Considerations for Planning a Group Hike - by Joe Kellam
Your friends want to go backpacking in the National forest. A group from work is interested in hiking at a state park. You and some friends from college want to plan an annual trek in Costa Rica. ...
Tips for Backpacking with a Dog by Jada Lippincott
What makes backpacking even better? Backpacking with your furry best friend, of course! Dogs bring us so much joy in the front country, so we might as well continue the fun in the backcountry. Pack...
Why You Should Consider Using a Sleeping Bag Liner
So you’ve heard a lot of hype about getting a sleeping bag liner. But, they can be expensive and they add extra weight to your pack. Is it worth it? As a seasoned thru-hiker, I say yes! In this po...
How To Poop in the Backcountry
A wise hiker once said: “The reality of backpacking is that you will most likely not get bit by a rattlesnake, eaten by a bear, attacked by a mountain lion, or harassed by sasquatch, but I guarant...
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PART 3 by Sarah Dhooma
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PART THREE: Essential Camino de Santiago Planning Tips Packed up and ready to begin the Camino de Inverino in Ponferrada Photo by Sarah Dhooma Now that...
Hawkeye's 15 Pro Tips & Suggestions
Hawkeye's 15 Pro Tips & Suggestions 1. Start off slow then taper off. It takes a while to adjust.2. Listen to your body. Hike your own pace and don't try to keep up with others. Make...