Chris Olson 
An adventure into the wilderness can become a messy endeavor. Learn how to keep clean when using soap outdoors while minimizing any environmental impact with our quick guide to the best biodegradable soaps.
With a heavy focus (pun intended) on lightening the load, discover how backpacking has evolved over the last few decades. Our guide is packed with advice so you can get the low-down on how to make the switch to ultralight backpacking.
Considering your first thru-hike? For first-hand insight into the planning, gear, and mindset necessary for successful thru-hiking we’ve got you covered.
A little bit of know how can be the difference between ok and an awesome trip. Read our guide to camping for beginners to jump start your outdoor adventures
Paria Canyon straddling the Utah/Arizona border is considered one of the longest slot canyons in the world. If you are considering backpacking this 30+ mile long route then we’ll take you through everything you need to know to have a hassle-free trip.
Many a backpacking or hiking trip gone wrong can trace the root cause back to not carrying the ten hiking essentials, or not being able to use them. Come with us as we break down the what? why? and how? to help you keep your future adventures on trail and without incident.
The High Sierra Trail – Expansive alpine meadows, famous forests, crystal-clear moraine ponds, granite peaks towering into the sky, and the highest summit within the contiguous United States…all in one hike. Our guide will lay out all you need to know to plan your trip.
Trekking pole use for hiking, walking, and backpacking is a given for most experienced outdoor travelers, yet we often see new hikers hesitant to bring them along. Check out our tips below on why you should be using trekking poles, how to use them properly, and when to adapt their set-up for various terrain.
As experienced backpackers, it’s clear to us the many reasons why hiking and backpacking has exploded in popularity over the last decade. If you are interested in getting started, we take you through everything you need to know in our backpacking for beginners guide.