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Ranking the Colorado Trail Segments: 100% Subjective, Completely True
The 486 miles between Denver and Durango on the Colorado Trail (CT) weave through six wilderness areas, eight mountain ranges, and five major river
Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew Baselayer Review
The Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew is a groundbreaking addition to the world of baselayers. This merino wool baselayer is designed with optimal
11 Tips I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the Colorado Trail
The Colorado Trail was my first ever thru-hike. As a deeply anxious individual, I spent the months leading up to my start date frantically scouring
10 Tips I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the John Muir Trail
The John Muir Trail was a beast. Here are the four things that almost made me quit my thru-hike, and 10 tips that helped me stay on trail.
Backpacking on a Budget: Top Tips and Debunked Myths
Is backpacking a hobby only for the wealthy? Let's break down some misconceptions and give some advice for how to backpack on a budget.
The Colorado Trail vs. The John Muir Trail: Which Trail is Better?
Which trail is harder? Prettier? Better? I've thru-hiked the Colorado Trail and the John Muir Trail, and now try to arrive at the answer.
Your Guide to Dipping Your Way Through the John Muir Trail
I had the immense privilege to thru-hike the John Muir Trail in 2023. The absurd amount of snow and rainfall made the trail technically more
The John Muir Trail: 15 Days of… Fun?
DAY ONE: My John Muir Trail journey started at Cottonwood Pass, 25 miles south of the summit of Mount Whitney. Going NOBO had been a decision made