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 […]
Something you should know about me? I am an honest to God adrenaline junkie. I have been aware of this “predicament” since my early teens and have found wild, fun ways to live out my adrenaline addiction in a safe-ish environment. What are some of these ways you might ask? White water rafting Horseback riding […]
The Adirondacks have 46 high peaks. There are some hardcore hikers out there that have completed all of them. When doing so, they became a 46er. To become official, you register online, pay a $15 application fee, and then you will receive your climbing number. After the paperwork is registered, which usually takes about 12 […]
It’s a sunny afternoon, and you have been hiking the trails for a good chunk of the day. You are ready to relax and just take it all in. Sitting on the ground or a big rock doesn’t exactly sound relaxing after being on your feet all day, now does it? I don’t know about […]
“There is a hidden message in every waterfall. It says, if you are flexible, falling will not hurt you.” – Mehmet Murat IIdan The Adirondacks are known for their lush forests and serene mountains, but that is not the only beauty the outdoors here holds. When the sun hits them just right, they resemble falling […]
“You have got to be kidding me,” I thought, as I pulled myself out of the slick mud for the third time in as many minutes. From the waist down, I was one with the Kauai rainforest—completely caked in twigs, leaves and reddish-brown mud. Sweat dampened my hairline, and the air was so humid that […]
It is no secret that the northern regions of Pakistan are among the most sought-after travel destinations around the world. Pakistan is endowed with breathtaking valleys, the highest mountains in the world, extensive forests, lakes of crystal-clear water, and many more scenic highlights. Nanga Parbat is the ninth tallest mountain in the world. Known locally […]
“What did we get ourselves into?” I thought as I scrambled up and over what felt like the 100th boulder. “What if one of us falls? What if we never get to our campsite and we have to turn around? What if we just aren’t cut out for backpacking?” A few hours earlier, my wife […]
Jasper National Park is located at the northern end of the Canadian Rockies. It is a mountainous national park that features some of the best backpacking trips to be experienced in all of Canada. I have hand selected my favorite multi-day trips in Jasper National Park. I have experienced all of these trails first hand, […]
The northern terrains of Pakistan have such hidden gems that they will leave you breathless. One such undiscovered beauty that is receiving quite some footfall from trekkers and tourists is the Dudipatsar Lake trail. Away from the crowds of bustling Naran, in the deep wilderness of Kaghan Valley lies Dudipatsar Lake, endearingly called, “Queen of […]