Hiking Gear: Winterization

Getting my hiking and backpacking gear winter ready, and also got a new pair of snowshoes.

#heavymetalhiker #snowshoe #pnw #wanderlust #backpacking

Grab a friend & Get outdoors!

Be Informed, Be Alert, Play it Safe and Always Safety First!

~The Heavy Metal Hiker \m/

Must have book!

So very excited to have to finally own this: "Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills"
This book is considered by many, "the Bible" of mountaineering, and has been the trusted resource and go to "manual"  on the sport for the last 60 years.

Going to go through this cover to cover and is another step closer to bigger and greater adventures!! 

#heavymetalhiker

Grab a friend & Get outdoors!

Be Informed, Be Alert, Play it Safe and Always Safety First!

~The Heavy Metal Hiker \m/

How to Make the Transition to Mountaineering (Video)

Here is an excellent video that I stumbled upon on while I was doing some research on climbing.

It's about making the transition to Mountaineering; from day hiking, to summiting Mt Rainier. 

It does a great job covering all the aspects of the sport. The scope of needed skills, needed mental and physical training, the basics/mountaineering 101, resources, etc.

The video is a excellent watch if you are just curious about the sport,
or are already interested but don't know how and/or where to start:

https://youtu.be/VpJiEiyL8oY

Video is made by and property of, Mountain Ascent Association.

Grab a friend & Get outdoors!

Be Informed, Be Alert, Play it Safe and Always Safety First!

~The Heavy Metal Hiker \m/