Tag: hiker

Yosemite National Park: Visitor’s guide

Unless you are unfamiliar with U.S. history and territories, you probably already know that Yosemite National Park has a monumental reputation. Most Americans have seen…

Outdoor sports you can take just about anywhere

All of us here at Outdoor Revival have one or two sports that we really live for. They are what get us outside, what gets…

Travel Tuesdays: Pick your partners carefully

Today I’m going to share two climbing stories that both carry the same message from two different angles: Pick your partners in adventure carefully. In…

How to choose the best hiking boots

Back when there was only a couple of styles to choose from and a handful of brands making high-quality hiking boots finding the best hiking…

Learn how to beat the fear of downhill hiking

Stef Zisovska

If you’re a passionate hiker who likes to climb mountains but has a debilitating fear when it comes to going downhill, don’t worry, because you…

It’s okay to turn back while hiking

If you are a keen hiker, there might be times when you find yourself in a situation where you cannot continue with the hike you planned. A…

Conquer the Appalachian Trail in only five months

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, commonly known as the Appalachian Trail, is one of the premier backpacking trails in the US. The 2,168-miles trail extends…

Don’t let rattlesnakes rattle you

First of all, you will be reassured to know that the chances of dying of a bite from a rattlesnake in the United States are about one…

blades in the bush axe knife

A blade in the bush – axes, hatchets, tomahawks, and knives.

Pretty much everyone takes some sort of blade with them into the wilderness. It’s just common sense, there are so many reasons you might need…

Experienced hiker uses survival skills to survive snowstorm

Doug Williams

I’ve been caught out in a couple of really bad snow storms in years past; luckily they didn’t turn into survival situations or I’d have…