Collected Guides & Stories

He was halfway through a day hike on a new trail, one he’d chosen for its challenge and rumored beauty.

Jordan loved hiking on weekends, but today he wanted to try a trail that wasn’t on his usual map.

Today, he was exploring a new trail that promised views of towering cliffs and a hidden waterfall

He carried a small backpack with a snack, a water bottle, and a map he barely glanced at. After all, he’d been here a hundred times before.

When toilet facilities are unavailable, proper waste disposal is essential.

Choosing the right backpack is one of the most important steps in planning a successful backpacking trip. The right pack should carry all...

Staying comfortable and safe on the trail starts with proper layering.

Winter backpacking is an entirely different experience from the warmer months. The solitude, snow-covered landscapes, and crisp air can...

When you’re miles into the wilderness, the nearest help could be hours—or days—away. Knowing basic first aid and carrying the right...

This guide provides practical, easy-to-follow steps for backpackers to respond effectively and safely to a venomous snakebite.

Planning a backpacking trip blends preparation and adventure, shaping mindset and resilience for meaningful journeys into the wilderness.

There’s a pull that stirs deep within—a quiet yearning to lace up my boots, shoulder my pack, and step back into the vast wilderness....

Trail Essentials: A Sense of Adventure: To fully savor every step, every view, every night under the stars.

AN OCTOBER EXPERIENCE Preparation I began preparing for this trip not long after finishing my last one. As usual, life happened, and I ended up pushing this adventure back about three weeks. During that time, the biggest change was the weather—night temperatures dropped from the mid-50s to the 30s. That meant adjusting some gear to handle the colder conditions. The two main changes were swapping out my blanket for a sleeping bag with thermal lining and adding warmer layers to

With my pack on and feeling great, I set back out on the trail, fully immersed in the beauty around me.

Looking back at my journeys into the wilderness, I find meaningful insights I will always cherish.