
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...

Spontaneous Weekend 5 Pass Loop Saga By Jade Downing
It’s mid July in Colorado, the perfect time for wildflower trekking. Originally, I was going to do an easy 2 night backpacking trip in Aspen, Colorado with a good friend of mine. We saw a last minu...

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...

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
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
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, ...