The fear of backpacking is a big reason why some will never take the plunge. Today, I’m going to break those fears down and show you why they shouldn’t stop you from backpacking or pursuing anything else worth doing in your life. For this purpose, I want to share our own background and personal lives. … More Backpacking Background
We see you on Instagram and Twitter, with your hip hiking hashtags and plagiarized photos. Your accounts exist only for the fulfillment of followers, attempting to capitalize on current hobbies and passions of which you’re too lazy to pursue yourself. This is clickbait in the rawest form, an attention whore’s publicity stunt, turning trends the … More Hike Your Own Hashtag
Do you ever have those days where you’d rather binge on Netflix with snacks and drinks within close proximity to your lazy, lifeless body than to actually use your two feet and heartbeat? If you don’t, you may not be human. The truth is, a long, crazy, mentally exhausting work week can suck out all … More To Hike or not to Hike… That is the Question
Hiking can be therapeutic. Sometimes it seems the only stress relief for us can be found while trekking through the trees. If you’re stuck in a job that’s eating away at you day after day, searching for something more fulfilling and feeling lethargic, it might just be time to expand your horizons, and there’s no … More Hike Your Heart Out
Ah, camping! The great outdoors! Campfires and s’mores and roasting hot dogs. What more could you ask for? Well, a lot, actually. Don’t get us wrong, sometimes we like to load the car up with our Coleman grill and drag out the queen-sized air mattress. We might even bring steaks to grill! No need to … More The Problem with Public Camping
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