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Hiking Tips

Hiker does side steps with mini resistance band

Essential Morning Warmup Routine For Backpackers With Lazy Glutes

It’s common to feel a bit stiff and sore on a backpacking trip. This morning warmup routine will help you greet the day and get your body prepared for the rigors of hiking.

12 Stretches To Do in Your Tent For Better Sleep and Stronger Hiking

These easy stretches will help you loosen up after a long day on the trail, even if it’s cold outside and you’re huddled in your tent. Do them before bed to sleep better at night and feel better in the morning.

Hiker taking break

How To Hike Your First 20 Miler: Tips for Long Days on the Trail

Want to take your hiking or backpacking to another level? Here are tips and techniques for hiking long days more comfortably, so you can enjoy even more wild places.

View of granite basins and lakes on John Muir Trail

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.

Red tent at night by lake

12 Tips for Better Sleep While Backpacking

Tired of restless nights spent counting the hours until sunrise? Here are twelve trail-tested tips for sleeping better while backpacking or camping.

Hiker on alpine trail

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.

Trekking Poles: How to Choose and Use Them Like a Pro

Hiking pole deep dive: how to use hiking poles, do they really help anyway, and how to choose the best hiking poles for your needs.

Stream crossing in North Cascades

Water Purification For Backpacking: How to Not Get Giardia

Everything you need to know about water filtration for hiking and backpacking: why and how to filter, what the risks are, and choosing a water filter, and more.

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