How To calculate Hiking Difficulty and Duration.

• April 16, 2020
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Cover Image: Mount Hermon - Credits Mira Sabbagh   How to calculate Hiking Difficulty: Choosing a difficulty level for your hike is a key to wise hike planning. Easy? Moderate?...

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Outdoor first aid (Part 2) – Mira Sabbagh

• April 5, 2020
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Author: Mira Sabbagh Basic first aid While planning a journey in the wilderness, one of the most important things to think about is basic first aid. As mentioned before, a...

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Understanding Endurance – Mario Fares (Part 2)

• April 4, 2020
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Author: Mario Fares Inspired by the Philosophy of The Uphill Athletes Source: Training for the Uphill Athlete: A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers.   Defining the Heart Rate...

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Outdoor first aid (Part 1) – Mira Sabbagh

• March 29, 2020
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Author: Mira Sabbagh First-aid Kit One of the main things everyone should think about while preparing for a trip in the wilderness is the first-aid kit! Because risks are present...

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Blisters: Causes, Prevention and Treatment – Mario Fares

• March 29, 2020
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Author: Mario Fares Blisters: Causes, Prevention and Treatment Blisters are one of the common types of injuries that faces every hiker at least once during his journey. They are painful...

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A Better diet for a better climb – Cynthia Habre

• March 26, 2020
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Every year, hundreds of people attempt to climb Mount Everest. Mountain Climbing has a high requirement for energy. And in common with any sportive activity, health and performance will both...

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Planing For a Training Program – Mario Fares

• March 25, 2020
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Getting ready for your first mountaineering trip is never an easy task. You can't reach the summit if you are not well prepared physically. Technical skills could be acquired two...

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Understanding Endurance – Mario Fares (Part 1)

• March 25, 2020
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Aerobic and Anaerobic metabolism:   Within athletics, endurance is the maximum sustainable work rate an athlete can maintain for the duration of an event before fatigue makes a reduction of...

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Winter Camping Guidelines and Tips

• March 22, 2020
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If you go backpacking in winter, you need to know how to select a good tent and camping spot. Here are some basic guidelines to keep in mind. How To...

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How much should your Backpack weigh?

• March 22, 2020
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A loaded backpacking pack should not weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight. A full day hiking pack should not weigh more than 10 percent of your...

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