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Winter Hiking and Hydration

Whenever you go hiking, it's important to stay properly hydrated. This is especially important in winter, when even mild dehydration can cloud your judgment and reduce your energy level. In winter, water loss occurs through perspiration and respiration.... 

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The Human Burrito

This is NOT a backpacking recipe! It's a technique I learned for warming an hypothermia victim during my Wilderness First Aid certification class in Vermont recently. The Human Burrito is based on vapor barrier survival techniques that I've written... 

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Winter Hiking Safety Tips

Winter can be a dangerous time to hike or camp in the backcountry, but with planning and proper preparation, a winter hike can be a safe and enjoyable experience. Please keep the following in mind when planning an outing: For safety, never hike alone... 

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Solo Backpacking and Trip Plans

I do a lot of solo backpacking because it can be difficult to find a good hiking partners and because dealing with their shuttle logistics can be extremely frustrating. However, even though I hike alone, I often camp with other backpackers who I've... 

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Wind Chill Basics for Hikers

When I was hiking in the mountains this past weekend, the temperatures were in the mid-thirties to lower forties, but felt much colder. There was still a lot of snow on the ground and the wind was blowing steadily on the ridges I was hiking over at an... 

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