The Struggles of Solo Hiking Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 4 June 2025 Hiking by yourself can be great fun. You’re not bound to another person’s schedule, you have more flexibility and you can take time out to focus on, well…. Yourself! Sometimes though - as can happen in everyday life - your mental state can go up and down. Read more...
Winter Gear Preparation Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 17 April 2025 We’re now heading towards the colder months of the year. Depending on the temperature of your region or how far south you plan to travel, you may need to consider alternative or additional equipment to keep yourself warm. Read more...
Compass 101 Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 10 April 2024 Knowing how to use a compass and read a map is a very useful skill and especially important when hiking in areas unknown to you or your companions. Keep yourself on track when hiking by levelling up your compass reading ability. Read more...
GEAR CHECKLIST: Multiday Hikes Date Posted: 24 February 2023 Packing for long treks is quite the task. Carrying too much and not carrying enough both pose huge risks. Finding the packing sweet spot requires a ton of experience. That’s where we come in. Read more...
HOW TO CHOOSE… Trekking Poles & Headtorches Date Posted: 26 December 2022 This guide should help you to understand why owning a headtorch and/or trekking poles is a smart idea. It will also guide you through selecting an appropriate model and tell you how to avoid common pitfalls. Read more...
