leave no trace
Tossing a Trashy Attitude
Our Beautiful Planet- Views from the Colorado Trail in 2023 of the planet we are privileged to live on. Convictions from a Colorado Trail Thru-Hike following the new year. I...
The Real Villains of the Story and Other Random Thoughts on the Trail
Random thoughts are mind pops that come suddenly when we were not trying to think over them. My wandering mind seems incapable of going completely idle. It has to answer...
My First Backpacking Trip
A story of my first backpacking trip and what I can take away from it for my thru hike.
Social Media – The New PCT Bible
Is Social Media Hurting the PCT? In the year 2013 the Pacific Crest Trail Association issued 1,879 permits. Jump ahead to just five years later in the year 2018 and...
Poop Problems and Bad Bear Hangs: Is Leave No Trace Working?
The roots of Leave No Trace, a set of principles designed to promote conservation of land and water resources impacted by outdoor recreation, go back more than half a century,...
You Can Do Trail Magic, You Just Have to Do it Right
It’s no mystery why hikers in the midst of a grueling long-distance journey love trail magic. Whether you’re having a great day or feeling ground down, hot, cold, tired, or...
Ruck Review: Getting Ready for a Long Distance Hike
When I was preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail last year, I was looking for any information that I could get. It was my first long distance hike and...
Bringing Leave-No-Trace to Life Off Trail
On trail, we follow Leave No Trace practices every day. Since Katahdin, I've thought more about how these principles can apply to my off-trail life as well.
Gear Review: Vargo Dig Dig Tool
Weighing in at 1.25 ounces, it’s lighter than many competitive products and has a serrated edge to make it easier to slice through roots.
Living A Sheltered Life
Shelters become nightly community social hubs after a long day of hiking, despite the lack of privacy, despite the snoring and despite the less than stellar accommodations.