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The Expert Hiker - Karen Berger

Skill Builders

Twice a month Karen Berger brings you in-depth advice on how to become a better hiker. The range of topics Karen covers includes camp cooking, trail safety, gear, trip planning, and more.

GEAR

The Ten Essentials - What every hiker should never be without.

Packing a Backpack - Packing to achieve maximum efficiency and comfort.

Hiking Sticks - They're more useful than you might think.

Packing a Resupply Box - When you're getting ready for the long haul.

ON THE TRAIL

Choosing a Campsite - Part 1 - Finding the most comfortable place to pitch your tent.

Choosing a Campsite - Part 2 - Minimum impact techniques to protect the environment and preserve the wilderness for fellow hikers.

Treating Water - Think that burbling brook's pristine? Look at that water under a microscope.

Small Critters - Tips for making your campsite critter-proof.

Questions to Ask a Guided Tour Operator - How to get the most out of a guided trip.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Ground-to-Air Signaling - Getting the attention of pilots in an emergency.

Staying Alive Up High - Avoiding the serious health problems high altitude can bring on.

Above Treeline - When you're exposed to the elements, take extra care.

Conquering Blisters - Beating a hiker's worst enemy.

Calling for Help - What you need to know when serious injuries occur.

FOOD/COOKING

Camp Cuisine - Part 1 - Staples for every camp kitchen.

Camp Cuisine - Part 2 - How to spice things up at your home away from home.

Cold-Weather Food - The right food is an important part of staying warm in winter.

IN WINTER

Snowshoeing 101 - A few inches of winter white is no excuse for staying off the trail.

Making Winter Water - In winter, water's everywhere.

Accessories for Winter Warmth - Learning to layer and other secrets of winter hiking.

How to Build a Winter Fire - When the wood is wet, what do you do?



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