Ultralight Backpacking: Defining Base Weight, Benefits, and Setup Strategies
Ultralight backpacking is defined by a 'base weight' of gear, excluding consumables, typically under 10 pounds (4.5 kg), with some setups aiming for u...
By Jordan
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Trail Shoes for Hiking: When to Use Them, Key Differences, and Considerations
Trail running shoes can be used for hiking on well-maintained trails with light loads, but traditional hiking footwear is superior for rugged terrain,...
By Jordan
Hiking Poles: Benefits, Types, Techniques, and Proper Use
Effective hiking pole use involves proper sizing, mastering fundamental techniques for varied terrain, and correctly utilizing the pole strap to enhan...
By Jordan
Running in Broken Bow, OK: Locations, Trails, and Safety Tips
Broken Bow, Oklahoma, provides diverse running options, primarily within Beavers Bend and Hochatown State Parks, offering both scenic paved roads and ...
By Alex
Gravel Hiking: Techniques, Gear, and Safety
Successfully hiking on gravel requires specific gear, mindful foot placement, appropriate body mechanics, and targeted physical preparation to maintai...
By Jordan
Hiking: Understanding "Out and Back" Trails, Planning, and Benefits
An "out and back" hiking route involves traversing a trail from a starting point to a destination and returning along the same path.
By Jordan
Adventurous Trekking: What It Is, How to Prepare, and Safety Considerations
Adventurous trekking defines a multi-day, self-supported journey through remote, often extreme and challenging natural environments, demanding signifi...
By Jordan
Hard Hikes: Defining Difficulty, Physiological Demands, and Preparation
A hard hike involves a demanding combination of significant elevation gain, long distances, challenging technical terrain, and often adverse environme...
By Alex
Running Shoes for Trekking: Suitability, Risks, and Alternatives
While running shoes are engineered for specific biomechanical demands of running, they are generally not suitable for trekking due to fundamental diff...
By Jordan
