While the pandemic years were trying, at best, they gave us time to recognize, reevaluate and, in some instances, readjust the undesirable patterns we might have fallen into. One benefit to our ...

A bear sighting on a backpacking trip can be a truly memorable experience, especially when said bear is far away and moving in the opposite direction. When you’re walking, eating and sleeping in a ...

Hiking is an exciting and adventurous experience, even more so for a new hiker. It’s important to remember the fundamental hiking 101 tips like starting with easy trails, getting the right gear, ...

A practical guide to cutting pack weight by avoiding the most common backpacking errors.