After you find your first geocache and you go to sign the log or start reading logs before finding a cache you will quickly notice that there is a lot of lingo and acronyms that are used in the geocaching world. I figured I would share some of the more common ones here with you
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Do you have the stuff in your pack to make a field repair to your tent, boots, or other gear? Having something fail miles from the trail head can really ruin a trip, but having a well stocked repair kit can save the day and the trip. Here are some things to consider having
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Dr. Welch is a professor of pediatrics at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y. He is also a licensed professional guide, a certifying instructor (and field course instructor) for the Wilderness Education Association and a member of the Wilderness Medical Society. Welch has drunk from many water sources with no filter other than his teeth.
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Wearing Cotton – Cotton is great for bombing around town or the trip to the mall. It is soft and comfortable but once cotton is wet, it stays wet and loses any insulating properties. If the summer nothing is worse than your sweat drenched clammy cotton shirt sticking to you. Pick wicking clothing; you can
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Making the transition from car camping to wilderness camping and backpacking leaves the question about bathrooms… Believe it or not you are going to have to go in the woods, you are going to have to and bury it and maybe even pack it out… Let’s dive umm.. head first into this semi-taboo subject. Most
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by Falcon Guides. Husky Hiker wants to get out more and lose some weight… Do you want to get outside, hike more? Enjoy the weather? I’m all about motivating you to get out and do more and maybe drop some pounds in the process. HuskyHiker.com will share hiking tips, weight loss tips, trips and other adventures… All Aboard!
