There are undoubtedly many of you out there that have an internal longing to spend more than a day in the wilderness. You’ve probably seen pictures of incredible backcountry lakes, views from prolific mountain peaks, and campsites tucked in amongst the healthiest groves of pines. But how do you get there? And how do you …
I want to start this review by admitting something personal: I’ve had an affinity for Sawyer Products for quite some time. And that affinity stems from the simple fact that they share a first name with my younger brother. While he’s not the only Sawyer out there, it’s a special connection for me, so when …
The Arcteryx brand was founded on the idea that “there is always a better way,” and its products are tested and proven in one of the most challenging ranges on the planet, the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. If you’re looking for a new pack for rock climbing, ice climbing, skiing, backpacking, or mountaineering, we’re …
As an avid hiker and backpacker, I feel very fortunate to have completed the length of the John Muir Trail (my longest trip to date). I’ve also notched several other amazing multi-day trips, but I must admit that “bagging peaks” hasn’t been tops on my priority list. This may be changing, however, as I find …
This post is inspired by my recent move to Costa Rica during the rainy season. As it turns out, we happen to have arrived for some of the heaviest rains that our neighbors have seen in the 13 years that they’ve lived in that area. As digital entrepreneurs, you can imagine that we have a …
The ability to charge our devices is something that I believe many of us take for granted in our daily lives. Just think about how many power outlets you probably pass by every day. But when we strike out on adventures or change our location seasonally, there can be times when we are confronted with …
Most experienced backpackers follow some (if not all) of the Leave No Trace principles. These principles help us to minimize our impact and do our part to ensure that the wilderness we love will still be around for future generations. If you’re a new backpacker, you should read the 7 Leave No Trace Principles and …
For those of us that work in the tourism and/or service industries in the Tahoe season, we’ve now moved into the time of year that we affectionately refer to as “local’s summer.” It’s the season when we get some extra time to recreate and get out to those spots we’ve had on our list all …
I’ve relied on Mountain House meals for years on the trail. They’re convenient to pack, easy to cook, and light to pack out once you’ve thoroughly enjoyed them. But in all my years of backpacking, I haven’t had the chance to try the two meals that the fine folks at Mountain House recently sent my way. …
We have a three-year-old Boxer named Hoolie (pictured above). And while he’s still getting used to living in the mountains and scaling rocky cliff faces, we are adventurous folk and bringing our pup along on our adventures is important to us. Recently, we acquired a new leash for Hoolie. While we were skeptical at first, …