Backpacking

Lesson 4: Hitting the Outdoors: On The Ground and Under the Stars

Destinations and Activities: Essential Online Resources

Are you ready to hit the trail? Before you pack and lace up your boots, check out the Suite101 outdoor-oriented columns that are teeming with features, articles, tips, and guides. Enhance your outdoor experience by taking a few virtual strides alongside our very own Suite experts. Tell them I sent you! And... HAPPY TRAILS!

Hikes of the Pacific Northwest - Sir Wayne's Suite101 topic. Here's his welcome mesaage: "While these articles will be about hikes I have personally taken, they are not meant to focus upon my experiences. Instead, each should contain enough information for you to decide if the hike sounds right for you. Then it will include instructions on how to reach the particular trail and a few suggestions and cautions from someone with first hand knowledge. What I want is for others to experience some of the wonderful places I've seen.

Southwest Outdoors - Jill Florio describes her Suite101 column: "All about climbing, biking, hiking, camping, backpacking, caving, snow sports, paddling and adventuring in the southwestern United States. Bookmark this site for commentary, pictures and detailed information about wild and scenic places - and what to do once there."

White Mountain Backpacking - Suite101's Lisa Marie Pane welcomes you to the wacky world of White Mountain hiking! "Feel free to look around, browse the articles, check out the handy links and post a trip report -- or add any other comments that come to mind."

Adventure Sports - Sharael Feist is one of Suite101's foremost sports writers. She poses this challenge in her Adventure Sports column: "Does the thought of shredding down a snow covered slope, dropping in on a 15 foot wave, tearing down a mud covered mountain bike trail, or slicing through the ocean at 30 knots of wind interest you? Well, then you've come to the right place. I will be posting stories monthly about adventure sports."

Canyoneering 101 - Some canyons have steep dropoffs and deep pools, requiring technical rope skills and full-pack swimming. Other canyons are mere strolls under high sandstone walls. All are potentially deadly flash flood traps for the unwary. Know your canyon before you go!

Hiking and Backpacking at BellaOnline - Jill Florio spreads the word about this addictive hobby. As a BellaOnline Host, she shares hiking and backpacking features, recommended websites, destinations, activities, and lots of useful information you can pack with you on your next trip.

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