beginner
15 All-Too Common Beginner Backpacking Mistakes
We all start somewhere. We all begin as beginners, as novices. And even for experienced hikers, new gear constantly demands we play catch-up. An experienced backpacker in the early ‘90s...
Start Here: How Shenandoah National Park Is a Backpacker’s Nursery
Basically, it’s a classroom for Backpacking 101.
Stories From The Trail Episode 10 – Daniel’s First Backpacking Trip!
Do you remember your first overnight backpacking trip? (Or are you looking forward to it?) Were you scared to sleep in the woods? Did you carry too much or too...
Future Thru Hiker: NOBO 2019
I'm going to start this blog off with one of my favorite quotes from my favorite author, Stephen King: “When asked, "How do you write?" I invariably answer, "One word...
14 Things to Consider When Hiking with a Beginner Hiker
So your hiking addiction and geographical location has sparked the interest of friends and family. People officially call you ‘that hiker chick or dude’ behind your back. Congrats! You will...