Green River – Desolation & Gray Canyons
My trips often happen as the result of an impromptu internet search whenever a new idea pops up in my
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Hilleberg Enan tent review
When planning my summer crossing of the Ungava peninsula I was looking for a tent that would be both lightweight
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San Juan River and Grand Gulch
I had a beautiful day for my first day out. The river was low (around 570 cfs) but there was
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Massanutten-Shenandoah Loop
I think I enjoy the planning part of my trips and adventures as much as the adventure itself. In the
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Patapsco Valley State Park Thru Hike
Adventures don’t always have to be remote, extensive or particularly ambitious to qualify as an adventure. I like to believe
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The animal I am most scared of while hiking
It’s not the kiwi I am most scared of when hiking, but I noticed that whenever I tell non-hikers of
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Five reasons to explore a country on foot
My latest trips entirely dedicated to tourism, meaning going to a country to “see stuff”, have left me deeply unsatisfied.
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Hiking as a creativity booster
I am more of a analytical person than a creative one. I don’t have much in terms of artistic talent,
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3 days loop in the Adirondacks
Trip Details Trip SummaryHike 52 kilometers (32 miles) over three days in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks WhereI
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Appalachian Trail Maryland Section
If you are looking for a nice weekend overnight trip on the Appalachian Trail, the section of the AT in
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Five things you perceive differently after a long distance hike
One aspect of long distance hiking that I absolutely love is how it makes me appreciate the little things I
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Aren’t you afraid of camping alone in the woods?
“Are you not afraid of camping on your own in the woods?” is probably the question I hear the most
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How to make the most out of your freeze dried meals
I don’t enjoy cooking much. Everyday cooking to me is a chore that I try to do as quickly as
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Zpacks Duplex tent review
Since I bought my Duplex tent from Zpacks in 2014, I have used it on four continents. I do not have
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Ultralight gear or how not to spend all your money on gear
One of my first “long” hikes was on the GR20 trail in France. It’s also the first time that I
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Budgeting your thru hike
Nowadays, almost every trail has its dedicated Facebook group, with the most popular trails having a Facebook group for every
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Sabbatical year 101
So maybe you have been thinking for a while about taking a sabbatical. It’s something I highly recommend to anyone.
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Iceland Hike – 2016
Iceland had been on my mind for a few years before I finally booked a ticket to go there. Getting there from
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Trans Adirondack Route Hike – 2015
In the summer of 2015, I set out on a hike on the relatively new Trans Adirondack Route in the
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Baekdu Daegan Hike – 2015
All the long distance trails I have hiked so far have left me with fond memories. I have loved all
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Te Araroa Hike – 2015
New Zealand appeals greatly to a lot of people. It seems like the ultimate travel destination; remote, English speaking, amazing
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