Hiking the GR20 in Corsica: Stages, Booking and Supplies
Hiking the GR20 in Corsica: the 16 stages, compulsory hut and bivouac booking, 2026 prices, resupply points and safety advice.
Wild Camping in France: Bivouac Rules, Parks and Fires
Wild camping in France: what the planning code allows, the four banned zones, national park bivouac hours and the woodland fire ban.
Trail Food, Calories and a Sample Day on the Trail
Food for a multi-day hike: daily calorie needs, how much food to carry per day, energy-dense picks and a sample day on the trail.
How to Pitch a Tarp: 5 Setups for Wind and Rain
How to pitch a tarp for a night outdoors: A-frame, lean-to, diamond and low storm shapes, plus the knots and wind angle that keep it…
Foraging Wild Mushrooms, the Basic Safety Rules
Foraging wild mushrooms: spore prints, the death cap, and why cooking doesn’t neutralize every toxin.
Gear Repair on the Trail: The Kit Worth Carrying
Gear repair on the trail: straps, tents, broken poles, zippers, and sleeping pads, the kit worth carrying.
Treating a Sprain or Fracture in the Backcountry
Sprain or fracture in the backcountry: checking circulation, improvising a splint, and knowing when to evacuate without waiting.
Making Fire in the Rain, the Techniques That Work
Making fire in the rain: finding dry wood, fatwood, birch bark, and feather sticks, the techniques that actually work.
Melting Snow to Drink Safely: The Complete Method
Melting snow to drink safely: the starter water trick, snow-to-water yield, and purification, the essential steps explained.
Approach Shoes, Which One to Pick for Your Terrain
Approach shoes: La Sportiva TX4 EVO, Scarpa Rapid XT, and Salewa Wildfire NXT, sole, weight, and terrain compared.
