Everything you need to know before going trekking in Nepal. Tips and tricks on how to make the most of your Himalayan trek.
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The Local’s Guide to Hiking in Colorado
The complete guide to hiking in Colorado as told by a local. Get insider knowledge on the best Colorado hiking trips, hiking areas, and tips for mountain hiking.
Your Guide to Hiking Gear for Women
Let’s be honest, when it comes to hiking gear, it seems like everyone has a must-have gadget that you simply cannot hike without. However, hiking is simply walking down a trail, so what do you really need to hike? As a full-time freelance writer and gear tester for the outdoors, I’m on the trail virtually […]
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking
If you want to get outside, opt to take a hike. You don’t need a whole lot of fancy gear or knowledge to start hiking, but you’ll immediately see the health benefits of getting outside and spending time on the trail. In this day hiking guide for beginners, we will dive deep into how to […]
5 Mental Tips for Climbing a 14er or 13er
If you’re not questioning why you like to wake up at an ungodly hour to subject yourself to intense physical torture at high altitudes, then you aren’t doing it right.
Mount Rose, Lake Tahoe Trip Report
The rock feels cold on my hands as I stare off into the distance. My mind is blank, empty, just enveloped in the moment. I’ve made it.The breeze brings a chill as the sweat evaporates off of my body. I breathe deeply. The sun’s strength is gaining, struggling against the increasing winds to wrap me in it’s warmth. I see the strip of trail across the valley, the lake off in the distance, and endless horizon of mountains and valleys below. Above me the sky stretches out with wispy clouds like fingers outstretched welcoming me into this beautiful day. In this moment I feel small. I am alive. It’s perfect.