What is a Walking Holiday? I’m gearing up for a walking holiday – what’s that you say? Instead of visiting places via car, bus or train, you actually WALK to discover a country’s treasures. I’m not talking about mega long distance trails, like the Appalachian or...
Ultra Light Backpacking Tips There’s a saying among backpackers… “Be comfortable during the day or comfortable at night.” What is Ultralight Backpacking? Ultralight backpackers do almost anything possible to reduce their Base Pack Weight – the weight of...
Lightning Safety Guide Including what to do if you get caught in a thunderstorm while hiking or biking When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors, but not just any indoors will do. You want a substantial building with grounded electrical and without a concrete floor (because...
The Benefits of Altitude Training You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from altitude training. If you plan an adventure up high, taking steps before and during your experience can make a huge difference in your enjoyment. Download and listen to the podcast HERE...
Bikepacking 101 : Your Guide to Bikepacking Adventure What is Bikepacking? Think of bikepacking as backpacking on your bike! You will be carrying everything that you need, which often includes your ‘bed’, ‘house’ and ‘kitchen’ : think air mattress and sleeping bag,...
How to Avoid the Crowds on the El Camino de Compostella Approximately 400,000 people do the El Camino each year. The French Way is the most popular of the routes to Santiago in Spain, where the relics of Saint James are said to be buried. About 180,000...
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