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How to Sleep Properly in a Hammock Like a Pro

by OrsonPublished April 27, 2019Last Updated February 25, 2020

Let's face it: using tents require a lot of maintenance, and the last thing you should try during your relaxing time is to use the tricky gear.

In recent years, hammocks have taken the camping world by surprise, and if you sleep in one of them, you will get to understand why.

Hammocks are lighter and easier to use than ever before.

Hammocks can easily weigh less than 2 kilograms and take less space when packed in the bag. If you want a small, lightweight tent ready in no time, then a hammock is the best solution. Hammock nets are much less expensive and durable.

Top 12 Tips for Hammock Camping in Cold

by OrsonPublished April 25, 2019Last Updated February 25, 2020

This winter, don't throw the hammock in a box and forget it until the grass turns green.

Instead, keep it close at hand and learn to challenge the elements of the field with hammock during winter.

The camping hammock is a growing trend in the outdoor sector. Instead of walking with a tent and a footprint, rain, poles, and stakes, many people climb into a hammock and enjoy a night in the trees.

However, when winter approaches and the temperature drops below 45 degrees, suddenly, the tent replaces the camper’s hammock. That once refreshing breeze now turns to an enemy.

Best Places To Go Trailer Camping in Michigan

by OrsonPublished July 29, 2018Last Updated July 25, 2019

Nothing beats gathering around a campfire, and there is nothing like camping when you want an adventure.

If you are traveling to Michigan, one of the best things to do is take your RV and go trailer camping. Known as the ‘Great Lakes State’, it is home to more than 11,000 inland lakes, 78 state parks, 6 state forests and 19 state recreation areas.

So when you go trailer camping in Michigan, you are never far away from the lush greenery, sparkling water and all the natural wonders that it has to offer. The best part is that there are over 1,000 campgrounds statewide, each with its own unique perks, ensuring that you can always find the perfect place to go trailer camping.

As you see below, you have many names to choose from when you want to travel through the state in your RV and go travel trailer.

Ardent Footsteps will help you have tips and tricks, you will feel like staying in your home. When you are looking for excitement and adventure on your next trip, make your way to beautiful Michigan and have an unforgettable time amidst nature’s many wonders.

Come on, don't wait any longer, start our journey!

When Is Spearfishing Season? What Time Best For Spearfishing

by OrsonPublished June 11, 2018Last Updated July 25, 2019

Actually, there is no specific season for spearfishing. However, spring and fall seems to be the best time for spearfishing. For instance, water is less tense during spring which makes it excellent for spearfishing.

There is a wide variety of fish around the river to catch at the season of fall which makes spearfishing easier. Also the temperature falls during this period and the night becomes longer.

Spearfishing is excellent in the afternoon to early evening, but, poor in the late morning to early afternoon, and the winter is not your best spearfishing season, unless, it is ice fishing and it is quite different from other seasons for it demands different techniques and spearfishing gears.

When is Hiking Season?

by OrsonPublished June 8, 2018Last Updated July 25, 2019

Some will say hiking is best enjoyed during summer for the fact that, in this period no rain and no cold, while some will say hiking is pleasurable during the winter or autumn season because no heat and, while some say, it is best enjoyed in the spring.

There is no season hiking is not pleasurable, it all depends on personal preference and location, some location favors summer to spring while some favor autumn to winter.

However, there are little hiccups associated with every season as well as advantages.

Therefore we will be discussing on each season and we believe, from the discussion you will able to pin point the season that suits you to hike because, it does depends on personal preference, for hiking is excellent in every season.

Climbing Island Peak Nepal

by OrsonPublished May 29, 2018Last Updated July 25, 2019

After some hectic days, you eventually decided to cool off by engaging hike to island peak, and you need all information you can get on engaging island peak-do not worry, for we are here to take you through the exercise with the necessary tips, but firstly, let’s do some introduction.

Island peak is located in the vicinity of Mount Everest in Nepal. It can be seen to be an extension of the Mount Lhotse (fourth highest mountain in the world) and Mount Everest. Island peak is 6.189m or 20.305ft above the sea level.

Getting to island peak require a 19-day hike from the Lukla airport in the Everest region, and you won’t get to sight island peak until day 6 or 7 of your trekking, at Dingbouche .

To climb island peak is not difficult as it seems even for beginner with the few tips we will be dishing out to you as our token to make your climbing worthwhile.

Why Climbing Is A Good Exercise

by OrsonPublished April 14, 2018Last Updated July 25, 2019

There is a great possibility you will engage climbing when hiking, however, climbing itself is an exercise on its own that is worthy of engaging and it can as well be engage in the gym.

Whether gym climbing or the outdoor climbing one thing that is certain is, you will work out your muscles to a very great degree and also your body thereby improving your total well being which includes your body and brain.

However, a successful climbing entails having great strength, ability to endure, having agility and good mental control therefore, you have to imbibe the techniques of rock climbing before engaging as a newbie and if you are a pro in it or whichever, let me hit you with some of the reason why climbing is a good exercise

Climbing For Beginners

by OrsonPublished April 14, 2018Last Updated July 25, 2019

Climbing can be intimidating and discouraging at first but it will eventually turns out to be an easy ride as you get more involves, so starting is the key.

Besides, climbing should not be an exercise one will want to stay away from, because of the great benefits that come with which include - prevention of chronic diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, boost of mood, improvement of your cognitive abilities and many more.

So if you don’t see any reason to engage climbing, engage it for the sake of aforementioned benefits. Not even with these prevalent cases of depression and suicide-engaging climbing gives you the opportunity to be free from depression and suicidal thoughts.

Why Hiking Alone Is Dangerous

by OrsonPublished April 14, 2018Last Updated July 25, 2019

In as much as solo hiking is nice, at least, it gives you the opportunity to process, explore and to adopt the knowledge, ideas and skills you know but never have any real chance to internalize them it is also dangerous.

Hiking alone, free you from noise, people, civilization and make you one with nature.

It also brings so much calmness to you and at the same time it gives you the opportunity to thrive well in the face of adversity, grow stronger and make you dependent of no one even in difficult situations- all these are good but it doesn’t come on a platter of gold, it comes with pain, risk, regret, severe injury or death.

How Much Water To Bring When Hiking

by OrsonPublished April 14, 2018Last Updated July 25, 2019

Bringing water along when hiking should not be an argument and neither is it an option.

The importance of drinking water cannot be overemphasized; the body needs water to function properly well. Moreover, studies establish that that it is imperative to drink at least 15 cups of water (about 3.7 liters) a day because staying hydrated every time is the key to a healthy lifestyle.

However, when hiking you cannot stick to the normal volume of water intake per day because, your body loses too much fluid that must be refuel and refueling it demands taking along enough water.