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Written by Timothy Martinez Jr. Hiking and camping on trails is usually difficult for beginners. That’s why we’ve made a list of things beginners should know about trail hiking and camping. The hardest part about being a beginner hiker is taking in and synthesizing all the information you need. Trail hiking and camping along trails […]
It’s Not Glamping Running shoes, instead of hiking boots; one sleeping bag to be shared among the group; energy bars in place of hobo packs and more substantial camping food. These are the concessions made by fans of the newest camping fad. Fastpacking is the minimalist’s response to last year’s glamping trend. Standard camping gear […]
August marks the Appalachian Trail’s 75th anniversary. In 1937, the 2180-mile footpath was completed, allowing adventurers to hike from the northern end of Georgia up into Maine. The AT is the longest hiking-only trail in the world—and what a blessing to have it for hikers in America. There is no better way to celebrate the […]
Casey Schreiner’s post-graduate move was far from unique. He jumped from the East Coast to the hazy, star-studded city of Los Angeles to get involved in the entertainment industry. Los Angeles did not immediately capture Casey’s heart, but the mountain ranges in the L.A. area converted him into a lover of the outdoors. Gaming enthusiasts […]
As someone who loves to cook, dried food is rarely a go-to.. So, despite its obvious convenience, I’ve never taken dried food on a camping trip. Instead, I always cook food over the fire because, of course, it just tastes fantastic. When Mountain House contacted me to do a review of their new low sodium […]
Sometimes I worry that we use the term “camping” too liberally. It refers to so much more than a simple tent at a campfire. RV camping, winter camping, camping to hike, camping by the river next to your kayak? There are so many ways to camp and activities that can get you to your camp site […]
by Liz Childers “I usually try to have a New Year’s resolution, but I’ve spent the entirety of today trying to remember what mine was for 2011. Obviously it was quickly abandoned this year! I think a resolution must be realistic and specific for it to be successful. With that in mind, I think this […]
by Daniel Lawton “Penang is an island off the northern coast of Malaysia. I went there to obtain a 60-day Thai visa, which was a worthy excuse to stay a few days longer. The island is awash with multiculturalism because of its location as a strategic point during the days of spice trading. Residents are […]
by Dan Lawton “Doi Suthep is a national park and Buddhist temple 15 kilometers outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand, and yesterday I rented a motorcycle and drove there. The ride is gorgeous, a flurry of sun-drenched forests with vista views, and the landscape near the temple is equally pristine. Perched on the top of a […]
