by Carol Coyne | Jan 11, 2024 | Backpacking 101
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...
by Carol Coyne | Jan 3, 2024 | Backpacking 101
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...
by Mike McClure | Dec 27, 2023 | Backpacking 101, Gear
When I first started hiking, I thought that the stakes and guylines that came with my tent were the only ones I should use. However, I soon realized that I needed flexibility and options to adjust to different terrain, weather, and site locations. For example, on...
by Carol Coyne | Dec 21, 2023 | Backpacking 101, Gear
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...
by Carol Coyne | Oct 26, 2023 | Backpacking 101
Join us for a Backpacking 101 Series: Hiker-trash style! Long-distance hikers in this community have hundreds and thousands of trail miles under their belts. In other words, they know a thing or two about hiking in the backcountry. So in an effort to pierce the...
