Buying Advice
How to Choose Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs
Learn how to shop for trekking poles for hiking: You'll consider weight, price, shock absorption, shaft construction and the type of grip.
Megan Green
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Skills
Snowshoeing Tips
One of the beautiful things about snowshoeing is how easy it is to do. Following a few simple guidelines will set you up for success.
Skills
How to Use Trekking Poles and Hiking Staffs
Learn how to use trekking poles: We discuss who trekking poles are for, how to adjust them, how to use baskets and how to walk with trekking poles.
Checklists
Snowshoe Day-Hiking Checklist
Our comprehensive checklist for snowshoers features required and optional gear, clothing and accessories.
Skills
Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing
Find out what to expect when venturing out on your first snowshoe adventure. Learn basics like climbing and descending, traversing and more.
Skills
How to Paddle a Kayak: Basic Strokes
With a few simple strokes, you can move your kayak forward, turn it and slow it down. Our article and video give you the basics.
Skills
How to Do a Wet Exit from a Kayak
Learn how to exit and reenter a kayak after capsizing. Practicing these techniques will increase your confidence during any paddling trip.
Skills
How to Do a Kayak Self Rescue
If you capsize while paddling alone, you can get back into your boat via a self rescue. Check out our video and article for the basic steps.
Skills
How to Do a Kayak T-Rescue
The T-rescue offers a quick way to get a capsized kayak partner back in their boat. Check out our video and article for the basic steps.
Skills
How to Launch and Land a Kayak
Every kayak trips starts with a launch and ends with a landing. Learn basic steps for shore and dock put-ins and take-outs.