Hiking & Backpacking

How to Select Hiking Guides

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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There's a great deal to consider when preparing a hike: where to go, how to get there, how long the hike will take and how difficult the hike will be. These are but a few of many hikers' most common concerns. Thankfully, you can select local ... more »

How to Select Medical Supplies When Backpacking

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The time to prepare a first aid kit is before you need it. The same is true for first aid kits for backpacking. On a backpacking trip, the chances are that you'll be far from medical help. So, always carry a well-stocked medical kit specific to ... more »

How to Skip Stones

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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It can be very satisfying to fling a stone into the water and watch it gracefully skip over the wet surface. Getting the technique down for skipping stones can take a little practice. Here are some tips on how to skip stones... more »

How to Spend the Weekend in Mesa, Arizona

By Zach Chouteau

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Arizona’s third-largest metropolis is an intriguing blend of Latino, Native American and Mormon influences—-and one of the fastest-growing cities in America in recent years. Even with this ongoing growth visitors will enjoy an unhurried pace, ... more »

How to Start a Camp Fire with One Match

By ejustian

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Oh no! How will you roast your hotdogs and make smores? You're down to ONE match and civilization is so far away! How will you start your fire with just one match? Don't worry...here's what you do..... more »

How to Store Food Securely When Backpacking

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Your backpacking trip will be ruined if you can't keep your food secure from animals. Here are some steps that can guarantee your food will be available when you want it... more »

How to Stretch for Hiking

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Being on the trail requires a fit body to tackle tough terrain. Stretching before and after a hike, as described in these steps, helps the hiker keep his body fit to make the grade... more »

How to Survive in the Backwoods

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Survive the backwoods by planning before you hike or camp in unfamiliar territory. Inform others of your travel plans and always hike with a friend. Carry a survival pack even on day hikes and do not panic if you lose your way. Stay calm, avoid ... more »

How to Survive When Lost in the Cold Mountains

By bluemoon

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ALWAYS tell someone where you are going. Leaving a plan for your trip into the mountains will be helpful in case you get lost. Don't travel alone... more »

How to Swing From Vines

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The image of Tarzan casually swinging through the jungle on a vine is an alluring one, even if unrealistic. While you might not be able to swing through the jungle with a monkey's agility, you can use vines to swing limited distances and lower ... more »

How to Take a Baby on a Hike

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Children of any age love being outdoors. Planning ahead and using the right supplies will make hiking with your baby an enjoyable experience for the entire family... more »

How to take a bearing with a compass

By knewf

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In the "modern" age of high tech, many outdoor hikers are equipped with high tech gadgets such as GPS and I-pods. It is always useful however to know how to use the "old fashioned" way of orienteering and map reading. Taking a ... more »

How to Take a Family Portrait on a Hike

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Enjoying time with your family is something that you want to remember for years to come, and family portraits are the perfect way to record these memories. If hiking is something you and your family enjoy, you will find ample possibilities for ... more »

How to Take a Hiking Tour in the Cairngorm Mountains

By Patricia Tebbe

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The Cairngorm Mountain Region, situated in Northeast Scotland, boasts breathtaking mountains, rivers and lochs as well as a superb hiking environment. By following these simple steps, you’ll be able to plan the perfect hiking tour... more »

How to Take a Hiking Tour of the Cotswolds

By Amy Stone, eHow UK

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As an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds plays home to some of the UK’s most breathtaking scenery. The beautiful area, covering parts of the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, is actually about 25 ... more »

How to Take a Hiking Tour of the Scottish Highlands

By Fin Young, eHow UK

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The Highlands of Scotland offer some of the most beautiful and challenging hiking terrain in the whole of Europe. From day excursions to week-long expeditions, the Highlands attract thousands of visitors every year, each eager to experience this ... more »

How to Take a Hiking Tour on the Burren

By Gigi Burgdorf, eHow UK

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The Burren in Ireland's County Clare is a "karst" landscape, which is an area of irregular limestone with fissures, caverns and sinkholes caused by erosion. It is often said to resemble the surface of the moon, which makes visiting the Burren a ... more »

How to take Your Kids Backpacking

By moedean

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Backpacking with your kids can be fun and rewarding. Children seem to have a natural curiosity for Mother Nature and backpacking would be a great adventure for your kids. Going backpacking with your kids can be educational, but most of all it ... more »

How to Tell How Old Animal or Human Tracks Are

By Violetsnow

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When faced with two tracks of different age, it's usually easy to tell which one was made earlier--the one with more rounded edges and blurred details. But knowing where a track was made requires a mental file of information gleaned from past ... more »

How to Think Like an Ultralight Backpacker

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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While there's no formal definition of ultralight backpacking, packs under 10 lb. are generally considered ultralight. The freedom and ease that comes from packing ultralight can feel incredible; however, to get there you need to start thinking ... more »

How to Tie a Lark's Head Knot

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Many people use a lark's head knot to tie something to a ring, such as luggage tags and keys. The knot is easy to tie, but it can get confusing if you do it too quickly. Here's how it's done... more »

How to Trail Run When There is No Trail

By johnboyanoski

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Let's face it, running on a treadmill is dull. And, running on an oval track gets pretty lame after about three loops. Running on busy urban streets or event backcountry roads is pretty dangerous. These aren't your only options. If you say your ... more »

How to Train for Mountaineering

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Mountaineering is not hiking, climbing or camping. It's all three of those things, usually combined with inclement weather and in a high altitude setting. At every corner and with each step danger lurks, so training is of paramount importance to ... more »

How to Trek Morocco Ait Bougmez Valley

By journeybeyond

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There's a list it seems for everything these days: The Seven Wonders of the World; This Year's Top Movies; The Worst Gas Guzzlers, 100 Places to See Before You Die, etcetera. Well, if a list could be made about Morocco--Top 10 Morocco Gems, for ... more »

How to Trek The Grand Canyon in Summer Heat

By journeybeyond

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People often find this strangely simple yet amazing fact true especially when hiking: The higher you go—towards the sun, mind you—the colder the weather becomes. The lower you go—away from the sun, you see—the hotter the weather becomes. Remember ... more »

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