Author name: John

When I wanted to start backpacking I had a hard time finding trails that were specifically meant for multi-day backpacking […]

While I’m not a beginner hiker I am a fairly new backpacker—In that most of my hikes have been done

Is it weird to hike alone? That’s what I asked myself before my first solo backpacking trip. At first, I

It wasn’t until I first started backpacking that I did any sort of camping. The outdoor life was unfamiliar to

When I first started reading books about thru-hiking and learning about the Pacific Crest Trail I realized how common it

I’ve been learning a lot about backpacking lately. Enough to start a blog, buy some gear, and plan my first

As I get ready for my trip to Lake Shore Trail MI a lot of questions have been flooding my

Hiking in running shoes, is it ok? This is one of the first things I had to figure out when

I’ve always loved nature. It’s calming, it beautiful, and it’s wild. A few years ago I began to grow increasingly

Hiking solo is a very popular pastime for those who like alone time in nature to unwind and reflect. While