Even when hiking well trodden paths in national parks, to travel light and keep safe, it is necessary to have a knowledge of navigation and mountain craft, the weather, making a shelter and how to look after yourself and your equipment. But with these background skills, it is possible to join the growing movement of ultralight hikers, whose objective is to enjoy the great outdoors with as little stress, and equipment, as possible.
Will Robson has written an
informative article about this burgeoning adventure sport in the Times Online.
Labels: Hiking, Ultralight hiking
