Off the Main Roads: Rewilding 101 …
In our every day lives of texting, Twitter, Instagram and Angry Birds, we often don’t take the time to peel our eyes away from...
Off the Main Roads: Nature’s soundscape …
I was recently hiking a rugged mountain trail when I realized that a man was approaching from behind me. I realized this when he...
Off the Main Roads: A wall of green …
If you’re similar to most of the Hill populace, many of your trips into nature are characterized by toiling up a dusty path through...
Off the Main Roads: Old friends, new places …
It was a great morning. Fluffy omelets, multiple refills of rich, dark coffee, and a chance to reconnect with old friends under tropical skies....
Off the Main Roads: Toasty toes: stay warm hiking …
On the last few rescues, a very distinct chill has been in the air. I’ve learned through hard experience that the essence of staying...
Off the main roads: Pine pop quiz …
Have you ever asked yourself …
Why do pines have both big and teeny, tiny cones?
The answer lies in the basic biology of pine...
Exercise — good for health and good for hikers …
Exercise: Keep it social
Want to get the best benefits out of your fitness routine, whether it be in the gym or outside on the...
Off the Main Roads: How to save your own bacon …
Planning on heading out on a hike? Great!
Just one thing I’d like you to do first. Look in the mirror. You are looking...
Off the Main Roads: Guided by nature …
Finding your way in the woods without a map or compass can be a daunting task. Yet our ancestors traveled their wild world —...
Off the main roads: Leading a group hike …
You’ve been asked to lead a large group of your friends out into the wilderness. Holy responsibility, Batman. What do you do? Don’t panic....