Wilderness Adventure: Avoid Dehydration
Second to air, water is the next most basic need for human survival. This post covers how the body uses water, how to recognize and treat dehydration.
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Wilderness Adventure: Buying Equipment
With this post my Wilderness Adventure for Beginners series turns to backpacking equipment. The Internet has enough equipment reviewers so my articles won’t be about...
Climb to the Meiler-Hutte: Wetterstein Mountains, Garmisch, Germany
During the Summer of 1989 I was in the U.S. Army stationed in Hanau, Germany. I was among 102 soldiers to compete in the Soldier...
Wilderness Adventure: Planning for Distance & Days
“Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking; You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits.” ― Cindy Ross,...
Wilderness Adventure: Picking A Destination Part 3 (Climate & Weather)
“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” - Anthony J. D'Angelo[1] Climate and weather are sometimes confused as...
Wilderness Adventure: Picking A Destination Part 2 (Terrain)
"God never made an ugly landscape. All that the sun shines on is beautiful, so long as it is wild." - John Muir[1] After your...
Wilderness Adventure: Picking a Destination Part 1
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ― John Muir[1] Do you have a dream adventure? How about the place you...
Wilderness Adventure: Am I Fit Enough?
Your biggest concern might be whether you are fit enough to complete a wilderness adventure. It is a point to consider. However, in my experience...
How To Complete The Wilderness Adventure Of Your Dreams
You want to go on a wilderness adventure but the uncertainty is overwhelming. You have more questions than answers. How many miles can I walk...