Ultralight Hiking Blog

Timberline Trail: A Fast-Pack Adventure Around Mt. Hood By Kirsten Anderson

Timberline Trail: A Fast-Pack Adventure Around Mt. Hood By Kirsten Anderson

The Timberline Trail had been on our bucket list for years. Like most people, we'd always imagined tackling this iconic 41-mile loop around Mt. Hood in the standard 3-4 days. But after some epic ad...

Pacific Crest Trail Days 2025

Pacific Crest Trail Days 2025

We’re excited to announce that Six Moon Designs will be at PCT Days 2025, happening August 15th & 16th in Cascade Locks, Oregon.

Trip Report: Hoh River Trail By Kirsten Anderson

Trip Report: Hoh River Trail By Kirsten Anderson

Having lived in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest for most of my life, it’s almost a travesty that I’ve barely scratched the surface of the enchanting Olympic Peninsula. That’s about to change! My...

Why You Should Be Using a Backpacking Umbrella By Dave Stamboulis

Why You Should Be Using a Backpacking Umbrella By Dave Stamboulis

Hard terrain, heavy loads, long days….none of them phase me after half a lifetime of trekking around the planet. But Goretex ascents? Forget it, hiking’s closest thing to a horror movie. Honestly, ...

Taking the Hard Road By Jade Downing

Taking the Hard Road By Jade Downing

Coming back to the US after a year of bushwhacking suffer fests in New Zealand, I felt quite ready to join my friend Cassie for my first off trail desert traverse. I was no stranger to long backpac...

Sunshine Coast Trail British Columbia, Canada by Tereza and Lubos

Sunshine Coast Trail British Columbia, Canada by Tereza and Lubos

If you’re seeking a thrilling escapade, let me take you on a journey along the stunning Sunshine Coast Trail (SCT) in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. The SCT is a 180 km stretch of breathtaking...