How to Choose Crampons
Crampons are a necessity to securely travel on snow and ice. With them, you can cross glaciers, ascend snow slopes, climb frozen waterfalls and scale ice-smeared rock. Because most alpinists…
How to Lace Hiking Boots
Most of us master shoe-tying in primary school and don’t give our laces much thought after that. If your hiking boots start to wear on your feet in uncomfortable ways,…
How to Choose Hiking Boots
Choosing the right hiking boots is a matchmaking process. Your dream hiking boots need to sync with how and where you hike. Before you tie the knot, though, you also…
How to Break in Your Hiking Boots
Even great-fitting boots need to get in sync with your feet. If you take the time to break in a new pair of hiking boots, you’ll enjoy many comfortable miles…
What to bring on a Weekend day hike
What to bring on a Weekend day hike - Jason Black I've put together a few simple tips that will keep you safe on a day hike. Donegal walking…
How to train for the trails.
I'm often asked the question Jason, “Don’t you just train for hiking by going on a few hikes?” That’s definitely something you should do, but if you're just getting into…
Hiking for Beginners
If you’ve dreamed of hiking, but have yet to try it, it’s time to get out there. Just follow these steps: Find a hiking partner Choose a hike Gear up…
How to Choose Daypacks
For any outdoor activity that involves more gear than you can carry in your pockets for one day, you need a daypack. At first glance, all daypacks may look similar,…