Looking for some context as to what this post is about? Check out Part 3 here Part 2 here and Part 1 here “Today, I woke up at ___ AM, hiked ____…

Looking for some context as to what this post is about? Check out Part 2 here and Part 1 here “No plan survives first contact with the enemy” ~Helmuth van…

Looking for some context as to what this is post is about? Check out Part 1 by clicking here. Success is not final Failure is not fatal It is the…

This I walk not because I’m bold or brave, But from fear of that day I’m old and grave ~Andy “Raven” Cai (NOBO 2014) Those words echoed through my head…

Follow Andrew from North to South as he thru-hikes the 2,192-mile long Appalachian Trail. Recent updates:

Lightweight and comfortable — a lighter pack will help you enjoy your backpacking trips even more and your body will thank you. This backpacking gear list doesn’t skimp on comfort…

Are you thinking about hiking Mount Washington? A challenging hike, but incredibly rewarding experience, Mount Washington in northern New Hampshire is a popular destination that hosts about 250,000 visitors every…

Nothing feels better than scoring that $300 jacket you’ve been eyeing for 50% off. There’s no doubt about it — good, long-lasting outdoor gear is expensive, but with these 5…

A good headlamp can be a backpacker’s greatest ally in the wilderness. Stashed in the bottom of a daypack, it will come to the rescue when the sun sinks below…

Zion National Park sits in the extreme southwest corner of Utah. Home of the infamous Zion Narrows, the park formed when heavy rains and raging rivers began digging a path…