You’ve spent months, maybe years, planning a big thru-hike. Now, you’re out on trail and you or one of your companions experience an emergency. Like a life-or-death or life-altering emergency. As much as we expect to stay safe, as much as we take precautions to avoid...
River crossings are one of the most dangerous activities you can do on a long distance hike, so (needless to say) it’s good to be prepared. Ned Tibbits is a wilderness skills instructor for Mountain Education, Inc. and has nearly 50 years of experience as a...
If you hike a long trail, you’re bound to meet some wildlife on your journey. It’s a good idea to research what to do when you come into closer proximity with them. Below is some starter information for animal encounters, as experienced by Cheer on the PCT...
