Articles related to "Camping Backpacking"



Backpacking Gear for Backcountry
Tips and tools for how to properly prepare for a deep, back-country excursion for camping and recreation.
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Bagging the Bonds
The author returns to a remote section of the Pemigewasset to bag the Bonds: West Bond, Mt. Bond and Bondcliff.
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Campfire Safety
As the old proverb states, "Fire is a good servant, but a bad master." For peace of mind in the outdoors, make sure your campfire is a good servant when camping.
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Extra Gear on the Trail
"Getting away from it all" is sometimes more enjoyable if you take a little bit of it with you.
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Lightning Safety
On average, lightning strikes almost 300 people each year in the United States and kills almost a third of those struck, with most survivors suffering lifelong injuries.
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Mt. Monadnock: A tourist destination
A trip to Mt. Monadnock, one of the most popular mountains in the world -- and right in New Hampshire's backyard!
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Product Review - Brunton Optimus Crux Stove
If you're planning a multi-day backpacking trip or competing in an adventure race, this lightweight stove is just what you need.
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Timothy Lake
Timothy Lake is nestled in the Cascade Range just south of Mount Hood. The trail around the lakeshore provides an easy hike with views of the lake and Mount Hood.
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Walking Sticks
Describes hiking sticks and why hikers use them.
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Adventures Down Under
An overview of traveling young on three trips through the Outback of Australia.
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Canyoneering Paria Canyon and Buckskin Gulch
The Paria Canyon is a sinuous wonderland of varnish-streaked walls, massive red rock amphitheaters, sandstone arches, wooded terraces and hanging gardens, all winding downstream to the Colorado River itself. And its long tributary, Buckskin Gulch, dives deep beneath the earth for a startlingly long stretch of dark narrows.
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Choosing A Backpack - Personal Fit
When it comes to making a choice in what kind of backpack to buy, the options are varied and personal. Making sure the backpack you pick fits correctly is paramount.
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Choosing A Backpack - Usage
When it comes to making a choice in what kind of backpack to buy, the options are varied and personal. Knowing what you'll be using it for will make it easier to choose.
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Hotcakes at 9000 Feet
A few weeks ago, I cooked hotcakes and bacon over a campfire in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. During the four-day backpacking trip, the two hotcake breakfasts tasted much better than freeze-dried scrambled eggs and homemade granola cereal. These golden brown wheat cakes brought back fond memories of childhood camping vacations and weekend backpacking trips in the Sierra Nevada.
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Moving Onward and Upward
The author, having completed the New Hampshire 4,000 footer list, begins her peakbagging adventures in Vermont.
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Roaming around Mt. Monroe
The author reaches her penultimate peak while paying tribute to those who died in the 9/11 attacks.
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Selecting a Tent Site
Selecting a tent site with dry, level spot with a good view nearby ensures a good backpack trip. Try to get an early start to find a campsite well before dark.
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Wekiwa Springs State Park
Florida's Wekiwa Springs State Park is an oasis of opportunity for campers, hikers, and backpackers, as well as anyone who enjoys activities in the great outdoors.
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Bay Area Outdoors
Whether you enjoy camping, trail running or hiking--the San Francisco Bay Area has plenty of outdoor activities to offer. The Wilderness Press can help you get the most out of what the Bay Area has to offer through their numerous outdoor books.
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Preparing for Summer Camp
Knowing how to get through the paperwork, packing the gear, and being able to say good-bye can help take the stress out of preparing for summer camp.
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