Tips and Tricks
HYDRATION HOSE FREEZE — One of the greatest inventions for hikers is the hydration pack, which most of the time performs like a champ. However, if you’re hiking in extremely cold conditions you may find your drinking hose is frozen solid, preventing you from getting much-needed water. If you’re going to hike in these conditions it may be a good idea to slip the hose back into the pack where your body heat can help keep if from freezing up, as well as keeping it out of frigid winds. Simply remove it when you need a sip.
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Welcome to Western Traveler, a website dedicated to my love of traveling and the Great Outdoors.
My home is in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I spend my days at Mammoth Cave National Park, following stints at the Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi and Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon, Georgia.
Most of the photography you'll see on Western Traveler is my own. However, special thanks must go out to my friend, Jeff Campbell of Utah for his many beautiful image contributions. His dedication to the site is greatly appreciated by all.
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