From The Trail – Page 30 – Cnoc Outdoors

May 23, 2017

Knee Pain Prevention for Hikers

Most hikers (and, well, most of the other regular humans we know) suffer from some sort of knee problems: either after 10 km of hiking, after 30 miles or just when going downhill with a heavy pack. I am no...

May 11, 2017

Training For Backpacking With No Time Outdoors

Now that the hiking season is just around the corner, getting fit and staying fit are paramount for an enjoyable and injury free season. If you are like me and find that you can't really do full-time training outdoors, or...

Apr 20, 2017

Staying Safe And Comfortable When Hiking In Hot Weather

Hiking in hot weather is a great experience, and for many of us it can be the only time we get for a long trip, but it has many downsides: the constant sweat, the chase after water from the fear...

3 comments ·Mar 31, 2017

Water carrying methods on the trail

Many times, carrying water while backpacking or hiking is vital; and not just 12 oz until the next water hole, but as much as a gallon at a time between water points. When backpacking, there is also the need for...

Mar 17, 2017

Is fast hiking really about being fast?

The tortoise and the hare is one of those stories that everyone has heard at some point: from a school teacher, a coach, a parent or just the book at some point. But in case you somehow missed the whole...