Aug 28, 2025
Learn different and tasty ways to get the nutritious fuel you need to climb your next summit without running out of steam. You'll find out when it's good to eat junk food and when you need to pile on the carbs, protein and/or fat. Let my hiking nutritionist friend Lucy teach you proven techniques to make sure you've...
Aug 21, 2025
Many of you are familiar with the disappearance of Gerry Largay, trail name Inchworm.
In 2013, Gerry went missing near Stratton Maine on her thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. After Maine’s most extensive search in their history, she was not found. In fact, it wasn’t until more than two years later that a...
Aug 14, 2025
Learn what to do when you are threatened by lightning, especially if you are caught exposed outdoors including the proper safety position and what to do if someone gets hit by lightning. You’ll also learn what constitutes a safe shelter during a thunderstorm. This is important information that could save your...
Aug 14, 2025
Learn how to hike and backpack safely in bear country plus how to determine whether a bear is a black bear or a brown (grizzly). You'll learn what to do if you are attacked by a bear. How you respond is DIFFERENT depending on which type of bear you encounter!
You'll learn about proper wilderness food storage and how...
Jul 31, 2025
Learn how to safely cross rivers while hiking with expert tips on gear, technique, and decision-making. Avoid one of the top causes of trail deaths with these essential tips. Crossing rivers may not seem as frightening as bears or lightning—but it’s the most dangerous part of many wilderness hikes.
Drowning is...