Desert hiker examining cryptobiotic soil crust on Colorado Plateau near sandstone formations
Environmental Ethics and Stewardship

Cryptobiotic Soil: A Desert Hiker’s Field ID Guide

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Hiking mentor teaching trail navigation to mentee at alpine junction with mountain peaks
Hiking Community

Want Hiking Mentorship? Here’s How Club Programs Actually Work

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Hiker on empty fall trail above cloud inversion during shoulder season in North Cascades
Hiking Destinations and Trails

Shoulder Season Hiking: Why Smart Hikers Skip Peak Season

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Winter hiker examining fogged Smith goggles on snowy alpine ridge above treeline
Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing

Stop Goggle Fogging on Winter Hikes: 7 Field-Tested Fixes

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Solo hiker writing trip plan in trail register before hiking with satellite messenger attached
Day Hiking

Solo Hiking Safety: The Trip Plan Protocol SAR Teams Want

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A professional hiker on a rocky ridge wearing an Arc'teryx jacket and Hyperlite Mountain Gear backpack, demonstrating perfect posture and balance against a dramatic alpine sky.
Backpacking and Thru-Hiking

Distribute Pack Weight to Center of Gravity

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A professional scrambler in a red Arc'teryx jacket carefully assessing a sandstone fin on an exposed ridge during golden hour.
Alpine Scrambling and Mountaineering

Test Handholds for Stability Before Committing Weight

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A professional mountaineer wearing an Arc'teryx jacket and Black Diamond helmet stands at the edge of a trail looking up at a rocky peak, illuminated by golden hour sunlight.
Types of Hiking and Trekking

Transition From Hiking to Peak Bagging Safely

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A professional hiker navigating technical scree terrain in the Dolomites wearing Arc'teryx and La Sportiva gear, demonstrating stability and confidence.
Wilderness First Aid and Emergency Preparedness

Tape Ankles to Prevent Sprains on Unstable Ground

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A professional hiker in an Arc'teryx jacket standing on a high mountain ridge, consulting a topographic map against a backdrop of dramatic peaks during golden hour.
Navigation and Route Finding

Read Terrain Features to Orient Without a Compass

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