Ultralight Hiking Blog

A Desert Trilogy By Heather Hoechst

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

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

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, ...