The Laugavegur Trail in Iceland is one of the most unique and visually stimulating trails in the world. Not only do you have constantly shifting landscapes, from the rainbow-striped mounds of the highlands in Landmannalaugar to the psychedelic greens of Þórsmörk, but ever-changing conditions as well. No wonder National Geographic ranked this trail in their top 20 […]
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10 Hikes in Patagonia You Seriously Need to Experience
Patagonia is for hikers. Though the weather is crazy, the region is remote, and trails can be rough, it’s one of the most impressive places to do long-term treks thanks to all of the crazy rock formations and glaciers. Seriously, there are a lot of both. I spent 2 months in Patagonia, hopping between Argentina and Chile, […]
The Best Yosemite Winter Hikes
The winter is one of my favorite times to visit Yosemite Valley. Walking along the trails and seeing the ice-covered lakes and snow-capped trees is pure magic. Growing up, our summer holidays often involved a hiking trip to this beautiful national park, but it wasn’t until this year that I finally saw it in the […]
How to Hike Gertrude Saddle in Milford Sound
The Gertrude Saddle track in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island was a highlight of my time driving around New Zealand. It was a unique experience in the Milford Sound area that deviates from the typical boat cruise. Prior to attempting the hike, I scanned the DOC info and kept reading how advanced […]
8 Essential Backpacking Tips for the Hike of a Lifetime
I remember back in college when a few friends of mine took up backpacking. I thought it sounded impossible and absolutely nuts. Who the heck wants to carry a 40 pound pack up a mountain?! Back then I had never even camped. Flash forward to this week and I just led a group of 12 […]