A Guide to Adventure

Hiking and camping can be so much fun, or it can be a nightmare if you are not prepared. From Leave No Trace to who has the right of way, today I am breaking down the 5 Things You Should Never Do On The Trail.  Bonus Tip: Leave Rock Cairns alone. They are used as trail markers, and many people rely on them. Don't add or take away from them. LET THEM BE.  Don't Travel Alone.  Many people swear by solo hiking, and I know I would enjoy the time to myself as well. However, it can be very dangerous, and lonely (especially at night). When you are going on more than just a day hike alone, your chances of getting injured are greatly increased. If you fall and break your leg, and you are out of cell range what are you going to do?  Bringing your best friends, or significant other along is a great bonding experience, and there is nothing better than roasting marshmallows around the campfire with the people you love. If you insist on going alone, let s...

Summer time offers many outdoor activities, hiking, swimming, and of course camping. Whether you are traveling to another country, or looking for a new adventure closer to home,  camping is the most affordable and scenic way to spend a vacation. As a regular camper, I am always looking for a new spot that offers something more exciting. Here are the Top 5 most insane and amazing camping spots across the world! 5. Tree Camping, Germany These awesome hanging tents, or portaledges, are the specialty of the Waldseilgarten camping resort in Germany. For roughly 200 dollars a night, the resort will give you an elevated tent high in the trees or on a cliff-side, provide you with all the gear, and they even feed you! 4. The Human Nest, California, USA Treebones Resort in Big Sur, California is a totally unique experience (this one I definitely want to go to) since you actually get to sleep in a human sized bird nest. The structures are built just as a bird would, and to keep the natura...

5. The Kokoda Track The Kokoda Trail is one of the world’s great treks, taking enthusiastic, fit hikers on a journey that will challenge and inspire. Follow the path where Australian and Japanese armies engaged in bitter warfare during the early days of World War II. Papua New Guinea’s unforgiving, rugged wilderness provides an unforgettable backdrop for a life-changing experience. 60 miles long, the Kokoda Trail takes trekkers through mountainous country that boasts incredible rainforest and jungles that are home to rare species of ferns, orchids and birds. Sparkling mountain streams and steep valley climbs provide breathtaking contrasts throughout the trek. In 2009, 13 people died in a plane crash en route to the trailhead, and four more hikers died on the trail, which takes up to 11 days to complete. They faced malaria, extreme heat, frigid nights, and daily bone-soaking afternoon rains. The route itself has been called a StairMaster in a steam room, with ankle-deep clay muck,...

In the United States, and many other developed countries clean drinking water is taken for granted everyday. What most of us aren't prepared for is what will be our demise. A person can only live three to five days without consuming clean water. In emergency situations FEMA recommends having one gallon of water per person, per day!  All it takes is a strong enough earthquake, tornado, flood or fire to destroy our clean water supply. As Americans we have seen in recent years with the blizzard in New York City last year, and the ongoing Flint water crisis in Michigan .  We cannot always rely on something/someone to provide for our basic necessitates for us. This is why having an emergency water filter is essential to surviving a catastrophic event.  With the right filter you can drink out of a mud puddle, or swimming pool and be completely safe and HYDRATED ! 5. Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System The Sawyer Mini is very small, only weighing abou...