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‘Tis the season to get your layers on and embrace winter hiking!Here’s how to get prepared and enjoy winter hiking at its finest.

It’s November, but it's still camping season in a lot of places! That means trails to hike, vistas to chase, and sleeping bags to pack. What goes into planning an overnight backpacking trip of your own? There are plenty of items to consider, but don't let those stop you from enjoying the great outdoors.

It is important to consider being up to times in gear, but also to be familiarized and comfortable with it as well. Here are some tips and tricks to keep that backpacking trip on the fun list as you aim for ultralight packing. In this article learn about the the gear, backpacks, tents, and food accessories to help save weight camping.

You may think that there is no hiking where you live. Sure, you might not have access to mountains or forests or deep wilderness, but there are trails and hiking opportunities that are closer than you think. The easiest way to find sweet hikes near you is to look at trail apps. There are so many trail finder apps and websites that it can be mind-boggling. Some useful ones to get started and find nearby trails are AllTrails, Trailforks, and Hiking Project. Hiking your local trails can also give you a convenient opportunity to train for bigger trips you have planned.

If you’re interested in engaging with nature, it’s important to understand land stewardship, and what goes into building and maintaining trails.

Welcome to Hiking 101: Getting into Hiking. Class is in session. Hiking; the word itself conjures imagery of mountain passes, alpine meadows full of wildflowers, fresh air, granola bars, spandex, and epic social media posts. For many people, hiking is almost an abstract concept. What is hiking, actually? How accessible is this mysterious activity? Is it leisure, or sport?

It’s not every day that we think about the condition of our insoles inside of our hiking footwear. However, after miles-upon-miles of time on trail, the foam can get compressed down and thinner in areas of the insole. Therefore, you won’t be getting those cushioning benefits that the footbed had originally. 

The temperature is dropping like a stone, and ice and snow are piling up in the great outdoors. Some people hide. Others get out there. If you are one of the adventurous soles (sic), choosing the right pair of winter boots is not an easy feat. Many manufacturers tout a temperature rating. -40ᵒ F. Really? You mean if I go outside in -40ᵒ, my toes won’t freeze and fall off if I’m wearing those boots? Wait, are we on the southern-most continent observing penguins? Not sure how accurate those temperature ratings are.

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