. Of course, you will have to pick the right hiking trail that allows pets on the paths. Taking your dog out on a great outdoor living adventure can help the two of you bond, and plus it will be tons of fun!
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Proper Etiquette for Hiking in the Great Outdoors |
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Bonnie Wilson / Monday, 13 December 2010 20:37 |
While you’re out on your great outdoor living experience, it is important that you and your family/friends respect nature. Just as you wouldn’t come to someone’s home and trash the place, you shouldn’t do that to mother nature. Most parks are reserves that are being kept-up by the city, so play your part in helping to keep these parks open to the public and prevent them from vanishing off the face of this earth. The great outdoors is already in great danger as it is, due to man-made pollution and global warming.
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Keeping Your Backpack and Items Dry |
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Bonnie Wilson / Monday, 13 December 2010 20:19 |
When you’re on a great outdoor living escapade, rain can be very unfriendly. Pouring rain isn’t anyone’s idea of a great outdoor living experience, but it very well can be a part of it. In order to survive rainy days in the outdoors, you should take precautions for your backpack and items in the backpack. There are things that you can do to help prevent your things from getting soaked, including food and electronic gear. If you’ve ever been caught in the rain while out on a great outdoor living adventure, then you know how aggravating it can be to find all of your clothes, food and belongings soak and wet.
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Hiking Tips to Keep in Mind |
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Bonnie Wilson / Monday, 13 December 2010 20:18 |
One thing you should always keep in mind, whether you’re a pro hiker or a rookie, is that you could never have enough tips for great outdoor living and hiking. Being in the great outdoors is a wonderful way to bond with your family and to have a new kind of fun your family isn’t used to. If you’re a beginner hiker and want to bring along family or friends, you should keep these safety precautions in mind -- and always remember that even though outdoor fun like hiking can be adventurous, it can also be very dangerous. Here are a few great outdoor living survival tips every hiker should know.
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