How to prepare for a mountain climb

Want to bag a new peak? Here's how to make sure you get to the top

Skiing-air

Ski cross tips and tricks

First-time Olympic ski cross racer, Kelsey Serwa, tells us what works in ski cross

Cracked ice

How to avoid falling through ice

And escape the water if you do

iStock_000011783247Small

How to conquer moguls

Some tips from 2007 World Champion in Moguls, Kristi Richards


How to treat your water
Skills

How to treat your water

By Kevin Callan

Even in the most remote areas, water can have nasty bacteria, protozoa, viruses and chemicals. There are three main ways to purify...


How to make real coffee
Skills

How to make real coffee

By Kevin Callan

True camp coffee is nothing but grounds-and-water java. The trick to making it is to never let the coffee boil. That’s because...


How to tell when a storm will hit
Skills

How to tell when a storm will hit

By Kevin Callan

Count the number of seconds (one Mississippi...two Mississippi...three Mississippi...) between the flash of lightning and the...


How to store food
Skills

How to store food

By Kevin Callan

The best way to keep camp food away from critters


How to beat the bugs
Skills

How to beat the bugs

By Kevin Callan

Stay bug-free on your next camping trip.






How to set up a tarp
Skills

How to set up a tarp

By Kevin Callan

See why we don't underestimate the importance of a good tarp.

Poll

Which predators have you encountered in the outdoors?

Loading ... Loading ...

Recommendations