Ultralight Hiking Blog

Trekking Through the Tea: Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail by Dave Stamboulis

Trekking Through the Tea: Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail by Dave Stamboulis

My wife and I were looking for a winter trip that didn’t involve freezing temps nor carrying heavy packs when we stumbled upon the Pekoe Trail. This 300 kilometer trail winds through the Central Hi...

Hiking to Heal: Finding My Strength on Trail by Kirsten Anderson

Hiking to Heal: Finding My Strength on Trail by Kirsten Anderson

I’ve always been someone who thrives on goals, but I often find myself questioning why they hold so much power over me. To others, my goals may seem insignificant, but to me, they are everything. T...

Shimshal Pass: View to a Thrill by Dave Stamboulis

Shimshal Pass: View to a Thrill by Dave Stamboulis

My wife (fellow Six Moons Ambassador Raquel Mogado) and I are always looking for exhilarating treks in wild and remote places, and Pakistan’s Shimshal Pass fits the bill in every way. Northern Paki...

The 100 Mile Wilderness- A Backpacking Origin Story by Heather Hoechst

The 100 Mile Wilderness- A Backpacking Origin Story by Heather Hoechst

Most people who know me today would likely think that I spent most of my adolescence and early adulthood backpacking through the mountains. Backpacking is a large part of my life now- I dream about...

Introducing Family and Friends to the Outdoors by Jim Sutherland

Introducing Family and Friends to the Outdoors by Jim Sutherland

Introducing your family and friends to the outdoors can be one of the most rewarding things you might ever do!  However, it does come with a huge responsibility for their safety, health, and well-b...

Traveling and Hiking with the All Day Carry Backpack by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath

Traveling and Hiking with the All Day Carry Backpack by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath

This fall, I traveled with my Mom and my partner to Portugal to hike the Portuguese Camino.  All three of us used the new All Day Carry backpacks for our multiple flights and the entire hike.