Dehydration: Not Just a Hot-Weather Threat

Posted on February 17, 2016
by Tanya Twerdowsky

"Dehydration is more likely to happen in the summer." Not true! This is a misconception that many hikers share in the winter months because they are less likely to feel thirsty on a hike when it's not as warm out. But dehydration can be more serious when...

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Winter Hiking 101

Posted on December 4, 2013
by Tanya Twerdowsky

We at Trekalong seek out adventure all year round, and we want to help you do the same. We consulted Menasha Ridge Press author Victoria Logue, to get the scoop on winter-weather wilderness. Here's a bit excerpted from her book, Hiking and Backpacking: Essential Skills, Equipment,...

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