Kangchenjunga: Nepal’s Wild East by Dave Stamboulis
While Mount Everest may be the highest of the 8000-meter summits and Annapurna and K2 considered the most dangerous, Kangchenjunga (also spelled as Kanchenjunga) remains one of the most remote and ...
Take another step: How to backpack faster, longer, and more enjoyably by Heather Hoechst
Over the past several years, as I’ve begun tackling longer backpacking trips or longer trails in shorter time periods, I have been asked lots of questions about how I do it. My first answer is typi...
Your Guide to Hitchhiking by Jada Lippincott
Hitchhiking: It’s exciting, it’s cheap, it’s an easy way to get around, but it’s also illegal in some states and illegal on all of our major interstates here in the United States. Before I get into...
Embracing the Solitude: The Ultimate Guide to Solo Backpacking by Brandon Armstrong
At 16, I ventured into Washington's wilderness for my first solo backpacking trip, spanning three days and 30 miles. Initially, the silence and isolation stirred a deep-seated anxiety within me, wi...
How To Start Hiking in Southern California by Jason Huckeba
Southern California is a hiker’s paradise. It’s the land of sun-kissed beaches, sprawling deserts, and majestic mountains which beckons adventurers from far and wide. If you're looking to fully e...
A Beginner's Guide to Thru-Hiking the PCT by Dave Stamboulis
Hiking the entire 2654-mile Pacific Crest Trail is an adventure of a lifetime. Very few people are fortunate enough to be able to spend roughly half a year of their lives walking, living, and breat...