Yosemite National Park has many hiking trails for one to explore and conquer. This well groomed hiking trail will take you to the top of Yosemite Falls and it makes for a great day hike. Yosemite Falls is a waterfall that is one of the tallest in the world. It is a moderate to strenuous [...]
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October 3rd, 2011
Hiking in New York City
What! That’s what about 98% of the readers just yelled, and they’re right to first think this is a crazy idea. But it does make sense if you are a hiker that can’t get out of the city, a visitor that is in the city for a few days, or someone that likes to walk [...]
August 30th, 2011
Ozark Highlands Trail : Hiking in Arkansas
If you are looking for just one backpacking trip in Arkansas then the Ozark Highlands Trail is just what the doctor ordered. This 165 mile trail stretches across some of the most terrific sights and views the state has to offer. Add to this the fact that it is one of the south’s best kept [...]
August 1st, 2011
SuperHumans : What Can You Do?
Next time you don’t think you can make the summit just think about these humans that pushed the limits of what was thought possible. You can do it. Be Superhuman with Outdoor Gear and Equipment from EMS.com
July 20th, 2011
Hikers Die in Yosemite
Three hikers were killed in Yosemite when they were swept over the top of Vernal Falls. I’ve hiked the trail to the top of Half Dome three times and each time I stopped and rested at this beautiful location. Every time I was hot and my feet really wanted to take a dip in the [...]
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Tags: dead, death, hiking, vernal falls, waterfall, Yosemite Hiking 
No Comments »July 14th, 2011
Camping & Hiking Gear – How Has it Changed
Check out the latest camping gear from EMS.com
June 27th, 2011
Hiking the West Coast Trail
West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, BC The rugged beauty of the West Coast Trail in British Columbia has made it one of the top 10 hikes in the world. Backpackers will enjoy the ever-changing splendor of an untouched coastline where the powerful Pacific Ocean batters the shores of Vancouver Island. The sandy beaches are [...]
Posted in British Columbia Tags: British Columbia, hike, hiking, trails, vancouver island, west coast trail 2 Comments »May 31st, 2011
Hiking in Grasslands National Park
Saskatchewan, Canada Located in the southern region of Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s lesser-known and least visited national parks. The area is dry and lonely yet scenic and beautiful. The low-lying hills are returning to their natural state and the resilient long and short grass has come back. Hiking in Grasslands National Park is unlike [...]
May 19th, 2011
Grand Canyon Hike
HORSESHOE MESA, HANCE CREEK and THE COLORADO RIVER It’s not a secret to many hikers that acquiring permits for backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon has become an intensely competitive process with thousands of requests arriving every month and many people leaving empty-handed. One of the reasons for this is the overwhelming focus by many [...]
Posted in Arizona, Grand Canyon Tags: easier permints, fewer people, Grand Canyon, hike, hiking, less people, trail 2 Comments »May 11th, 2011
Rokit Fuel Review
I turn down most product reviews, but occasionally a company catches my attention, and Rokit Fuel is one of those companies. I have worked with or owned three different start-ups so small companies have a special place in my heart, but this small company won’t stay small long as more people consume their great tasting [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews Tags: energy bars, energy cereals, energy mixes, hike, hiking, rocket fuel, rokit fuel No Comments »