Altitude sickness is the term we’ve given to a range of uncomfortable, sometimes serious, symptoms. While there are many complexities to what cause altitude sickness there are really just two primary factors: altitude and time. Balancing the speed of elevation gain is the only way to avoid altitude sickness while hiking. There are ways to […]
Going out on a hike can inspire a spirit of adventure and a thirst for more. Avid hikers find themselves exploring as many trails as they can access. The activity is fulfilling physically and mentally. As we progress in our fitness and abilities, though, we can find ourselves wanting to take on more challenging terrain. […]
Scrambling is truly a unique activity. Scrambling bridges the gap between hiking and mountaineering, and as scrambling continues to gain popularity it is important to go over the different scrambling grades. In this post we outline the way scrambles are graded in the US and the UK. US and UK Scramble Grades There are two […]
What we seek in nature can be akin to what we seek in a partner. We want to find someone who just feels right to be around. All too often, though, we can let finding a significant other become too complicated. Dating shouldn’t have to feel difficult or forced though. Rather, it should be simple, […]
If you are being stalked by a mountain lion the situation should be treated with the utmost seriousness. Mountain lions, also referred to as cougars and pumas, are efficient predators that can be a real threat to your life if you meet face to face. While encounters with a mountain lion are unlikely, it is […]