A guide to ultra light hiking – Part 1

In Alaska, if you want to have fun in the summer, it means that you are probably hiking to it. Most every incredible area involves some form of a hike or backpacking trip in order to get to it. You could take off road vehicles, but even then, you generally have to hike a great deal of the way. But if you are going to do it, you have to make sure that you are doing it right or it could potentially cause you or someone else their life.

The most important thing to remember about light hiking is that if you are doing it, you aren’t meant to go a long distance. If you are planning on traveling for more than 5 hours, especially in Alaska, Montana, or other areas with a great amount of wilderness, then you are going to want to backpack. This is just in case you get stuck somewhere and have to make camp. Anything under 5 hours, then by all means, light pack Continue reading