HOKA ONE ONE Stinson Mid GTX Hiking Shoe Review
The HOKA ONE ONE Stinson Mid GTX Hiking Shoe is among the most cushioned you’ll find. It protects the bottoms of your feet when you’re on rocky terrain. It provides...
Meet Barney “Scout” Mann: Triple Crowner, Trail Angel, Author
Few people have hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail. Known as Triple Crowners, those who carry this title are known throughout the trail community. Barney
Trail Name but No Trail Legs: First Two Days on the Long Trail
Trail update: I have a trail name, but the miles on my first two days did not come easy. There were ups and downs, physically and mentally.
The SNT: Milngavie to Aberfeldy
It's a Long Way Between Milngavie and Fort Augustus I didn't appreciate this fact properly when I set out on the trail again for some reason and for the life...
Superior Wilderness Designs Long Haul 40 Pack Review
The Superior Wilderness Designs Long Haul 40 pack is a customizable, mid-size, ultralight backpack that acts as the perfect companion for backcountry trips both long and short. If you’re looking...
Sierra Designs High Side 2 Tent Review
The Sierra Designs High Side 2 Tent is a lightweight two-person tent. It’s best-suited for three-season use and has dual doors and vestibules for easy accessibility. This tent is light...
BioLite HeadLamp 750 Review
BioLite has in recent years produced some excellent lightweight, USB-rechargeable headlamps. The 1.7-ounce BioLite HeadLamp 200 is my absolute go-to. The company’s latest model, the BioLite HeadLamp
Gear List, Shakedown Hike, and Other Prep for the Long Trail
My gear choices for a solo NOBO on the Long Trail, what I learned on an overnight AT shakedown hike, and COVID-19 requirements for New York City folk entering Vermont.
Hiking Hookups: Is the Trail a Perfect Place to Find Love?
Having experienced one success and a failed romance on trail, I spoke to former thru-hikers to discover if the trail is the perfect place to find the one and what...
An Adventure Waiting Right out my Front Door….in OHIO?
So I've already been doing all the recommended procedures for protecting my physical health during the Covid-19 crisis: mask, social distancing, covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands, using