Cold
Soak Recipe Ideas
Stoveless backpacking meal ideas that taste good and pack real nutrition.
Budget
Backpacking Gear, 15 Lbs for $1000
Quality name brand backpacking gear on a budget, tested for 150 miles on the AT.
Quality name brand backpacking gear on a budget, tested for 150 miles on the AT.
Zion,
Bryce & Grand Canyon Teaser
A quick highlight reel biking Zion, hiking Bryce Canyon, and touring the Grand Canyon.
A quick highlight reel biking Zion, hiking Bryce Canyon, and touring the Grand Canyon.
Fall Scenery
in Lincoln, NH
Chasing fall foliage in Lincoln, New Hampshire, with Flume Gorge, the Kancamagus Highway, and the Old Man of the Mountain.
Chasing fall foliage in Lincoln, New Hampshire, with Flume Gorge, the Kancamagus Highway, and the Old Man of the Mountain.
AT
2025, Days 36-39: Curley Maple Gap to US 19E
Rainy balds, a Hurricane Helene reroute, and a climb over Roan High Knob to mile 395.
Rainy balds, a Hurricane Helene reroute, and a climb over Roan High Knob to mile 395.
AT
2025, Days 33-35: Sam's Gap to Curley Maple Gap
Big Bald views and a raft crossing of the Nolichucky River in Erwin, TN.
Big Bald views and a raft crossing of the Nolichucky River in Erwin, TN.
AT
2024, Days 30-32: Spring Mountain to Sams Gap
Blackstack Cliffs, mile 300, and a trip cut short at Sams Gap due to knee pain.
Blackstack Cliffs, mile 300, and a trip cut short at Sams Gap due to knee pain.
AT
2024, Days 27-29: Roaring Fork to Spring Mountain
Through Hot Springs, NC and the Rich Mountain Fire Tower.
Through Hot Springs, NC and the Rich Mountain Fire Tower.
AT
2024, Days 25-26: Standing Bear to Roaring Fork
Back on trail after 2.5 years, with a stop at Max Patch.
Back on trail after 2.5 years, with a stop at Max Patch.
Beginner
Mistakes Resulting in a Heavy Backpack
Common beginner mistakes that lead to a heavy pack, and how to fix them.
Common beginner mistakes that lead to a heavy pack, and how to fix them.
Rim to Rim
Training and Preparation
Training, gear, and nutrition tips for a Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike.
Training, gear, and nutrition tips for a Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike.
Kayaking
with our Puppy
Kayaking with our puppy Phoebe at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Kayaking with our puppy Phoebe at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Grand
Canyon Rim to River to Rim
A 3 night backpacking trip into the Grand Canyon, camping by the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch.
A 3 night backpacking trip into the Grand Canyon, camping by the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch.
The Crack,
Kayaking the Chassahowitzka River
Paddling Florida's Chassahowitzka River to a hangout spring called The Crack, plus a stop at 7 Sisters Spring.
Paddling Florida's Chassahowitzka River to a hangout spring called The Crack, plus a stop at 7 Sisters Spring.
Longs
Peak, Boulder Field via the Keyhole Route
A 13 mile push toward Colorado's Longs Peak, turning back at the Boulder Field due to ice and snow.
A 13 mile push toward Colorado's Longs Peak, turning back at the Boulder Field due to ice and snow.
AT 2021, Days
23-24: Spence Field to Newfound Gap
29 degree lows, freezing rain, and an icy climb over Clingmans Dome.
29 degree lows, freezing rain, and an icy climb over Clingmans Dome.
AT 2021, Days
21-22: Fontana Dam to Spence Field
Thunderstorms, the Shuckstack Fire Tower, and a race against the rain to pitch camp.
Thunderstorms, the Shuckstack Fire Tower, and a race against the rain to pitch camp.
AT 2020, Day
20: TriCorner Knob to Newfound Gap
A cold morning, Charlie's Bunion, and a 15.7 mile push to Newfound Gap and the 200 mile mark.
A cold morning, Charlie's Bunion, and a 15.7 mile push to Newfound Gap and the 200 mile mark.
AT 2020, Days
18-19: Standing Bear to TriCorner Knob
A southbound Smokies section hike - hostel pizza, a caged Davenport Gap shelter, and a cold first night.
A southbound Smokies section hike - hostel pizza, a caged Davenport Gap shelter, and a cold first night.
Tubing the
Rainbow River
A float down the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida, with an otter and alligator sighting.
A float down the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida, with an otter and alligator sighting.
AT 2020, Day
17: Cody Gap to Fontana Dam
The final day of a 3 day hike from the NOC - a thunderstorm, the Fontana Hilton, and a well-earned Big Mac.
The final day of a 3 day hike from the NOC - a thunderstorm, the Fontana Hilton, and a well-earned Big Mac.
AT 2020, Day
16: Sassafras Gap to Cody Gap
A wildflower-covered Cheoah Bald and a brutal climb up Jacob's Ladder.
A wildflower-covered Cheoah Bald and a brutal climb up Jacob's Ladder.
AT 2020, Day
15: NOC to Sassafras Gap
A last-minute swap of a hot bike ride for a rattlesnake encounter on the AT.
A last-minute swap of a hot bike ride for a rattlesnake encounter on the AT.
Mt Cammerer
Lookout Hike
A strenuous Thanksgiving week climb to a historic CCC fire tower in the Smokies.
A strenuous Thanksgiving week climb to a historic CCC fire tower in the Smokies.
AT 2019, Days
13-14: Siler Bald to The NOC
Trail magic, two fire towers, and an unforgettable ridge walk into the NOC.
Trail magic, two fire towers, and an unforgettable ridge walk into the NOC.
AT 2019, Days
9-12: Dick's Creek Gap to Siler Bald
A water filter meltdown, two days of rain, and the climb up Albert Mountain.
A water filter meltdown, two days of rain, and the climb up Albert Mountain.
Grand
Canyon, North and South Rims
Touring both rims of the Grand Canyon in one day, then a hike down Bright Angel Trail.
Touring both rims of the Grand Canyon in one day, then a hike down Bright Angel Trail.
Bryce
Canyon, Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop
A day trip hiking the hoodoos and Wall Street on the best 3 mile hike around.
A day trip hiking the hoodoos and Wall Street on the best 3 mile hike around.
Zion
National Park in October
Biking Zion Canyon and hiking The Narrows over two incredible days.
Biking Zion Canyon and hiking The Narrows over two incredible days.
Charlie's
Bunion Day Hike
An impromptu hike to a panoramic overlook in the Smoky Mountains.
An impromptu hike to a panoramic overlook in the Smoky Mountains.
AT 2019, Day
1: Amicalola to Springer
Climbing the approach trail from Amicalola Falls to the AT's southern terminus.
Climbing the approach trail from Amicalola Falls to the AT's southern terminus.
AT 2019, Day
2: Springer to Gooch Gap
A 15.5 mile push over Sassafras Mountain to Gooch Gap Shelter.
A 15.5 mile push over Sassafras Mountain to Gooch Gap Shelter.
AT 2019, Day
3: Gooch Gap to Lance Creek
An easy 8 mile day ending at Preaching Rock and Lance Creek campsite.
An easy 8 mile day ending at Preaching Rock and Lance Creek campsite.
AT 2019, Day
4: Lance Creek to Neel Gap
Climbing Blood Mountain and reaching a well-earned resupply and rest at Neel Gap.
Climbing Blood Mountain and reaching a well-earned resupply and rest at Neel Gap.
AT 2019, Day
5: Neel Gap to Low Gap
An eleven mile day over Cowrock Mountain with trail magic at Hogpen Gap.
An eleven mile day over Cowrock Mountain with trail magic at Hogpen Gap.
AT 2019, Day
6: Low Gap to Blue Mountain
A short, flat seven mile day through rhododendron tunnels to Blue Mountain Shelter.
A short, flat seven mile day through rhododendron tunnels to Blue Mountain Shelter.
AT 2019, Day
7: Blue Mountain to Tray Mountain
An eight mile day over Unicoi Gap and Rocky Mountain to Tray Mountain Shelter.
An eight mile day over Unicoi Gap and Rocky Mountain to Tray Mountain Shelter.
AT 2019, Day
8: Tray Mountain to Dick's Creek Gap
The final day - over Kelly Knob to Dick's Creek Gap and 80 miles completed.
The final day - over Kelly Knob to Dick's Creek Gap and 80 miles completed.
Swimming with the
Manatees
Kayaking and swimming with manatees in Crystal River, Florida.
Kayaking and swimming with manatees in Crystal River, Florida.
Grand Canyon Rim 2
Rim
Hiking the Grand Canyon from North Rim to South Rim in one day.
Hiking the Grand Canyon from North Rim to South Rim in one day.
Thru Hike Calculator
A handy tool for you to plan a long distance hike!
A handy tool for you to plan a long distance hike!