by Max DesMarais | Sep 10, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Colorado is home to 58 mountains that stand taller than 14,000 feet. These mountains are known as the “14ers” and they attract climbers from all over the world. If you’re looking to climb all of them, some of them, or just one of them, here are a few...
by Max DesMarais | Aug 27, 2022 | Hiking Tips
So you are going backpacking soon and need the right gear? We have created several resources for you to use by creating a Google Sheet, Downloadable Excel Sheet, and a Table down below with the ultimate backpacking checklist. You’ll be sure to have everything you need...
by Max DesMarais | Aug 18, 2022 | Gear, Hiking Tips, Travel
Some hiking trips are straightforward: you go out, you camp in one or two locations, you come back. Others are much more meandering. You might make a base camp and then take side trips. Do you really want to haul your bulky, framed pack on a 3-4 hour side hike? You...
by Vicky Bandera | Aug 1, 2022 | Gear, Hiking Tips
You may have heard about Lululemon and their dominant position in the athleisure industry, however they have recently entered the outdoor and hiking retail space. Here at Hiking and Fishing, we decided to put some items to the test with some Colorado mountain hikes....
by Max DesMarais | Jul 22, 2022 | Gear, Hiking Tips
When you’re out in the wilderness, there are a lot of things to worry about – food, water, shelter, and making sure you don’t get lost. One thing that is often overlooked is protection against wild animals, or other people. While it’s extremely...
by Max DesMarais | Jul 13, 2022 | Gear, Hiking Tips
It might seem challenging to know how to stay warm camping, especially when you’re trying to stay warm in your tent! But you don’t have to suffer through cold nights for gorgeous days– even when you’re camping in winter, you can stay nice and warm in your tent. You...
