A Fast First: 109 Miles on the Mickelson trail in Under 48 Hours By Matt Emrich
Most big adventures start with months of planning, spreadsheets, and gear lists. This one started with boredom on a Sunday night. With my wife at work and nothing better to do, I decided around mid...
Fall Hikes Near Portland, Oregon
If you’re anything like me, the colder fall weather can bring a serious drop in energy and the temptation to stay curled up in bed all day is real. Even though I grew up in Oregon and like to think...
Swift X Hiking Backpack Review By Tereza Kopecka
If your sternum strap feels like a medieval torture device or you’ve ever had to choose between shoulder bruises or boob compression, you’re not alone. But then I met the Swift X Hiking Backpack fr...
Trails and Tangerines: Thru-Hiking Across Jeju Island, South Korea By Raquel Mogado
Jeju, often called South Korea’s “Honeymoon Island,” is best known for its volcanic landscapes, dramatic cliffs, lush forests, the legendary haenyeo (female free divers), and of course, its sweet h...
ADC+ (45L) Review By Jim Sutherland
Last year I was lucky enough to receive a new All Day Carry + (ADC+) in time for a family trip to Iceland and for the last few weeks of my guiding season. What I hope to do in this short piece is t...
A Desert Trilogy By Heather Hoechst
When I moved to the Four Corners in 2016, it was mid-July. Hiking in the San Juans at that time of year is like being dropped into a dream. The wildflowers burst with shades of color you didn’t rea...