When people think of Las Vegas, the last thing that comes to their mind is hiking. Upon hearing the words “Las Vegas,” your mind immediately goes to casinos, showgirls, and partying all day and all night but what a lot of people don’t realize is that there is so much more to do in Las …
Read moreExploring Nevada: The 3 Top-Rated Hiking Trails Near Las Vegas
Hiking shoes are the most important piece of gear outside of sunscreen you can invest in that will make or break your hiking career or short-term ambitions. A properly fit shoe for the mission will keep your feet happy and yourself happy and there is no worse experience and no further cause to early retirement …
Responsible travel is not just opting to carbon-offset your flights. It goes beyond picking up your trash and leaving nothing but footprints. It’s about choosing an ethical tour operator that is committed to sustainable practices and giving back to the local communities. When I trekked to Machu Picchu, my group chose to take the path …
Read moreInca Trail Alternative – Salkantay Pass Trek to Machu Picchu
While you’re most likely scoping out the next mountain to climb or trail to hike, you can never be go-go-go all the time. Rest is key and it’s great to kick back and enjoy a protein bar at home once in a while. Or perhaps you haven’t gotten off the beaten path lately and you’re …
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When you’re deciding where to go on your trip up north, Eagle Lake in Ontario is a destination that should be high on your list of “must see” items. There’s a lot to be said for the area, the beauty of the scenery, and the massive amounts of fishing you can do while you’re there. …
Read moreThings To See While Exploring Eagle Lake Ontario, Canada
Top Hiking Locations in Tennessee For All Who Love the Outdoors
It’s not very often you have a single trail that includes so much variety and so much to experience in one adventure. Queens Bath lets you explore the rugged terrain, small waterfalls, creek crossing, challenging terrain, and beautiful oceanfront all in a single 1.3km or so trail (There and back). Be careful I don’t usually …
Read moreQueens Bath Trail – Epic adventure in Princeville, Kauai
Everyone around the world, whether or not they are the outdoorsy type, has their own spot. A place that they found either by happenchance or through careful searching. The spot could be a small clearing inside a forest, a makeshift bench found at the top of a hill or a short trail where you can …
There is nothing more essential to a successful backpacking trip than a good backpack, it seems obvious right? Well, I had to learn this the hard way when I first began backpacking a few years ago. The idea to spend days out in the woods, escaping into nature, sounded like a grand adventure to me. …
Start your hiking aspirations on the right foot. Hiking 101 will run you through the gear, knowledge, tips, and tricks you need to enjoy yourself and achieve your goals on the trails. Bookmark this page, save it for later and use it as a reference to expand your hiking knowledge where needed. We’ll keep it updated and …
