Nature has this resilient way of enduring mass destruction through storms, yet cultivating new growth below and beyond the debris. What once was is never gone. Instead, it enriches the new life that comes from within it. They are intertwined for the rest of eternity. Loss is also like this. When we lose someone who was part of the fabric of our lives, our longing becomes …
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Remember this When You Set Your New Year’s Resolution
Remember this when you set your New Year’s resolution. The journey isn’t alway pretty. It can be messy and challenging.
Micro Adventures – Thinking Small for a Big Reward
Naturally, many people think of an adventure as a multi-day journey. While that can certainly be true, it doesn’t have to be the only way. In our modern day, time off can be extremely limited, especially when obligations call your name. “The mountains are calling and I must go” said John Muir, but sometimes it…
The Second Hardest Day Hike in the U.S. – The Pemi Loop
Just over three weeks ago, Chris, Raya and I took on the Pemi Loop with the goal of finishing in a day. Backpacker Magazine has deemed this loop to be the second hardest day-hike in the country falling right behind the Timberline Trail on Mt. Hood in Oregon. The Pemi is NO JOKE. To complete…
Inflatable Sleeping Pads vs. Non-Inflatable Sleeping Pads
On a cold winter night we quickly reconsidered our choice to use inflatable sleeping pads after one popped and failed on us. Learn more about our experience and how we came to realize the benefits of closed-cell sleeping pads.
Trekking Poles Are for Young People Too
Do not allow your age to be the deciding factor in regards to whether or not you carry and use trekking poles on the trail. Plainly, that would be foolish.
Trekking poles will save your body both now and later down the line. Get over the fact that you feel like they are for old people and embrace all that they can do to create a more comfortable, less jarring hike.
How Much Does Backpacking Gear Cost?
Backpacking gear costs can vary depending on certain factors. In this article we breakdown what goes into cost while providing a price ranges for the most common backpacking gear.
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