*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog Whether you are heading out on a day hike in Olympic National Park or hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, knowing how to properly fuel your body is one of the biggest challenges. If this is your first time getting …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog São Jorge island is one of the Azorean islands and what most call a “hiker’s paradise.” It is remote, it is wild, and it can be a bit challenging to navigate. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog Mount Pico, located on Pico Island, is the highest peak in Portugal at 7,713-ft (2,351m) and the third tallest volcano in the Atlantic. Those stats alone are one of the main reasons people hike this formidable mountain and one …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog Olympic National Park is consistently ranked as one of the top national parks in the United States. It is also one of the quietest places on earth, with the least amount of air traffic and surrounding human made noise. …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog Mount Katahdin, translated to “Greatest Mountain,” was my first big climb and at the time the hardest hike I had ever done. It definitely pushed me outside my comfort zone, but was the beginning of my obsession with hiking …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog The Ozette Triangle trail in Olympic National Park lies along the Olympic coast. It was highly recommended to me by several locals as a must hike for our first time on the Olympic Peninsula and let me tell you, …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog Whenever I am looking at destinations or hiking locations around the world, I have a tendency to look for the challenges. Something that will push my body to its limits. A way to see just what I am capable …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog Olympic National Park is one of the top ranked National Parks in the United States and for good reason. A temperate rainforest and one of the quietest places on earth, it is a great place to get away from …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog It doesn’t matter the situation or if it’s during the best time of year to visit, whether it’s pandemic related or just a love of being alone in nature. Let’s be honest, some of the best trails are also …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click a link I make a small commission and you help support the blog Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort, formerly Squaw Valley, and now also including nearby Alpine Meadows, very quickly became my favorite mountain in North America. Yes, it’s pricey and yes, the lines can get crazy, but the freedom to ride where …