How to Prep for the High Sierra on your PCT Thru Hike
When it comes to the Sierras, there is tons of preparation and planning that can be done to maximize safety and enjoyment.
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What’s In My Trail Running Pack?
Trail running is supposed to be fun! Keep a good attitude, don’t push too too hard (unless that’s what you are going for), and enjoy the scenery!
How to: Mapping + Caltopo
When all is said and done, after all the research and lines are drawn, you should have a flushed out map that will take you deep into the backcountry.
50 Trail Runs of North America
The routes mentioned in this list are a great sampler of terrain across North America, from high alpine meadows to dense forests to rocky ridgelines.
Gear We Kept and Gear We Ditched after 700 Miles on the PCT
700 miles of any terrain can be exhausting, but the Californian desert provided us with the appreciation we needed for the simplest of things, such as access to water and refuge from the heat.
The 5 Fundamentals of Adventure Photography
Photography has become far more accessible in the last 15 years, thanks in large part to the technological improvements of the phone camera.
So You Want to Hike the JMT? A Tutorial
The John Muir Trail is a spectacular, 220 mile walk through the High Sierra of California. It’s an absolutely spectacular section of ~200 miles of backpacking through the High Sierra of California.
So You Want to Thru-Hike the PCT?
Everything you could ever want to know about preparation for thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Follow along as Vee and Tim embark on a long distance journey.
What is ‘Off-Trail’ Travel?
Traveling off-trail can unlock a new world of possibilities for exploring nature. You can chart your own path, go deep into the unknown, and get closer and closer to the middle of Nowhere
Objective Setting: What? Why? How?
Before I head out on any kind of adventure, I ask myself these three very basic questions. This routine defines my ‘purpose’ for any trip.