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...
The 100 Mile Wilderness- A Backpacking Origin Story by Heather Hoechst
Most people who know me today would likely think that I spent most of my adolescence and early adulthood backpacking through the mountains. Backpacking is a large part of my life now- I dream about...
Lessons from the John Muir Trail by Lauren Ruhe
The John Muir Trail taught me many lessons, one of the biggest being that you can prepare as much as possible, but sometimes life throws you unexpected challenges, and you have to adapt. What initi...
Three Friends’ Journey Along Olympic National Park’s North Coast By: Jason Huckeba
A trip along the northern coastline of Olympic National Park is a dream for many backpackers. For Monica, David, and I, this adventure from Shi-Shi Beach to Cape Alava offered a blend of stunning s...
This second 10-day adventure began August 7, 2023, in the Trickle Lake region on the eastern side of the Grand Mesa. Last month I explored the western side by foot and packraft visiting 15 lakes in...
The Backpacking Ultrarunner (and an ode to the Haven) by Heather Hoechst
I love backpacking. I also love running. It can be difficult (though not impossible) to run with a fully weighted backpack. This summer, I found myself in a quandary as I had signed up for a 120-mi...