Hiker Tips

Camping With Dogs: 5 Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Trip

Camping With Dogs: 5 Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Trip

Most dogs love spending time in nature, so camping can be a cost-effective way to enjoy quality time with your pet. Camping is also great for deepening your bond and gaining separation f...

Things I Wish I Knew Before Taking My Kid Backpacking by Jim Barron

Things I Wish I Knew Before Taking My Kid Backpacking by Jim Barron

If you have kids, one of the greatest things in the world is sharing your passions with them and spending time together doing things you love. For me, that's backpacking. Ever since I got ...

Making Art On The Trail

Making Art On The Trail

Making art on the trail – it’s my way of taking home some souvenirs.  The very act of making art means I have to slow down, stop forward motion and actually see nature around me. I oft...

Your Guide to Hiking the Loowit Trail

Your Guide to Hiking the Loowit Trail

Whenever anyone asks me what my favorite hike is near where I live in the PNW it’s hard to know what to tell them. The PNW is so diverse and each ecosystem offers a ...

Even Simple, Boring Hikes Can Be Exciting – Red Dust Canyon Hike in Taiwan

Even Simple, Boring Hikes Can Be Exciting – Red Dust Canyon Hike in Taiwan

While much of the world had been in quarantine, I was lucky to have been living in a country that still allowed me to hike, Taiwan! Unfortunately, I was sidelined b...

A Guide to Vegan Backpacking Food

A Guide to Vegan Backpacking Food

What does a vegan diet look like? Many people adapt their diet to fit their lifestyle. Sometimes we are forced to eat a certain way because of what food is actually available. The trail can be an e...