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Top Safety Tips For the Avid Hiker or Outdoorsman
Hiking and other outdoor activities are a great way to spend time during the summer. But hikers and outdoorsmen should practice important safety measures to ensure their health and well-being during the summer season.
First-Aid Kit
All outdoorsmen should carry a basic first-aid kit that includes alcohol wipes, antibiotic ointment, bandages, and other basic essentials for cleaning a wound. Depending on the length and intensity of trip, this first aid kid should be expanded. For example, if the hiker Continue Reading »

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For the average person, a casual hike up and down a small hill is usually sufficient; they will probably brag about it for days on end too. Truth is, their biggest obstacle was probably avoiding the mosquitoes. For those of us who want a tad more of a challenge, here’s a list of the most daunting:

1) California: Cable Route, Half Dome, Yosemite National Park – Eight miles of the deadliest terrain, ending with a 400 foot vertical climb. Five hikers have previously fallen to their deaths.

2)Canada: West Coast Trail, Vancouver Island – If the wild bears and wolves don’t Continue Reading »

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