As the saying goes, "when you fail to plan, you plan to fail". And this saying definitely applies to hikers. It’s easy to forget to do the fundamentals, and leaving them out could make all the difference to your hiking experience. Whether you’re an expert hiker, or a novice, here’s a reminder of what you need to do before going on a hike: Gather Up The Ten Essentials And Plan For Emergencies Before packing the non-essentials, start by packing the 10 essentials. The list includes core items like a compass, matches, a first aid kit and extra food. With the 10 essentials taken care of, you can then start thinking about the items that are most important to the specific...
As you’ll appreciate, taking the kids on a hike needs a different approach than hiking without them. However, provided you plan it right, there’s no reason hiking shouldn’t be fun for entire family. The next time you’re planning a family hiking adventure, use these tips to get the most out of it.
For a lot of outdoors lovers, a camera is just as important to them as wearing the right kind of clothing. While for others, a camera isn’t considered imperative, and they only want to take the occassional snapshot. Whichever approach you take to your photography, you’ll want your pictures to look their best. With that in mind, the following tips aim to sharpen your photography skills, and get your pictures looking better than ever
Starting them young is the best way to get your kids to develop a love for hiking, and the introduction doesn’t need to be put on hold in the winter. There are many hiking trails that are generally family friendly, and which young children can manage, even in the colder months. Check out the following possibilities for a hike with all the family this winter season. Trout Lake, Vancouver, Canada Although the destination is said to be at its best in the warmer months, Trout Lake is also worth a visit in the winter. The short hike makes it suitable for parents with young families, who might not want to spend too much time outside in the cold. You can...
The outdoors can be a suitable environment for several popular hobbies. Whether you’re new to a pastime, or have some experience, a different location can give you a new perspective and turn your hobby into an even more relaxing, enjoyable experience. Detailed below are some of the hobbies that are suited to the outdoor lifestyle. Painting And Sketching Creating artwork is a hobby that can often keep the creator indoors. However, an outside space provides an inspirational backdrop for completing an art project, or starting a new one. And with plenty of flora and fauna, natural habitats, landscapes, sunsets, birds and other wildlife, you’ll have no shortage of fresh ideas for new pieces of artwork. In addition, sketching can be...
