One of the popular discussions in college was - which city would you like to live in and work? A more popular one was - where you would not like to live? And the answer almost invariably used to be Chennai (the word would be uttered with a nightmarish expression). The reasons ranged from the heat t...
I've spent years exploring trails, testing gear, and learning firsthand what works best in different hiking conditions. From rugged mountain hikes to casual strolls through the woods, I’ve put countless hiking pants to the test. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, my goal is to help you find…
A solid backpacking food plan will enhance your hiking meal and trail snacking life. Use this guide for tips to pack food for your next backpacking trip.
Illustrations and video examples showing how to rig a tarp with a continuous ridge line, using hardware, knots, or a combination of both.
The trail showcases the border lakes of Minnesota and Canada.
Gardens of Versailles Palace
Learn everything you need to know about the 2024 John Muir Trail permit process including where to start, JMT trail quotas, & lottery dates.
Discover the best John Muir Trail maps, books, apps, blog posts, and resources to help you plan, prepare, and get inspired for your JMT hike.
Putting together a daily meal plan for the John Muir Trail was one of the greater challenges for me in my preparation for the trail. In this guide, I will break down my daily and total food planning for the JMT. I will also include information on how to resupply while on the trail.
I love a unique twist on a classic hiking snack, and this Maple Cheddar Trail Mix is definitely delicious and different!
I've always wanted to longterm test a cuben fibre shelter but never really found anything I wanted to take on a long hike. Cuben fibre was...
I've been traveling with my Osprey for more than 9 months... Let's see how she's been holding up...
Im Norden Thailands wunderbare und spannende Tage in Chiang Mai erleben. Meine Highlights, die Du Dir nicht entgehen lassen solltest.
We asked 5 John Muir Trail thru-hikers what their single must-have piece of gear was. Here's the equipment they wouldn't have hiked without.
Blue Ridge Outdoors sits down with the first thru-hikers of the Great Eastern Trail, a new long distance trail that rivals the famous Appalachian Trail.
How to Navigate With a Map and Compass: Alright, so everyone knows a few fundamentals of navigation- north is always up, the sun rises in the east, and compasses usually point towards magnetic north. But at some point in time, outdoor enthusiast or not, you'll want to be able to find…
