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Jun 9
1 min

#TrekTipTuesday – Outdoors with Kids

Parents often express angst and uncertainty at the thought of adventuring with their kids. It doesn't hae to be this way. Here's one key tip

Winston Endall

Mar 31
8 min

Using The 10 Hiking Essentials For Emergency Preparedness

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

Winston Endall

Jan 5
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 25, 2019
9 min

Almost Everything You Need To Know About Winter Camping - Part 1

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

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.

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.

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