5 Backcountry Trail Tips


In this episode we're reviewing some simple tricks,tips and hacks you can use on your next backcountry trip. Whether you are out for a trail run, a mountain bike trip, an overnight hike or a ski trip it's important to be prepared when you hit the trail. The following tips can help!

On today’s show we'll review 

  • How to maximize your limited pack space
  • How to figure out where you are with just a compass and map
  • How to estimate how much daylight you have left
  • How to stay warm at night

For Full Show Notes visit www.outsidehealthandfitness.com/102


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