Three hikersHiking on Svalbard

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Hiking without gear is similar to stepping up to the plate without a bat.  Or perhaps, hitting the links without clubs.  When you take to the trails without hiking gear, you’re merely tagging along while everyone else is having all the fun.

You really can’t hike properly without the correct gear.  Hiking gear combines all of the essentials you’ll require to have a successful trek in the woods, and everything you’ll need to have fun with all the other kids.   Read more . . .

Hiking accessories

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Get ready for an exhilarating day in the great outdoors.  Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran hiker, being prepared and following a few hiking fundamentals can help make your adventure as safe as it is sensational.

In fact, you don’t have to be a professional hiker to fully enjoy a hiking adventure.  Hiking basics start with a good sense of the outdoors and a willingness to get connected with the wilderness.  The right supplies and equipment can help ensure a successful outdoor adventure. Read more . . .

Pair of blue hiking boots

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There are all sorts of hikers,  from those who love the serenity of a countryside stroll,  to those who live for the adrenaline rush of challenging the world’s most thankless terrain.  In general, they all share a common appreciation of the great outdoors.  And, they all own great hiking boots.

Owning hiking boots can be expensive and the right ones can feel great, but are they really necessary when you’re just starting out?  Certainly. Read more . . .

Kalalau trail with a lone hiker

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Want to get up, really close and personal with Mother Nature?  Grab a backpack quick and hit the trail.  Or want to experience natural wonders you’ve never seen before?  Backpack the Kalalau Trail now.

If you’re a backpacker at heart, therefore, your list of backpacking trips isn’t complete until you’ve conquered the Kalalau Trail.   Beginning where the paved road ends on Kauai’s North Shore, this 11-mile trail alternately challenges and rewards hikers with a breathtaking combination of cliffside promenades, silent skies, deep forest, Read more . . .

Hikers with background view of the Grand Canyon

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After seeing breathtaking pictures of the Grand Canyon, many people are inspired to visit in person.  No one is disappointed by what they find.

The view from the top of the Canyon is nothing short of awe-inspiring.  Don’t limit yourself to the birds-eye perspective, however, when the true excitement of the journey is hiking to the bottom.  This expedition is going to satisfy your curiosity and once you see it yourself, you’ll truly comprehend the beauty of the Grand Canyon.  You Read more . . .