Consider these pointers as you prep and plan for your upcoming thru-hike.
If you are fantasizing about a thru-hike, you probably can’t wait to leave your job behind and hit the trail. But first, you’ve got to save up enough money to actually quit that job. There are a million articles out there with tips for saving money, and you should read them for inspiration and ideas. … Read More “How to Save Money for Thru-Hiking” »
Our Second Bikepacking Trip
The Rae Lakes Loop is a spectacular little loop in the High Sierra, including segments of the PCT and JMT and several scenic high mountain passes, not to mention some memorable high altitude lakes.
Biking through Valles Caldera in New Mexico
When you get back home after a thru-hike, you might find yourself changed in silly and unexpected ways. One thing is for sure – you’ll be hungry.
Wanting to explore more routes to the river in the Grand Canyon after our trip down the Hermit Trail in 2020, Paul and I returned in October 2021 along with our friends Randy and Bill to hike down the Tanner Trail. This is an ancient route traced back to the Anasazi, now named for the … Read More “Grand Canyon: Rim to River on the Tanner Trail” »
Does the Platypus Quickdraw perform as well as the Sawyer Squeeze over the long term?
Thru-hiking is often romanticized, and understandably so. Still, discomfort, pain, and boredom are all big parts of a thru-hike too.
Don’t run out of money on your thru-hike! Even if you are on a very tight budget, you can still complete a thru-hike on a shoestring.