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How to Cross the Bogs while Hill Walking

How to Cross the Bogs while Hill Walking

In many hill areas bogs are common. They are not a serious threat to your health though they may be to your sanity at times. Progress can be very slow as you stagger from wobbly tussock to wobbly tussock, occasionally slipping and going knee deep or more into the black sticky mud. If you do […]

How to Cope with Terrain While Hill Walking

How to Cope with Terrain While Hill Walking

except for the occasional badly eroded or very boggy section. This is where trekking poles can be a great help in keeping your balance. They are even more use if you leave popular paths for little-used tracks or go cross country. Steep Slope Steep slopes can be intimidating, especially when there is no path. Descending […]