The Peaks of Sierra de Guadarrama Sierra de Guadarrama is a chain of mountains located in the middle of the Sierra de Gredos of the Avila province and the Sierra de Ayllon of the Guadalajara province. Sierra de Guadarrama stretches from a southwest to northeast direction and spans 80 km. The highest peak in Sierra […]

Skiing and More in the heart of Europe The French Alps is a European mountain range that lies across the countries Austria, Slovenia, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Its name is derived from the Latin words albus (white) and altus (high). The French Alps is also popular for one of its mountains, Mont Blanc, rising […]

For hiking trips that will require hikers to stay overnight in the outdoors, sleeping bags are an essential piece of hiking gear. There are numerous sleeping bag manufacturers that offer varying features, sizes, and styles of sleeping bags. The Marmot Atom 40-Degree Down Sleeping Bag is a sleeping bag that is meant to provide functionality […]

The Heights of the Blue Mountains The Blue Mountains is a plateau located in New South Wales in Australia. It is part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Site and consists of rugged gorges that have been eroded through time. The name of the Blue Mountains can be attributed to the presence of […]

The Conundrum with Warm Rewards Mount Crested Butte is a small town in northern Colorado with an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. In 2000, the census recorded a little over 700 people in the town. Along with its neighboring town, Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte serves as one of the great ski towns of […]

Outdoor gear comes in many different types, shapes, and sizes. From small pocket tools to large family camping tents. One of the most commonly used pieces of outdoor gear is the outdoors pocket tool. Many people are familiar with these tools because of the popularity of Swiss Army Knives. Victorinox Swiss Army is perhaps the […]

Journey to the Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake Located in the southern part of the island Luzon is the world-famous Philippine active volcano, Mount Pinatubo. Mount Pinatubo is a natural wonder that encompasses the provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales. After 600 years of dormancy, Mount Pinatubo erupted in June 1991, which was one of the […]

Hiking clothing is one of the most important considerations to take into account when going on hiking trips. Commonly used during hiking are jackets, which provide protection from harsh weather conditions. There are numerous different types of hiking jackets that are made for different weather conditions and uses. One of the most versatile and commonly […]

In and Around the Drakensberg Gardens KwaZulu-Natal province is located in South Africa. As of 2007, the population of the province was recorded at a little over 10 million people. There are two mountain ranges that traverse this province, namely, the Lebombo Mountains and the Drakensberg Mountains. The Drakensberg Gardens area is located in the […]

Hiking Adventure in the Greek Island of Corfu Off the Sarande coast in Albania is the Greek island of Corfu. Kerkyra, which is the Greek name of Corfu, is said to have come from the name of the mythological nymph Korkyra. The beautiful nymph Korkyra, who is the daughter of the river god Asopus and […]