Backpacking and hiking on an outside nature hike in the woods or forest with your family, friends, and loved ones can be a very fun and memorable experience. But, you need to be prepared for your hike! Below are some warnings and tips that will help you avoid certain situations that can damper your …
Does the thought of buying the perfect hiking gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out?
Is there a mature hiker or backpacker on your gift-giving list? What can you give to someone who already has everything?
So what is mountain sickness and why does it happen? Also known as altitude sickness, mountain sickness is characterized by common symptoms that occur when you ascend to higher altitudes too quickly.
Maybe you’re like me and are a senior hiker. With being an older hiker there come some life-threating safety concerns on the trail. Hiking is a fantastic solution to warding off the ravages of age. It is a great way to get back in shape. Firm up a few muscles. Lose a little weight.
One of the quintessential activities of backpacking is sitting around a campfire in the cool of the evening before retiring for the night. Roasted marshmallows are campfire favorites along with ghost stories and adventure tales from the day’s hike. Yes, the Geez has been known to embellish a story or two for the sake of …
It’s a Tick that Ticked Me Off Do you know what really ticks the Geez off? Above all, having a bad day is just the beginning. What started out as a beautiful hiking day turned ugly at the end. But, maybe I’m digressing a little. So, let me fill in the backstory on how I …