Backpacking

Day 117 We had a paved road walk out of Grants which is hard on the joints but relatively easy...

“As long as I live, I hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language...

“The Trail provides,” is a phrase often echoed in the long distance backpacking community. Trail magic comes in all forms...

Are you looking to wow the thru-hiker in your life with a platinum-level backpacking gear gift this holiday season? We’re...

The urge to run is strong. It is the night before the trek. A clear evening after heavy rain lowers...

“Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” by Kathy Mattea played in my earbuds as the Golden Road came into sight...

Day 36 – 13.3 miles My nero in Tucson was less than restful. Even in the comfy hotel bed my...

The morning following my fall, I woke up to the Milky Way gently shining in the dark sky. I took...

There is nothing quite like dreading an early morning alarm and the mounting desperation as hours tick by without the...

Day 30 – 21.7 miles I had originally planned to take only one zero day but my right ankle and...