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Hiking is just walking in the woods, right? How hard can it be? If you live in the midwest where everything is flat then you might not...

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The field of wilderness survival is vast but there are 5 key skills that are the most important to learn.

Part 3 is all you need to know about winter camping. We've covered clothing, footwear & shelters. Now we'll hit fire, snowshoes & crampons.

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Your probally didn't know that the 10 Essentials for Hiking also lay the groundwork emergency preparedness. We run through it all.

In Part 2- Almost Everything You Need To Know About Winter Camping we cover shelters.

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.

Winter camping is challenging and rewarding. It lets you get out when everyone else is cooped up inside. Enjoy 30+ years of tips!

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No matches, no problem. With birch bark and a spark you'll have a campfire in no time!

Tips and tricks to set up a Hennessy camping hammock. It can be tricky but this video shows you how to get it right!

Getting the perfect hang with a hammock can be a case of trial and error. We simplify it!