For experienced backpackers, the process of putting on a pack is probably second nature. If you’re new to backpacking, learning how to put your backpack on properly is essential. And, yes, there is a right way to do it! In this article, I’ll break down the process step by step and if you’d rather watch …
Hello again, Happy Campers! Now that we have a list of delicious and healthy camping recipes for our next trip into the wild, let’s mix up some wholesome drinks to go along with them! When it’s time for an adult beverage, keep this list of healthy and easy camping cocktails handy. There are many reasons …
Hello, Happy Campers! Take a second to think back to your most recent car camping trip. What types of meals were you eating? Were they healthy? Did they even taste good? Let’s face it, sometimes we overlook quality and settle for sustenance and ease when camping. Even so, no one ever said that camping food …
A camping trip is one of the best ways to create memories as a family. Getting away from the house and spending time in nature allows you to spend quality family time and reconnect with the natural world. But as great as camping is, you might not always have the time to pack your family …
Here we are in the Lake Tahoe Basin, carving alongside glacial valleys beside volcanoes. The geologic stories from the rim and canyons of the Lake Tahoe Basin are in motion, at times avalanching through canyons to gently settle in sky blue waters. This is not a brochure to hastily summarize the geologic formation of Lake …
It was summertime and my roommate and I were about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. Ten days in northern Scotland, 16 hours of flight time, five modes of transportation to our arrival point, and, finally, countless hours to explore the best day hikes in Scotland. The trip took us through some of …
No day is the same as another on the John Muir Trail (JMT). But let’s take a journey into a day on a JMT thru hike and see where the trail leads today! JMT Mornings The first light of morning on the JMT begins to stream over the mountains, through the tree’s canopy, and into …
How was Lake Tahoe formed? It is one of the most common questions I have heard while guiding throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. This question deserves an answer with depth, humility, clarity, and clairvoyance, like the crystalline Tahoe waters that bound to over a thousand feet. An Intro To ‘Stories of Stone’ Enter the School …
I’ve never been one to use vacation time to sip Mai-tais and work on my tan. I prefer to use that time to explore new places and push my physical limits. If you’re like me and you feel like your vacation time is best spent pushing yourself to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, check out these …
As a guide myself, I have to admit to some level of bias as I undertake this article. But I’ve also been recreating outdoors (doing a lot of different activities) for many years. Sometimes it’s hard for me to imagine paying for a guide when I can pop online to research trails, weather, and anything …