Being prepared for anything ahead of time is the most important piece of advice you’ll ever get when surviving in the outdoors. Most people will prepare for an emergency on a long hike or trip, but few do for short ones. The problems is that many still get injured or lost on short outings and [...]
Archive for February, 2010
February 28th, 2010
Four Steps for Survival in the Wilderness
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Tags: be prepared, hike, hiking, lost in the woods, outdoors, survival, surviving 
2 Comments »February 26th, 2010
Hiking the Grand Canyon Video
Below is an excellent video about Grand Canyon hiking. This six minute video contains information about the best trails to hike and how to get permits, if needed.
If you have a hiking trip report about hiking the Grand Canyon, or just a picture or two you want to share, let us know so others can [...]
February 25th, 2010
Layering for Hiking Made Easy
The best way to stay warm and to keep your body temperature regulated on a hike is with the layering system. This may sound complex at first, but really is simple. The basics of the system are that you wear multiple layers of clothing that you can take off or add as needed. When [...]
February 23rd, 2010
Introducing Collin
Our new baby boy was born Friday, February 19th. He weighed in at 9 pounds and was just over 21 inches long. We can’t wait to get him outside and hiking with his big brother. Mom and dad are doing great, but big brother is still undecided.
February 18th, 2010
New Site Look and Feel Coming Soon
I’m working on a new theme for Hiking Trip Reports. I like the current look because it’s simple and brings the focus to the posts and images, but it’s time to update the site and bring it into the new decade. The new look will keep with the clean and easy to read focus, [...]
February 18th, 2010
The World’s Best Hikes
Gadling.com just posted their list of the world’s best hikes. I have to commend them because this is a great list. Hikers will drool over this list as they read about Machu Picchu, Zion Narrows, and the Haute Route. I’ve hiked two of these hikes and part of a third. You can see me on [...]
February 16th, 2010
A Love Affair with Vasque Hiking Boots
My favorite boots of all time are my Vasque Sundowner hiking boots. I bought my first pair back in the mid 1990s and wore them on the trail in all conditions and loved the support the provided. I also wore my Sundowner boots with jeans and Khaki pants as they looked great when cleaned [...]
February 16th, 2010
My Favorite John Muir Quote
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.
~John Muir
February 12th, 2010
Outdoor First Aid Kits
There’s debate about how much you should carry in your hiking first aid kit. Personally, I carry as little as possible, but there are some things I never leave home without. My personal hiking first aid kit list is listed first, and a more comprehensive list is second. The more hiking you do the more [...]
February 12th, 2010
March is Hiking Trails Month in Florida
March is Florida hiking trails month. Florida has over 8000 miles of trails covering the many different areas of the state. The trails offer unique eco-tourism opportunities as well as easy trails for those wanting to get away for few hours. Learn more at the Florida Trail Association’s website.