REST STOP SELF CARE ROUTINE FOR HIKERS

REST STOP SELF CARE ROUTINE FOR HIKERS

Rest stop self care routine for hikers. Injury prevention is key on a long-distance hike. Lee Welton or “Flick,” as he’s known on trail, knows this very well. Flick is a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker, personal trainer, and founder of Trailside...
CHOOSING THE LONG-DISTANCE TRAIL FOR YOU

CHOOSING THE LONG-DISTANCE TRAIL FOR YOU

Choosing the long-distance trail for you is sometimes a daunting task. While preparing for a thru-hike or section hike, it’s a good idea to consider some key points before diving in and going for it! Today we have a special guest blogger to break things down for...
BIG 4 GEAR BREAKDOWN

BIG 4 GEAR BREAKDOWN

Our Big 4 Gear Breakdown & Hiker-Trash Thoughts   If you’re preparing for a long-distance hike, you’ve likely heard the term “Big 4.” But What Does It Mean?! I remember asking myself this question as I was preparing to hike the Pacific...
COMMON THRU-HIKER FOOD (LUNCH & DINNER IDEAS)

COMMON THRU-HIKER FOOD (LUNCH & DINNER IDEAS)

Hey hikers, it’s Cheer! And here we go – our very first food post. Something that hikers talk about a lot on trail is food. Town food, on-trail food, the next great restaurant or bakery everyone’s been mentioning, and more. This post will cover some...