Journeying into the backcountry with friends is much safer and can be a great time. However, people just piss you off sometimes, and they’re the reason to escape into the wild, I get it. Solo hiking can be a peaceful experience, it allows for a time to reflect and center yourself. Here are five reasons to go it alone on your next adventure. Peace and Quiet: One of the major advantages of going into nature is for the tranquility that it provides. There’s really no better wa

There’s a saying that goes “be bold start cold.” Now, I have no idea where it originated, but I first heard it while in the military during winter warfare training, in Alaska no less. Like many sayings, this one sounds like it’s filled with wilderness machismo and conjures all kinds of sadistic thoughts when heard for the first time, especially while already dealing with plenty of cold, in Alaska. As it turns out, “be bold start cold” isn’t a challenge or an uncomfortable ac