For most people heading out on a hiking trail, the thought of hiking speed or pace never really comes up. But if you’re more than a leisure hiker, then knowing your speed is important as you plan long treks. Being able to calculate your pace ensures that you make it off the trail by dark; …
Average Hiking Speed: What Is It And How To Calculate Your Pace Read More »
My favorite things to wear hiking are my merino wool socks and shirts. I feel like they’re the perfect attire for outdoor adventures, as well as travel. But not everyone can wear merino wool because some people are allergic to it. So when I recently learned about alpaca wool, I was excited to see if …
Alpaca Wool vs Merino Sheep Wool: What’s The Difference? Read More »
If you’ve decided to take up mountaineering, then you’ll need to get yourself a good ice axe. Ice axes come in different sizes, so you’ll have to choose a size before you set out for that high altitude adventure. But which size of ice axe do you need? Well, that depends on a few factors, …
It is a mistake to venture into the greater outdoors for a fun weekend of camping without a tent heater. Unless you are camping in the dog days of summer, you will need a tent heater to stay nice and toasty at night when the temperatures dip down low. However, choosing between the many different tent heaters …
Stay Warm With The Best Electric & Gas Tent Heaters (2020) Read More »
Growing up, my family always had a membership to the local YMCA during the summer months. And I loved it because it meant that I could go swimming whenever I wanted. My mom loved it cause she used their gym equipment, and my brother loved playing basketball there. As I got older, having a pool …
Find The Best Gyms With Pools Near You (Saunas & Hot Tubs, Too!) Read More »
If you’re out there pounding pavement and really putting in your all to stay fit and healthy, then you might be wondering why your throat feels a bit scratchy after or during your run. Why does my throat hurt after running? used to be one of the most common things that I’d hear from my …
Sore Throat When Running? Common Causes & Helpful Tips Read More »
If you’re looking to add some strength training to your fitness routine, then you may be weighing the pros and cons of both weight lifting and rock climbing. Well, if you’re still not sure which is the better option for you, then let us try to help you out. Below we’ll take a deeper look …
If you’ve seen a climbing wall at your local gym, then you might be thinking “what’s that all about?” and “is it just rock climbing inside?” We’ve got the answers to those questions and more. And before you know it, you’ll be scaling that climbing wall at the gym like a pro. Ready to learn …
Bouldering For Beginners: Benefits And Tips To Get You Started Read More »
If you’re looking for a great exercise that you can do at home without needing any gear, then air squats are the perfect solution. Air squats are just doing squats without weights in your hands, which means you get all the benefits of squats without needing gym equipment. The great thing about air squats is …
If you’re looking for a good way to stay fit and healthy, but want to make the most of your exercise time, then you might be wondering whether you should do some HIIT training or CrossFit. Or, is there really any difference between these two popular workout options? Feeling the time crunch of limited workout …
So, you’ve bought yourself a tent and some camping gear and you’re ready to set out into the great outdoors and sleep under the stars. Well, slow your roll there a bit outdoorsman-wannabe. You can’t just buy a tent and think that you’re ready to go camping for the very first time. There’s things you …
If you’ve been into cycling for a while, then you probably remember Nashbar bikes and how awesome Bike Nashbar was for buying discounted and cheap bikes and related gear. In fact, the Nashbar Flar Bar road bike was one of my favorite and most recommended bikes for new cyclists for quite some time. But you …
What Happened To Bike Nashbar And Their Discount Gear? Read More »
Whether you’re planning on going swimming out in the lake, doing some fishing, or just joyriding in the water, you might be wondering if you need a license to drive that boat. The truth is the that boating laws vary from one state to the next. So, whether you’re interesting in the laws of your …
Do You Need A License To Drive A Boat? (Laws For All 50 States) Read More »
