Advice
Ultralight Backpacking 102: The Gear Guide
The following series on ultralight backpacking is brought to you by Gossamer Gear, a leading UL gear manufacturer since 1998. Gossamer Gear is a small, passionate company whose mission is to...
Ultralight Backpacking 101: A Psychological and Emotional Guide
The following series on ultralight backpacking is brought to you by Gossamer Gear, a leading UL gear manufacturer since 1998. Gossamer Gear is a small, passionate company whose mission is to...
Gifts Worth Giving: 8 Places to do Your Holiday Shopping
Its that time of the year folks! Whatever your creed or beliefs, chances are you're going to have to buy something for someone in the next few weeks. I'm happy...
The 5 Non-Profits You Should Support this Holiday Season
Happy Holidays! It's that time of year again, when trees are chopped down in the name of holiday cheer and millions are spent in giant department stores to show how...
The Backpacker’s Guide to Bear Bagging
What is the deal with bear bags? Which type should I use, or should I use a canister? Once I have one, what do I do with it?
The Joy of Stoveless (aka No Cook) Backpacking
On my first thru-hike, I came across an individual with a peculiar way of eating their food - with no stove. No cannister fuel, no denatured alcohol, nothing. My infantile...
The Art of the Post-Hike Thank You Card
You saw them along the trail. Now it's your turn to send them out. Let's talk about thank you cards.
The Golden Tunnel
Famously, the Appalachian Trail has owned the term the "Green Tunnel" for it endless walks through lush green forests. And it certainly has a right to be called this. Last...
Trail Advice For A Newbie On The JMT
However, I have been able to get a little mountain fix by giving some trail advice to a friend who is just departing on the John Muir Trail (JMT). I...
1,000 Miles of Confliction
"Hike your own hike". For such a common phrase to throw around, it's not as simple as its made out to be. Especially for an excruciatingly indecisive person as myself....