🌄 As a lifelong adventurer with 25+ years of experience in the sporting goods industry, I help hikers, canoeists, and wilderness travelers maximize their experiences.
Learning the ropes in the hiking and backpacking world can be challenging.
Luckily, everyone has Internet access these days. All you need to know to get started and become experienced is available online—for free. But where do you start?
Subscribe to these 3 YouTube Channels is a good start:
Adventure Archives
Imagine a group of friends documenting their hiking and backpacking adventures in stunning detail.
Beautiful, professionally shot, and edited videos will make you feel like you're out on the trail. They are chockfull of tips and insights (gear, trail conditions, outdoor skills, and so much more), entertaining and educating. Dedication to high-quality production sets them apart from other YouTube Channels.
Adventure Archives is well worth watching!
WinterTrekker
This Channel is focused on winter camping and hiking in the endless forests of northern Ontario.
The host specializes in cold-weather adventures and offers his unique perspective. The menu includes tutorials on winter hiking skills (including winter survival, hot tent camping, gear, etc.). You'll also learn about using sleds, snowshoes, and traditional winter camping techniques.
If you're interested in exploring the wilderness during the cold months, WinterTrekker is the Channel for you.
NatGeo
NatGeo is an incredible haven for those who love documentaries.
The Channel explores an exciting variety of topics. The videos shine because of their masterful storytelling. NatGeo's passionate dedication to safeguarding our planet shines through.
Each film tells a story and inspires us to cherish and protect the natural world.
By binge-watching these YouTube channels, save yourself time and money studying the ins and outs of hiking and backpacking.