I had just retired from nearly 30 years of teaching in high school. I was supposed to be resting and preparing for a 450 mile bikepacking event in the north of England but when Al asked me if I wa...
Climbing Kilimanjaro with the Six Moon Designs Flight 30 by Matt Emrich
In January 2025, my buddy Dan Raetz and I set out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Dan’s a police officer. I’m a firefighter. We’ve both seen the toll our jobs can take on mental health—on ourselves, an...
Trekking to Nangma Valley: The Yosemite of Pakistan by Raquel Mogado
Tucked away in the heart of the Karakoram Mountain Range, Nangma Valley is a breathtaking gem filled with soaring granite spires, verdant meadows, and untouched alpine beauty, and the remote valley...
An Unforgettable First Thru-Hike: The High Sierra Trail by Jason Huckeba
Stretching 72 miles across the heart of the Sierra Nevada, the High Sierra Trail is more than just a thru-hike, it’s a journey through some of California’s most breathtaking backcountry. Starting i...
Packrafting in the Arctic Wilderness of Finnish Eastern Lapland by Andrei Turró
In 2023 during midsummer we did a hiking trip in the Käsivarsin Wilderness Area in Finnish Lapland with a group of friends. One of those friends was Taneli, who is the one that we do some kind of a...
Benefits of a Sleeping Bag Liner by Raquel Mogado
Sleeping liners are often amongst the most underrated pieces of backpacking gear. While weight-conscious long-distance trekkers might think a liner is not worth its weight and may seem like an unne...