Are you getting ready to hike the 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks? Today over 13,000 people have checked them off their hiking goals list. If you are brand new to hiking, I would not suggest hopping on this just yet. Get a couple of small hikes and mountaineering experiences under your belt first. If […]
My eyes couldn’t believe what they were seeing! Water flowed steadily down this small creek that seemingly bled out of the desert floor. After hiking for hours with little to no water to be seen, this tiny stream was a welcomed sight. A Homecoming Vacation Backpacking is something that my wife and I loved to […]
Acrophobia: an extreme or irrational fear of heights What is it about heights that have some us of so freaked out? And why does it affect certain individuals more than others? I, myself, am afraid of heights—well, sometimes. It really is rather strange. In one instance, I could be standing on a high ledge or […]
When it comes to getting out and sharing her tales, Hailey Sutton is a pro. The former reporter for WFSA, an NBC affiliated station in Montgomery, AL, was known for hitting the trails around her and sharing her adventures with viewers. Her “Hiking with Hailey” segments are still popular and showcase some of the best […]
My heart sank as I looked up the trail. Snow covered the majority of the dirt that I had been walking on for hours. And now that the sun was getting low in the sky and I still didn’t have a campsite, life was beginning to look pretty terrible at the moment. Gearing Up for […]
You’ve been scouring the depths of northern areas in Pakistan, from picturesque Hunza to captivating Skardu, to satiate your wandering soul. Yet, if you haven’t explored the serene Mushkpuri Top trail, then you are missing out—big time! It’s time to add Mushkpuri Top to your bucket list and discover the crowning jewel of Galiyat Region. […]
Hiking in the dark can seem like a scary undertaking. It can be unfamiliar, disorienting and altogether daunting. It can also be surreal, exhilarating and positively life changing! Working up the courage to even try is a huge success, and if you are reading this article, that means you are at least contemplating the IDEA […]
For some outdoor enthusiasts, hiking is about finding your own path. But for others, it’s about community. The San Diego Hiking Society is a Facebook group dedicated to providing just that—a sense of belonging among hikers across the region. The 30,000-plus group was founded in July 2015, and is a great resource for newbie hikers […]
Excitement soon turned to dread as the backroad we were currently winding along, leading up to Greys and Torreys peaks, became impassable. The area had received quite a bit of rain over the last couple days, resulting in the road being completely washed away. Even four wheel drive wasn’t going to cut it this time. […]
What is “Leave No Trace?” Leave no trace is a mantra that has been adopted by hikers and backpackers. It is an unwritten set of rules for how to minimize human impact on the environment and in wild places. It was devised by a community that prides itself on the exploration of nature and enjoying […]