I do prefer to pack freeze-dried food over MREs. But if all I had were MREs, I’d be fine with that. But some people think they taste horrible. And there’s a long-standing debate about MREs.Here’s a discussion on this hotly debated topic if you want to dig deeper....
While I love doing via ferratas, I’ve only dipped my toe into mountaineering, having tried ice-climbing with an instructor and done aMont Blanc glacier walk, which I loved. I’d like to explore mountaineering more, and am getting into ski touring this year, but plan to do it gradually ...
Make intelligent decisions of what you do and don’t want—rather than blindly buying heavy gear when you may not need it. * Base Pack Weight (BPW) includes your pack and all necessary equipment for your hike; but excludes food, water, and fuel. It also does not include stuff like ...
Not only can colder temps worsen symptoms for some people who have MS, snow and ice on the sidewalks and streets can make getting around difficult or even impossible, especially if you have trouble walking or use a wheelchair. “Ice and snow can make for potential hazards for persons wh...
Singapore,Taiwan,Vietnam(where it’s called Tet),NepalandTibet(Losar), andSouth Korea(Seollal) are among the other Asian countries that celebrate Lunar New Year, all in different ways. Wherever you go, you’ll find people marking this spring festival with colorful festivities, special foods, ...