Knowing what to pack in your backpack during hikes is an important part of the preparation. You have to pack as little as possible otherwise you’ll burden yourself with a heavy load during a long hike. Minimizing the items on your backpack is especially important if you’re going hiking on a rugged and difficult terrain. The most important tip when it comes to packing is to only bring the essential items. But what are these items you can do without? Here’s a short list of what to pack in your backpack: First Aid Kit Safety is your priority when it comes to hiking. You should bring a first aid kit…

Are you thinking of going on a hike this weekend? If you are, then you should know the top 5 tips when going on a long hike. Start early It’s always better to start early when embarking on a hiking trail, especially one that that you’re not familiar with. This way, not only will the hike be more comfortable on your but you’ll also be able to get a stunning view of the sunrise. Pack light You need to remember to always pack light when going on a hike. Having too much baggage will only affect your speed and the time it will take for you to complete a trail.…

Are you thinking of going on a vacation that can give you a chance to enjoy fresh air and beautiful sceneries? If you are then you’re probably thinking on going on an adventure hike on your next holiday. But even though it can be quite an amazing feat to accomplish, you need to keep in mind some basic hiking safety precautions in order to ensure your safety. Here are the top 3 tips that you should remember, especially if you’re only a beginner in hiking. Never leave the trail path The most important and basic of all hiking safety precautions that you need to note is to never leave the…

If you’re searching for a workout alternative that can keep both your body and mind fit, then why not take on hiking as a sport? Aside from the obvious benefit that hiking can keep you fit physically, it can also help your mind stress free. Want to know more on hiking’s health benefits? Read on to find out more. Hiking is a great sport that everyone can easily learn to appreciate. Regardless of whether you’re an athletic person or a simple couch potato, the activity of hiking can be tailor fit to match the level of intensity that you’re looking for. You can take long or short walks at a…

Trail running is a kind of mix between hiking and free running, and generally the idea is that you hurtle through the woods like some kind of Sonic the Hedgehog fan on too much red bull while jumping across ravines and scrambling up ledges. Proponents of course point out that this kind of exercise is very similar to what we would have done once upon a time in the wild when we would have spent most of our days tracking animals through forests and other locations. Meanwhile there’s the obvious practical benefits of being able to run on a soft surface where you aren’t going to damage your kneecaps, and…

There are many reasons to travel to Lanzarote. You might choose to visit the island in order to sample the beaches and the surf, you might go there in order to build up your tan and lie around the pool, you might go there to explore and go caving, or you might go there so that you can experience the desert. However one more reason you might travel to Lanzarote could be to explore the mountains, and this is one of those few destinations that features the great juxtaposition of mountain ranges and sandy beaches. If you want to take some amazing pictures (why hello new Facebook profile!), if you…