Winter may be cold and snowy, but don’t pack away your hiking boots for the season just yet. Hiking in winter is my favorite way to alleviate those winter blues and explore my favorite hiking trails and National Parks like I’ve never seem them before. Learn how to stay safe and warm with these 17 essential tips and advice for winter hiking for beginners.
Every year, thousands of hikers flock to the rugged White Mountains in New Hampshire. The Whites are a hikers paradise with rocky trails lead to flowing waterfalls, and challenging alpine summits. But only a lucky few ever experience the magic of spending a night in an AMC Hut among the…
No surprise here, but I’m obsessed with hiking. But you might be surprised to know that I wasn’t always this way. I started my hiking journey in 2014 to cope with stress in law school (and later solo hiking to cope with a s*&% breakup). I still remember that feeling…
Ah, camping. S’mores over the campfire and waking up to the sounds of nature, right? But without comfortable gear and preparation, tent camping (aka car camping), can feel a lot more like work than a vacation. Assembling the ultimate tent camping setup can be a challenge, especially for beginners. That’s…
Is backpacking on your bucket list? Do you dream of sleeping under the stars and waking up to mountain views, exploring the backcountry that day hikers never get to see? Backpacking is an incredible experience, and one thats changed my life in amazing ways! But backpacking for beginners can be…
Wondering what to pack for your day hike and feeling overwhelmed? Hiking is my absolute favorite way to spend a day, but packing for a hike can be a tricky thing. Over the years I’ve made lots of mistakes when it comes to packing for a day hike. Thankfully, after…