Hiking the 2nd Tallest Mountain in Southern California In full disclosure we were doing this hike in one day so we took the Palm Springs tram to the start of the hiking trail and did not hike all the way from the base (tram drops off at around 8000 feet). That being said this is [...]
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April 30th, 2010
What to Do When Lost
It’s easier than you think to get lost in the wilderness. In fact, people often get lost on short trips when they didn’t plan for a big excursion. This, of course, can be the worst time to get lost because you probably don’t have many supplies with you like you might have on an overnight [...]
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 you’re [...]
November 29th, 2007
Hiking Trip Tips
Below is an article by outdoor enthusiast Michael Oksa. Mr. Oksa not only offers tips for a successful backpacking trip but also ask the reader questions of themselves so that they can get a better understanding of their planned trip. The ability to get away from the crowd, see things very few others will ever [...]