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How to Avoid Some of the Worst Hiking Mistakes You Can Make
For the most part, hiking is a very simple process, you find a trail, grab your water and hiking shoes and you're out the door. But...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 21, 20226 min read
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6 Ways to Survive the Cold Winter Until the Next Camping Season
If you really want to secret to surviving winter it's super simple, just move to Southern California! Just kidding (sort of) but like...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 7, 20225 min read
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The 10 Perfect Holiday Gifts that Hikers Actually Want!
Finding the right gift for the outdoorsy person in your life can be extremely difficult, especially if they're like me and already own...
Hannah Smentkowski
Dec 10, 20218 min read
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The Most Delicious Hike in Fort Collins, Colorado: The Fort Collins Brewery Trail
After living in Fort Collins for several years I was quite surprised that I could not find any kind of brewery hike or bar crawl in a...
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 15, 20218 min read
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The Top 5 Hiking Trails in Northern Colorado: Fort Collins and Beyond
Luckily, the Northern part of Colorado is still mostly vacant from tourists due to the more famous towns in the South part of the state...
Hannah Smentkowski
Sep 17, 20215 min read
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3 Outdoor Gear Companies That You Need For Camping
When shopping for camping or hiking gear it can get a bit overwhelming with the choices of products and brands. And it's especially scary...
Hannah Smentkowski
Sep 3, 20215 min read
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6 Weird Hiking Gear Purchases That Will Change Your Hiking Game
While a lot of hikes can be done with a good pair of shoes and a bottle full of water, for the more avid hiker you have to get a bit more...
Hannah Smentkowski
Aug 20, 20215 min read
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5 Insider Tips From a Former Camping Store Employee
I never thought working a sales job in retail would be a dream career, with long hours, upset customers, and standing on my feet all day,...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jun 25, 20215 min read
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The 4 Things You Need to Know Before Hiking With Your Dog
Hiking with your dog can be an extremely fun bonding experience with your pet. Both you and your dog should have daily exercise and what...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jun 11, 20214 min read
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Backpacking Catalina Island: Day 1, Two Harbors to Little Harbor
I hate boats, I hate being on, around, or even talking about them. Not for the typical fear of sinking or drowning, but there's an...
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 9, 202110 min read
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Hiking Etiquette 101: The 5 Rules of Being a Polite Hiker
When I go hiking, I am at my most peaceful, I feel one with nature, the sun is shining and I couldn't be happier. Until I hear the roar...
Hannah Smentkowski
Mar 12, 20214 min read
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Julian, California: A Town Where You Can Get The Best Pie, Pickles, and Hikes
Julian California is a world-famous (more California famous) town known for having delicious apple pies, but what most people don't know...
Hannah Smentkowski
Feb 12, 20213 min read
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The Most Unique Hike in San Diego: The Seven Bridges Trail
Before I took the seven bridges hike I had no idea what an urban hike was, to me it sounds like just a walk around town. A hike should...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 29, 20217 min read
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