Winter camping can be a rewarding and challenging way to experience a season we typically spend indoors. Here is a short list of basic winter camping tips.

Backpacking into the wilderness is truly a special experience-whether you go at it alone or on a guided trip. Pitching a tent in a pristine forest, hiking in a simple meal, gazing up at the stars before bed; it all gets distilled back down to the very basics.

When you are out backpacking you will need to recognize and begin to treat basic medical situations before they become larger issues. Here is a short list of common medical problems that can occur during your adventure travels and how to troubleshoot them on the fly.

Car camping, also known in the guided tour industry as “basecamp style”, allows you to experience nature and not leave too many creature comforts behind. Outdoor Mavens offers both car camping and backpacking style trips. Learn more about car camping and why it is a great way to travel this year.