The Silver Lining

A Blog by Silverlight

Hiking Tips

Hiking tips are articles about generally useful knowledge on the trail such as how to deal with wildlife encounters, various weather and navigation.

wilderness survival
Essential Wilderness Survival Skills for Backpackers

Boy am I glad that we have hiking trails these days. I would go absolutely [...]

18
Sep
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Trail Etiquette: Basic Rules Every Hiker Should Know

Every game has its own rules and unwritten conventions and hiking and backpacking is no [...]

11
Sep
wilderness first aid
The Basics of Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness first aid can be an overwhelming topic to discuss. There are first responders and [...]

09
Sep
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The Cost of Thru-hiking

Thru-hiking is a life-changing experience and an incredible accomplishment that hikers worldwide aspire to, but [...]

07
Sep
backpacking food
25 Delicious Backpacking Food Ideas

If you want to get directly to the nitty-gritty, here’s a web story with 25 delicious [...]

20
Aug
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Blister Prevention and Treatment When Hiking

Introduction Workers in different industries are exposed to different occupational hazards and some are exposed [...]

15
Aug
appalachian trail
Thru-Hiking 101: Preparation, Challenges and the Best Thru-Hikes

What is Thru-Hiking? Thru-hiking seems like an impossible dream to many of us who wonder [...]

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30
Jun