5 Mistakes Most Beginner Hikers Make (How to Avoid Them)

5 Mistakes Most Beginner Hikers Make (How to Avoid Them) In this video, I share 5 (but actually many more) mistakes made by beginner backpackers that cause them to hate hiking forever. Learn how to overcome these mistakes, so that you can convince your friends to give hiking another go. โ–ผ THRU-HIKING POSTERS (MADE BY…

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Trail Etiquette 101: 7 Basic Rules All Hikers Should Know

Trail Etiquette 101: 7 Basic Rules All Hikers Should Know Are you planning to hit the trails for your next hiking adventure? Before you head out, it’s important to brush up on hiking trail etiquette. In this YouTube video, we’ll cover the essential dos and don’ts of hiking trail etiquette to ensure a safe and…

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Hiking Safety

Hiking Safety Join Krill and Kestrel to learn how to stay safe on a hike, just like a Naturalist!

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New to Hiking? Don't Go Anywhere Without These Essentials!

New to Hiking? Don't Go Anywhere Without These Essentials! Looking to hit the trails for a day hike? In this video, we’ll go over the essentials you need to bring along for a safe and enjoyable experience. From proper footwear and clothing to hydration and navigation, we’ll cover everything you need to know before hitting…

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Counting Blowdowns on the Quinault, April 2025 (Re-edit)

Counting Blowdowns on the Quinault, April 2025 (Re-edit) A 5-day backpacking trip up Quinault and into Enchanted Valley during early April. Primary purpose, other than getting away just before work project starts, was to check on condition of Enchanted Valley Chalet. Went in about 48 hours after vehicle access to Graves Creek trailhead restored. I…

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The Super Ultralight Backpacking Gear List | 2025

The Super Ultralight Backpacking Gear List | 2025 ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—š๐—š๐—š: https://geni.us/GarageGrownGear ๐Ÿ‘‡ GEAR FROM THE VIDEO ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฌ๐˜ž๐˜ช๐˜ป๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ ๐˜Ž๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ ๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต: https://www.packwizard.com/s/oDa8g-h โ›บ BIG 4 ITEMS โ›บ Wapta 30 Pack: https://geni.us/Wapta30 Plex Solo Lite Tent: https://geni.us/PlexSoloLite Tensor Elite Pad: https://geni.us/TensorElite DreamNation Pillow: https://geni.us/DreamSleeper Pillow Stickers: https://geni.us/StickOnLoop Zpacks Solo Quilt: https://geni.us/SoloQuilt30 Stake Sack: https://geni.us/allmansright-StakeSack Long Stake:…

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