Crossing difficult terrain: scree, talus, steep slopes, and snow
Loose rock, steep slopes, and old snow are where hikers get hurt. Technique for crossing scree, talus, boulder fields, and snow safely — and knowing when to turn back.

Go farther and hurt less — pacing, footing, footwear, and trail smarts.
Loose rock, steep slopes, and old snow are where hikers get hurt. Technique for crossing scree, talus, boulder fields, and snow safely — and knowing when to turn back.
Pacing, the rest step, blisters, fuelling, and the water mistake that mimics heat exhaustion. How to make a long hiking day feel good instead of grim.