Trekking Through the Tea: Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail by Dave Stamboulis
My wife and I were looking for a winter trip that didn’t involve freezing temps nor carrying heavy packs when we stumbled upon the Pekoe Trail. This 300 kilometer trail winds through the Central Hi...
Getting the Most Out of Your Gatewood Cape by Kevin "Larry Boy" DeVries
Ultralight has gone mainstream. Blessedly, thankfully so. Thanks to modern ultralight gear, hikers can go farther and prevent wear-and-tear on their bodies. Ultralight for the masses has arrived. I...
Upper North Fork of the Smith River, Attempted Headwaters Run Part 3 by Nicole Smedegaard
This is where the final deciding accident of our trip occurred. Getting to shore felt like a must-make move since we could not see how much of the tree was in play in the class IV rapid below us. T...
Upper North Fork of the Smith River, Attempted Headwaters Run Part 1 by Nicole Smedegaard
So you think you want an adventure. Here is a complete trip report narrative from the Upper NF Smith Headwaters attempted run on December 4, 2023. This trip came together with lots of planning and ...
As winter approaches so does the holiday season, where we gather with family and friends and embrace the short days and long nights. During this season of celebration, we often show our love for e...
SMD packing pods review by Jim Sutherland
In any one week, I can switch items of gear from one pack to another depending upon what kind of riding I am doing, e.g. local trail riding for an hour or so on my mountain bike, longer rides away...