Bighorn Gorge Hiking Guide | Death valley National Park
Bighorn Gorge is a fun and unusual hike in Death Valley. Cross open desert, scramble up dry waterfalls, and explore winding canyons on this challenging 20 mile route.
Hiking and Backpacking Trails
Colorado Trail Resupply Guide: Sample Plans Based on Pace and Style
Your Colorado Trail resupply plan is a key part of your hiking experience. Here’s how to make sense of all the options and choose the best resupply stops for you.
The Best Segments of the Colorado Trail
Love mountains but can’t spare 4-6 weeks for a thru hike? These are the best and most scenic segments of the Colorado Trail.
Hiking the Colorado Trail: Answers to Essential Questions
Planning a Colorado Trail thru hike? These answers to 35 essential questions will help you plan for the CT and give you a sense of the experience.
What I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the John Muir Trail
Hiking the John Muir Trail is a once in a lifetime experience. Learn from my mistakes with these JMT hiking tips I wish I had known beforehand.
Broken Top Loop Backpacking Guide | Three Sisters Wilderness, OR
Broken Top Loop is a dramatic and varied 22 mile backpacking route through Three Sisters Wilderness, west of Bend. Here’s a guide to logistics, campsites, and what to expect.
Devil’s Dome Loop Backpacking Guide | North Cascades, WA
Route and logistics guide to Devil’s Dome Loop, a dramatic 40ish mile backpacking route in the North Cascades. The views are heavenly, but the devil is in the 5000+ foot climb…
North Coast Ridge to Cone Peak: Epic Ventana Wilderness Ridge Hike
If you’ve already hiked to Cone Peak in the Ventana Wilderness and want something bigger, this burly multi-day trek along North Coast Ridge might be just the thing.
18 Day John Muir Trail Itinerary from Lyell Canyon
To help you plan your JMT hike, here’s the 18 day John Muir Trail itinerary I used to hike from the Lyell Canyon alternate start.
Tahoe Rim Trail: 7 Day Lightweight Backpacking Itinerary and Tips
The 170 mile Tahoe Rim Trail makes a fantastic lightweight backpacking route. Here’s a 7 day TRT itinerary, plus gear and logistics notes, from my TRT thru-hike.
Hardest and Highest Hill Hikes in the SF Bay Area
Looking for something tall to hike to the top of? This list of challenging hill climbs in the San Francisco Bay Area has you covered.
Cactus to Clouds Hiking Guide (+ Must-Know Safety Info)
Thinking about taking on the notorious Cactus to Clouds hiking route? Here’s what you must know before attempting this epic and potentially dangerous day hike from Palm Springs.
Cone Peak Hiking Guide: From Sea to Sky Near Big Sur
Hiking Cone Peak might be the most spectacular thing you can do in the Big Sur area, and that’s saying a lot. Here’s a detailed guide to four different Cone Peak hiking routes.
Mineral King Loop: Four Gorgeous Backpacking Routes (With Maps)
Mineral King Loop refers to several amazing and lesser-known backpacking routes in Sequoia National Park. Here’s a trail guide to four possible Mineral King hikes.
How Long Will It Take to Hike the john Muir Trail?
How many days does it take to hike the John Muir Trail? It depends! Here’s how to calculate the JMT hiking pace that’s right for you.
Where to Go Hiking in West Africa
West Africa isn’t exactly a famous hiking destination, but for those drawn to this complex part of the world, these are the trails to check out.
The Peakbagger’s Guide to California’s 14ers
Whether you’re looking for beginner-friendly California 14er hikes or want to climb the whole list, this guide to California 14ers has you covered.
How to Hike Mount Tallac in Gorgeous South Lake Tahoe
The Mount Tallac Trail in South Lake Tahoe is a gorgous, dramatic, challenging day hike with sweeping views. Here’s what to know before you go.
Laguna de los Tres – Detailed Hiking Guide (Argentina)
Here’s everything you need to know about hiking from El Chaltén to Laguna de los Tres and the base of Fitz Roy, one of the most spectacular day hikes in Patagonia.
6 Desert Destinations Perfect for a Southern California Roadtrip
Looking for some wide open space therapy? Look no further than these six California desert destinations, full of amazing camping, hiking, biking, climbing, and more.
Hiking Argentina’s Vinciguerra Glacier Trail
Stroll through idyllic meadow and scramble up muddy forest trail to this alpine lake high above Ushuaia. Here’s everything you need to know to hike to Vinciguerra Glacier.
Hike Mount Nimba, Liberia: an abandoned mining site and the highest point in West Africa
A unique day hike through an abandoned mining site to the point where three West African countries meet. How cool is that?!
John Muir Trail vs Tahoe Rim Trail: Comparing Two Epic California Thru Hikes
The John Muir Trail is more famous, but nearby Tahoe Rim Trail is another lovely Sierra thru hike with its own advantages. Here’s how to choose.
How Hard Is Climbing Kilimanjaro?
My experience hiking to the top of Africa’s tallest peak, and what made it harder than expected.
