Ultralight Hiking Blog

What’s Behind the Name Six Moon Designs?

What’s Behind the Name Six Moon Designs?

Photo by Pack Rafting Chile. I have spent the last 2 years traveling, around the US and abroad, in my role at Six Moon Designs, helping spread awareness of our brand and line of products to o...

Traversing Oman’s Hajar Mountains by Dave Stamboulis

Traversing Oman’s Hajar Mountains by Dave Stamboulis

Hikers who have completed a 2500 mile thru-hike, whether it be on the PCT, CDT, or AT, like to think of themselves as badass. Regardless of experience, conditions, or time, hey, you had to be somet...

In Memoriam, Nita Larronde

In Memoriam, Nita Larronde

This past week the Continental Divide Trail Community lost its original Trail Angel when Nita Larronde passed away.  Nita was a legend on the CDT, she had been hosting hikers for as long as anyone ...

Hiking National Scenic Vs. Hiking Routes by Jada Lippincott

Hiking National Scenic Vs. Hiking Routes by Jada Lippincott

A few weeks ago I completed my thru-hike of the Grand Enchantment Trail (GET), an ~800 mile route expanding from Albuquerque, NM to Phoenix, AZ. First off, The GET is the most beautiful mile-by-mil...

West Coast Trail - A Father and Son Trip - by James Lamers

West Coast Trail - A Father and Son Trip - by James Lamers

Ambassador James Lamers and his father spent seven days hiking the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. He shares his video trip report with us.

CDT Trip Report: A Love Story, Wildlife, Thunderstorms, & Smoke by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath

CDT Trip Report: A Love Story, Wildlife, Thunderstorms, & Smoke by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath

The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is a continuous footpath from the Mexican Border to the Canadian Border through the Rocky Mountains.  Following the backbone of the United States, the CDT runs ri...