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One such resource would the website of the Alpenverein. On their website, you can find an interactive hut-finding service. If you click on any of the huts, you will get detailed information about ...
I am not sure why you want to do this, but I have noticed that in a group of people in cool (not cold) weather eg 5 C which is 41 F, those who live in places with a very cold winter (rural Ontario ...
Remove the igniter from the stove. Take a fine file or sandpaper and make sure there is only clean metal on the electrode tip. Often times these get corroded and dirty. Use a Scotch-Brite pad or...
Some reasons for leeway: Regulations allow for it. Each park and wilderness area have their own rules and regulations. Some may allow for relaxed practices during known hibernation periods of the...
First, sorry to hear the diagnosis, but you are not alone. I've shopped out many a trip for gluten-free clients, and, fortunately, it is surprisingly easy to replace just about every back-country m...
It's a good idea to reserve your campsite in advance. If you are thinking about camping in the backcountry areas, you will need a permit, and it's advisable to consult with a ranger concerning your...
I have slept in freezing temps and sub zero. All I will say is most sleeping bags will not even keep you comfortable to half their rating. Get a good bag, add a thick blanket or two, and wear plent...
Backcountry first aid and medicine Wilderness Medicine This book covers it all. Do you need to know about that snake that bit you? Look in here. Did someone fall and break their ankle? This ha...
Climbing: Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills Canoeing: Backpacking: Backcountry cooking: NOLS Cookery Bike touring: Telemark Skiing: Allen & Mike's Really Cool Telemark Book
I've hiked with photographers, painters, sketchers, and writers... two things that will help: Make time for it. Sometimes you have to choose: draw, or hike up that ridge. Put the supplies in the ...
If you want the fastest sled in just about all snow conditions, get yourself one of these: Not fast enough? Add more dogs. (Though I can't in good conscience recommend more than 18. And make sur...
You have heard both answers because both are right depending on the area and ecosystem. Established trails: If there is an established trail going where you need to go, you should stay on it. Even...
The fastest type of sled really does depend on the type of snow - if it is softer snow then you want a sled with the greatest surface area, since thin runners tend to just slow you down by sinking ...
buckwheat (very fast to cook, 10-15 min. or so) nuts raisin
I have the sleeping bag inside (must be kept dry, so there must be room for it). And the tent under the pack in its stuffsack, (when wet I don't want it inside anyway) tied to the pack by running ...
I have only used Metolius tape myself but this blog post makes the claim: With tape, stickiness is crucial. If your tape isn’t sticky, it will start to roll up and actually become a liability r...
First off, let me admit, I have never made crack-climbing gloves with tape. But I have bought a lot of tape over the years, and I have always regretted buying any tape that wasn't climbing-specifi...
Backpacking Trail Life by Ray Jardine Ray is one of the pioneers of ultralight backpacking, if not the pioneer, not to mention expert kayaker and freeclimber. This book changed how I see backp...
I've always just used tape marketed towards climbers (including Metolius brand tape) and reused the gloves, applying more tape as needed (although I have friends who make new gloves every time). Gl...
I have had both a titanium and Teflon pot for backpacking and like the titanium for the weight factor but they do cost more money. Teflon pots are great, they are fairly light, super easy to clean,...
It's probably a very subjective measure, but I think that the area is too saturated when I spend more time searching for cache as walking to other location. For bicycle cachers it may be a bit el...
I made a 272-mile hike through the Sawtooth Mountains and this was my diet (which worked well for me): 2-3 oatmeal packets in the morning trail mix as a snack top ramen with powdered chili for lun...
The other answers focus on general survival kits, but don't give much coverage to first aid kits. Here's what you need in a first aid kit, in order of importance: Training. It takes up no space...
See the llamas looking at them weirdly at 2:10? That's because the llamas know how ridiculous it is! I'm not just referring to how it looks, I'm referring to the fact that in anything other than n...
I haven't tried it, but it looks ridiculous. If you are going to be hiking on flat and mildly rough terrain, why not get a bike with a lot of panniers. This provides for the same carrying capaci...
