Trail Talk
Healthy Recipes for DIY Trail Mix and Bars
It only makes sense that if you're hitting the trails, you should have some trail mix in your backpack to keep you satiated. After all, it's called trail mix for a reason! Does that sound boring or overdone? Nonsense! These days healthy trail mix recipes for hiking...
10 Ways Trekking Poles Might Save Your Life
Adding trekking poles to your hiking gear might be a no-brainer after you’ve tried them for the first time. Yes, they appear to be a variation of skiing poles, but they offer a plethora of advantages, some of which might even save your life! Whether you’re hiking in...
Why Hiking is Good for Your Mind AND Your Body
Hopping on the treadmill or walking around the block are much easier to participate in than hiking. You might reason that you don't have time to hike out in nature. Although walking is certainly good for you, hiking offers a whole other level to your workout. Get to...
How to Maintain Your Aluminum Snowshoes
Modern snowshoe designs based on aluminum frames have become extremely popular in recent years due to their low maintenance requirements. Generally speaking, an aluminum snowshoe will last for years with little or no repair or upkeep. Regardless, you can boost the...
Summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro with John DeGrazio
This excerpt is a preview of John Degrazio's recent article on the YExplore blog. To read more, please visit: https://www.yexplore.com/searching-for-snow-on-mount-kilimanjaro/ [hr] We are all on a journey in this lifetime. Many of us are on a quest for adventure as we...
Snowshoeing & Sledding on Skyline Lake trail in Washington
By: Yukon Charlie’s Trailblazers, The Donoghs We are The Donoghs, a young family of four living in the Pacific Northwest. We vlog about our adventures, sustainability, and food. As parents who grew up enjoying the epic outdoors here we feel a deep responsibility to...
Types of Snowshoes for Kids
The struggle is real when it comes to children and shoes- they go through them like crazy! But SNOWshoes for toddlers and kids are a whole different beast. We build them durable and easy to use these days. Along with affordability, you want to consider safety,...
Winter Hiking: When are Traction Aids or Snowshoes Most Helpful?
When winter hits, the average person prefers to stay bundled up indoors sipping a warm beverage. If you're reading this, you're probably not that kind of person. Adventuring through the snow is great exercise and is not terribly expensive as opposed to skiing or...
Review of the Elite Spin™ Series Snowshoes
After test driving the Yukon Charlies Elite Spin snowshoe I have no reservations calling it a fantastic workhorse of a snowshoe. I’ve thrown it around in all different conditions and every time it has excelled and provided a fantastic experience. Check out Yukon...
