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Winston Endall

May 4, 2020
11 min

Ruck Marching For Hiking Fitness And Fat Loss

In a modern context, nothing will condition you for hiking better than going on walks while carrying a load in a pack.

LiveWild Radio's 10 Commandments Of Training

Winston Endall

Apr 26, 2020
6 min

LiveWild Radio's 10 Commandments Of Training

I've been coaching athletes for a long time and I've distilled my philosophy down to a few key ideas. Goal is to get the most ROI.

Winston Endall

Apr 15, 2020
16 min

Training for the Outdoors, Simplified

New to exercise, this is for you. It covers the the principles of training and program design.

Best Backpacking Trips in the Adirondacks High Peaks

Winston Endall

Jan 5, 2020
11 min

Best Backpacking Trips in the Adirondacks High Peaks

100s of miles of trails, free camping, rugged terrain, and 46 peaks over 4k feet. Here's our favourite backpacking trips in ADK High Peaks.

Winston Endall

Dec 21, 2019
10 min

Adirondack High Peaks Backpacking Guide

The Adirondack High Peaks should be on your list of destinations for backpacking. Easy and free access, epic hiking and real mountains!

Winston Endall

Dec 2, 2019
8 min

How to Plan a Backpacking Trip

Intro When you've got all your gear, broken in your boots and packed your pack it's time to plan your backpacking trip. You can wing it b...

Winston Endall

Dec 2, 2019
7 min

Navigation for Backpacking

Wilderness navigation is knowing where you are, where you want to go and how to get there. Read on to learn how.

How to Build a First Aid Kit for Backpacking

Winston Endall

Nov 5, 2019
7 min

How to Build a First Aid Kit for Backpacking

Of all the things you need for backpacking your first aid kit might be the least sexy but if you need it, then it’s the most important.

Winston Endall

Jun 19, 2019
9 min

How to Choose Footwear for Backpacking

Choosing the right footwear is essential for successful ventures. We explore what you need to know about choosing footwear to get you far.

Winston Endall

May 28, 2019
12 min

Top Tips for Safe Backpacking

This article covers most of the potential risks you might encounter on the trail and how to mitigate them.

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