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 […]
The Adirondacks. A place in Northeastern, NY, with over 6 million acres of mountains, 3,000 lakes and ponds, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, and one of the most beautiful places you will ever see. Home to many outdoor lovers of all kinds. From multi-day backpacking adventures, and long day hikes to 4,000 footers, family-friendly […]
I met James at a café in Puebla, Mexico. Outside the window, a parade trundled past. Priests wearing black cloaks with large, coned hats strode by as locals watched a floating Jesus bob down the packed streets. It was Viernes Santo (Holy Friday) of Semana Santa – a public holiday widely celebrated across the orthodox […]
One of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors is through backpacking. There’s really nothing quite more satisfying than getting camp set up, looking around, and not seeing another soul because of how far out you hiked! But those miles can get overwhelming when your pack is heavier than it needs to be. Heavy packs […]