Warm Up Before You Wander

Whether you are an experienced hiker or backpacker, there are many things to consider when hitting the trails. Weather, foods, hydration, backpack weight, proper footwear, routes and more all need to be evaluated before setting out. Further, because hikers are...

Calf Stretching 101

Have you noticed that your calves are tight no matter how much you stretch them? You may be stretching only one of the muscles that make up your calves. Let’s go through a little anatomy lesson. Coming up from your heel is a thick band of tissue that makes up...