Backcountry Camping for better health

Amy Fahlman Health, Activities, Camping, Fishing, Fitness and Well-Being, Hiking, Travel and Adventure 25 Comments
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How Backcountry Camping can decrease Stress, Pain, and Renew your Appreciation for Life.

By Amy Fahlman

Overworked, overstressed, not enough hours in a day, responsible for too many tasks, projects, or people? As a physiotherapist, I commonly encounter how a high demand, high distraction lifestyle manifests not only as mental anguish but physical pain. However, recent research has shown you can actually reverse these negative effects by spending time immersed in nature. This is why I love backcountry camping – to routinely unplug from devices and reconnect with oneself. Here read more

Camping in Beautiful Bhutan is not as Far Reaching as You Think

Mary Lyons Travel and Adventure, Camping, Getting equipped, Hiking, Trekking 55 Comments
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By Mary Lyons

When I tell people I went to Bhutan, I get mixed reactions. Sometimes I get asked, “Where’s Bhutan?” Others say, “Oh, is everybody really happy there?” in reference to their reputation for measuring Gross National Happiness. But the response I get most often is, “Wow, I want to go there, but ______…” You can fill in the blank. There’s always a but, and when it comes to Bhutan, there are two main obstacles that prevent people from visiting this amazing country. read more

Experience the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup

Robin EH. Bagley Wild Animals, Activities, Travel and Adventure 59 Comments
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By Robin EH. Bagley

If you’re on the lookout for new, memorable experience, point your compass toward the Black Hills of South Dakota. Every September, Custer State Park rounds up their herd of 1,300 buffalo, not something you see every day. Disclaimer: the proper name for these animals is American Bison; however, they are colloquially referred to as buffalo throughout this region.

In fact, it’s something that might not have happened at all if hadn’t been for conservation efforts in places read more

Avoiding Bear Problems in the Backcountry

Carley Fairbrother Safety and Survival, Camping, Food and Cooking, Getting equipped, Wild Animals 70 Comments
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By Carley Fairbrother

I went on my first backpacking trip when I was 19, and since then, solo backpacking has been an important part of my life. It does shock people sometimes, though. One of the first things people ask is, “what about bears?”

On the other end of the spectrum, I hear people talking about their bad habits and saying, “I’ve been doing it like this for years, and I’ve never had a problem.”

Both these mind frames can really ruin a trip. On one hand, the fear of bears can read more

Hike the Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves

Joy Sheehan Travel and Adventure, Hiking 53 Comments
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By Joy Sheehan

Hike the Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves before it’s too late!

Located just 12 miles outside of downtown Juneau, Alaska sits the Mendenhall Glacier. Hundreds of thousands of visitors gaze upon its beauty each year, but very few people actually see it from its most beautiful angle: the inside.

Inside the glacier is a series of ice caves that are simply otherworldly — like walking through the wardrobe into Narnia. Only all of Narnia is blue. And you had to hike a moderately strenuous 3.5 mile trail (each way) to get there.

However, read more

The Complete Safety Guide for Camping with Dogs

Bailey Chauner Pets, Camping, Getting equipped, Resources 45 Comments
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By Bailey Chauner, Redfin

How to Prepare, What to Pack, and Campsite Safety for a Fun Outdoor Adventure with Your Dog

At Redfin, we know that sometimes your home away from home is a tent hidden in the woods. And it wouldn’t feel like your second home without your dog by your side. With summer in full swing, Redfin has compiled the ultimate safety guide for camping with your dog! Camping with your dogs requires a bit of preparation and safety precautions to ensure that you and your dogs can enjoy a safe and fun outdoor adventure – but we’re here to help! We’ve read more

Moon Running

Emily Pennington Trail Running, Essays/Short Stories 28 Comments
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A creative essay…

By Emily Pennington

The moment I decide to start trail running is around 4:51 pm on a Friday, my body tepid from four hours of sleep and sunset crawling over the horizon by the minute. Armed with a muddy pair of tennis shoes and no headlamp, I set off for Griffith Park after work, promising myself that, no matter what, I would not slow my pace below a run for the entirety of the six-mile trail.

*                                       *

Steady your breathing; find a rhythm. My insides read more

Using a post camping checklist or process

Lynley Joyce Camping, Getting equipped, Glamping, Resources, Travel and Adventure 33 Comments
Free Checklists post camping

By Lynley Joyce

Packing up, getting home and unpacking is the part of the post camping process most of us enjoy the least. Here’s a bit of a rundown to help you get through it all.

1. Packing up

There are two broad approaches to packing up the campsite.

  1. Clean, dry and organise everything as much as possible to make life easier back at home.
  2. Stuff everything back into bags and the vehicle to worry about when you get home.

Obviously (A) is the better option, but it’s not always practical. If the last day of camping is wet, most of us get out as quickly as possible. Often most of us have better things to do on the last day of a camping trip than ‘housework’. read more

Ask Natalie video program for women outdoor adventurers starts today!

Camping for Women Admin Resources, Activities, Camping, General, Safety and Survival, Travel and Adventure 133 Comments
Ask Natalie Banner Dear Natalie: Who else does this?

By Nicole Anderson

If you have seen posts published on Camping for Women’s YouTube, Facebook or Twitter accounts over the past two weeks, you might already have seen the video trailers of the brand new and exciting ‘Ask Natalie’ program.

If you haven’t seen or heard what all the fuss is about yet, then do scroll through this post and have a look at this fabulous and latest development to come onto the scene.

So what is ‘Ask Natalie’?

Ask Natalie is a dedicated free resource for all women outdoor enthusiasts read more

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