Hiking

Looking to take a long weekend and experience some of the best trails that the U.S. has to offer? Instead of hitting up your usual spots, take the path less travelled and check out one of these awesome and underrated trails recommend by our friend Brian at Boot Bomb. Who knows, one of these just … Read more

When you’re preparing to go out for a day hike, whether it’s an easy mile or a more strenuous 8-mile hike, taking enough (and the right) snacks to keep your energy levels up is a priority. Sure, we all know how important it is to bring along the proper amount of water for hydration, but … Read more

Guest post by Clare, travel blogger at Altitude Treks – for everything high-altitude. Hike details: Where: North Island, New Zealand Length: 19.4km, 12 miles. Allow 7-9 hours (I completed in 7hrs 15minutes) Elevation gain: Start: 1100 m to Red Crater 1886 m to End 800 m The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is touted in guide books … Read more

You’ve gone through all the trouble of finding the perfect pair of hiking boots, so why not take good care of them and extend the life of those hiking boots so that you really get your money’s worth out of the purchase. Cause let’s face it, hiking boots aren’t cheap so extending their useful life … Read more

An important part of enjoying your hikes is being a responsible hiker. This means that no matter how many times you’ve been on the trail, how much awesome safety gear you have with you, or how confident you are with your athletic and physical fitness levels, safety awareness is a must for all hikers. With … Read more