Advice
Black Bears and Thru-Hiking: Your Questions Answered
On a recent hike through Glacier National Park, my wife, Michelle, and I encountered multiple bears. Michelle had a more than healthy respect for the animals. I, on the other...
Best of Southern California Backpacking and Day Hiking
I've lived in Southern California for five years and still feel like I'm scratching the surface of available adventure around me. The beaches are great, but within three hours of...
Backpacking with Babies: 6 Tips From Hiking Parents
A lot can change after having kids, but a love for hiking and backpacking shouldn't be one of them. Here's a look at advice from those who backpack with kids.
How to Plan a Budget for Your Thru-Hike: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Not Run Out of Money on Trail
Five Things I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the Triple Crown
I hiked the Triple Crown in two years and two months, starting with the PCT, CDT and then the AT. Here’s what I wish I’d known before I started.
Power to Petites: Thru-Hiking Tips for Small Women
(Originally published June 2019; updated September 2020) Acing a long hike on short legs There’s a gap in Virginia just for us! An underrepresented population Welcome, small-sized gals (and
Essential Considerations for International Backpacking
Editor's note: This story was written prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 and therefore does not touch upon pandemic specific considerations. You are strongly encouraged to do your own research
My PCT Thru-Hike: By the Numbers
If there's ever been a thru-hike number or statistic you've been curious about, you've come to the right place. Every number and calculation from beers per mile to the number...
Black Girl Hair Tips for Hiking and Backpacking
Until recently, I wasn't really sure hiking was even a thing Black people really did. I have even found myself thinking, I’d like to hike but what would I do...
How to Plan a Backcountry Trip During a Pandemic
My most recent trip into the High Sierra was one for the books. For three nights, I slept under the summer stars after days filled with granite peaks, alpine lakes,...