Hiking Safety Tips for Fall I’m on my county’s search and rescue team, and educating hikers about how to hike safely is one of my greatest passions as a SAR member and blogger. I’ve gathered my favorite hiking safety tips for fall below. These apply to hikers of all ages. While there are certain things we … Read more
“Mishmi Takin is more than just a brand, it is about finding passion for life in completely unexpected places.” The goal of Mishmi Takin is to make gear that keeps you dry and comfortable in wet climates, both hot AND cold. Inspired by the Mishmi Hills in the Eastern Himalayas, owner Kapil realized that there was … Read more
Investing in a framed carrier is a really hard decision. To hopefully help out with the basic questions for each of the carriers, I put together a chart (see below) AND an extensive video highlighting the pros and cons of carriers from Deuter, Osprey, Thule and Kelty. Be sure you listen all the way at … Read more
We just returned from a mom-and-kids trip visiting my family in Alaska (where I grew up.) We got in some great hiking and sightseeing of places I am nostalgic for. When you live in the “Lower 48”, it’s not just super easy to get HOME. So, I did my best to fill up my Alaska tank. … Read more
Dear Moms and Dads, Your children are not simply an inconvenience. They are not “in the way” of your real life. They are not something to just deal with for a few hours and then move on. They are not trying to make you crazy, test your patience or make you regret your life … Read more
We so hope you are joining us for our big Hike 2015 event. We’re on week 6 of 9 and it’s been my favorite event we’ve ever done here. It’s just so fun to see all the places YOU go, and it’s inspired us to be sure we are hitting the trail even more often … Read more