Should I be worried about dry skin?

How unpleasant can it be? ‘A small tube of sunscreen is all you need,’ came the wise words of an experienced PCT thru-hiker. It will keep those parts of your…

Cleanliness is next to Godliness

Being clean is a sign of spiritual purity or goodness, as in ‘Don't forget to wash your ears—cleanliness is next to godliness’. This phrase was first recorded in a sermon…

How to Prevent Blisters

Avoiding them in the first place is every hiker’s aim. It is your feet that will get you through whatever torturous hike you set your sights on. Doing your hike…