Hiking

Mountain climbing is a fun, exhilarating hobby that is loved by people who want the thrill, and those who aim to build both physical and mental resilience. However, this fun hobby can cost quite some pretty pennies to carry out (and by pretty pennies I mean a lot of money). Mountain climbing is considered to…

The thought of skiing in mountaineering boots might seem like a dangerous, impossible idea to you, but it is a question many people have asked, and continue to ask. What if you have mountaineering boots that you’ve invested a lot of money in, and you want to go skiing, but you don’t want to invest…

Are you interested in snowboarding or planning a trip? You’ll need to prepare some equipment for the activity; one of which is a snowboarding boot. But what happens when you don’t have a snowboard boot, can’t afford to get one, or want to make do with some other boot you have? Mountaineering boots for instance…

Sometimes, when you get a pair of mountaineering boots, they fit your feet perfectly and are comfortable from the first time you use them. However, sometimes they are so tight, stiff, and uncomfortable that you can’t enjoy using them until you do something about them. At this point, two things come to mind; stretching the…

One of the most important considerations when rappelling is the nature and size of the rope you will be using. The quality of rope you choose is connected to the quality of experience you’ll have, as well as the safety in the process. If you’re wondering what rope size you should use when rappelling, then…

Abseiling is a fun activity for all ages and groups of people. It is one sporting activity that a group of friends or even the entire family can take part in. The benefits of abseiling include improved self-esteem, better endurance and strength, improved decision-making skills, and overall enjoyment. If you want to enjoy this fun…

Many people see rappelling as an easy sport, so they don’t consider it necessary to engage in any practice before they actually go rappelling for the first time. However, rappelling is considered one of the most dangerous activities and one that is responsible for a good number of accidents owing to human errors, equipment faults,…

Rappelling is an interesting sport, but don’t be mistaken; it has also one of the most dangerous sports out there. If something were to go wrong, accidents that occur from rappelling can be life-threatening so you must be very careful when engaging in the activity. You might be wondering ‘what is so dangerous about rappelling?’…

Are you looking to buy a new pair of trekking poles but are not sure about suitable weight? Also, do you want to know if you need one pole or two? Read on, you will find answers to all your questions. Does trekking pole weight matter? Yes. It is important to take weight into account…