Camping
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Dear Natalie, What is this? And why?
By Natalie McCarthy Dear you, It’s a move to a written format. This new format is not limited by letters, questions, fears, worries, or problems; rather, it is expanded by them. Let me explain. You might remember how, for a while, I had the honor of answering questions through an advice column called “Ask Natalie.”…
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How are your post camping processes?
By Lynley Joyce It’s been a fantastic weekend camping and you’ve made it home after a long car drive. Everyone is off to work or school tomorrow, you’re exhausted and there’s a car full of camping gear, some of it wet and dirty. What do you do? Post camping processes: Depends on the circumstances Option…
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A review on High-Altitude Trekking in Ladakh, India
Political Location Map of Ladakh (Leh) Getting there: The easiest way to get to Ladakh is by flying from Delhi to Leh (the biggest town in Ladakh). It’s a two day drive from either Srinagar or Manali and you will pass over some of the world’s highest motorable passes. Be prepared for road closures, altitude…
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The Lean-to Virgin, A Comical Journey
By Janiel Green My first backpacking trip turned out to be an utter disaster. The trip consisted of a backpacking, snow-shoeing trip up the mountaineering route at Mount Whitney in California. I labelled myself as a failure and the weak link in the party of 3 who attempted the trip. Granted it was my first…
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Tips for Becoming a Better Outdoorswoman
By Andrea Willingham Whether you grew up in an outdoorsy family, or are just now discovering the joys of outdoorsmanship, there’s a lot to know and a lot to learn about this wonderful world of exploration and adventure in the great outdoors. And despite what the media and history books might have you believe, women…
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Trekking in Bhutan – From Dream to Reality
By Mary Lyons Bhutan had been a dream destination of mine for a long time, since before I moved overseas. Fifteen years ago I saw a quick blurb about it on television and thought, “I have to go there.” Just a couple of years ago, I finally went. Bhutan is more accessible than many people…
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Backcountry Camping for better health
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.…
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Camping in Beautiful Bhutan is not as Far Reaching as You Think
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 ______…”…
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Avoiding Bear Problems in the Backcountry
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…
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Getting Misty in the Cloud Peak Wilderness
By Robin EH. Bagley If you don’t mind running across a stray moose or getting a little chilly at night, consider a trip to Misty Moon Lake in the Cloud Peak Wilderness in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains. This summer we took two trips to this area on the western side of the Bighorns. This is one…