Interested in backpacking (or inspired by this year’s 481 End-to-Enders)? Getting started can be intimidating but once you get going, it’ll quickly become second nature. Here’s what you need to […]
Everything to Know About Hiking with Kids
Hiking with kids is intimidating. There are more needs to anticipate and plan for. You will carry more. There’s new gear to navigate. We get it. Keep reading to get […]
8 Tips for Avoiding Search and Rescue Services
There can be no denying that 2021 was been an active year for search and rescue (SAR) in Vermont. While no database provides exact numbers, there have been an estimated […]
How to Start Hiking as an LGBTQ+ Person
This post was written by Lettie Stratton, founder of Wild Wanderer, an online community promoting outdoor activity (including hiking, biking, gear reviews, and more) for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. […]
Everything You Need to Know about Bear Safety
In Vermont, we share wild spaces with black bears, and want to prioritize bear safety in the Green Mountains. The estimated 4,500 to 6,000 black bears living in Vermont are […]
