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Using Trekking Poles (AKA Hiking Sticks)

May 13, 2008 · By Brian J. Lane 

I use hiking sticks almost every time I hike. I know…you’ll hear people call them “ski poles” and make dumb comments on occasion, but they literally take tons of weight off your knees for each... Read more »

Tips for Removing Cactus Spines

May 2, 2008 · By Brian J. Lane 

moved to the desert over sixteen years ago and quickly learned that almost everything in the desert tries to stick you. Agave spikes, prickly pear cactus, and jumping cholla are just a few of the desert... Read more »

Hiking With Your Dog

April 25, 2008 · By Brian J. Lane 

Taking your pup out on the trail with you can be a wonderful experience. But before taking your dog out on the trail, you should ensure their shots are current, they are collared, (including proper identification)... Read more »

The Ten Essentials

April 21, 2008 · By Brian J. Lane 

Okay folks. If we’re going to go out and enjoy the great outdoors, we’ll need to start with the ten essential items that you should always carry with you on the trail. Carrying these supplies is sure... Read more »

Treating Blisters

April 21, 2008 · By Brian J. Lane 

One of the most common maladies that befall hikers is the onset of one or more blisters on your feet. Blisters are skin burns and can be debilitating to hikers; without proper care blisters can easily... Read more »

Hiking In the Summer Heat

April 21, 2008 · By Brian J. Lane 

Hikers must take special care when hiking in the high temperatures produced in the desert southwest. The effects of simple dehydration and prolonged exposure to the sun can quickly turn into a life-threatening... Read more »

Survive Lightning

April 21, 2008 · By Brian J. Lane 

Second only to flash floods, lightning kills more people each year in the United States than any other weather-related incident. A single bolt can carry as much as 200 million volts and can strike a person... Read more »

Staying On the Desert Trail

April 21, 2008 · By Brian J. Lane 

Hiking in the desert southwest is very different from any other area of the country. In most climates, the trail meanders through forests and green meadows and the brown trodden path is easily followed. In... Read more »

Snake Bite

April 21, 2008 · By Brian J. Lane 

The southwest harbors quite a few poisonous critters, including rattlesnakes. While these are some of the most venomous creatures in the country, you’ll find that they usually avoid humans. It’s only... Read more »

Stay Safe While Hiking into the Grand Canyon

April 21, 2008 · By Brian J. Lane 

The Grand Canyon is an inverted mountain sinking over 5,000 vertical feet in depth. It is 18 miles wide, 277 river miles long, and the remote North Rim is nearly 1,200 feet higher than the popular South... Read more »

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