Like ski poles, trekking poles help you push forward and upward. This will give more rhythm to your step, and ultimately increase your overall hiking speed. DON’T MISS OUT ON DO IT YOURSELF UPDATES Sign up for the newsletter today! 2. They’ll reduce the impact and pressure on your kne...
Today, the use of canes is mostly reserved for mobility devices or aids—basically to help people to improve balance and to allow them to go out and about when, maybe, without a cane, there would be a higher risk of falling. Because of that, they’re sometimes also referred to as “m...
I’m also a huge fan of trekking and have trekked all over the world. I do a multi-day hike or trek every year. This year it was one in the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria, and theLycian Wayin Turkey andKilimanjaroin Tanzania. I think there are so many benefits to being on the trail ...
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....
The fourth day is exciting because you get an early start to the Llactapata Inca site where you’ll see Machu Picchu in the distance. Yes, you do see a few Inca sites withSalkantay Trekking. In the afternoon, you also get to see the 300 meter high waterfall which generates electricity ...
In terms of behavioral aspects,larger birds often exhibit territorial dominanceand may have an edge in mating and resource acquisition. This is seen in the large, territorial swans like the Trumpeter Swan, which dominates large territories in North America. Large size in birds can also be linked...
Why Do Apex Predators Exist? The existence of apex predators is a result of natural selection. Over time, certain species have developed traits that allowed them to dominate their habitats. To understand the role of apex predators, we need to discuss the flow of energy through a food chain....
Rab’s products and I don’t want to single them out.All of the big outdoor brands seem to do the same thing.I could tell you about the nice Osprey day pack I have that has a pair of gear loops for your ice axe, and two more slightly smaller gear loops for your trekking ...
If you already have some of your own gear, consider renting extras via the à la carte option at Camp Crate, where you can find everything from trekking poles to high-tech camping stoves. Here's what makes America's newest national park worthy of its upgrade Have fun (and don’t tr...