Hiking

While hiking the Wonderland Trail, you must be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions due to the extreme 23,000 feet of elevation change. During the regular hiking season, you can…

The 93 mile (150 km) Wonderland Trail encircles beautiful Mount Rainier. Along the trail, you’ll find 18 wilderness camps and 3 non-wilderness campsites. This guide outlines all of the Wonderland Trail campsites.…

The Wonderland Trail is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Pacific Northwest. This 93-mile hike circling beautiful Mount Rainier is on every hiker’s bucket list. Unfortunately, getting permits can…

Most hikers stash their packs, boots, and camping gear into the closet after the first frost and wait for the spring. With the right gear and a few extra safety precautions, winter…

When putting together a cold-weather clothing layering system, you have a number of fabrics and insulation materials to choose from. Should you wear a fleece, wool sweater, down puffer jacket, or all…

Hiking the Wonderland Trail hike can seem overwhelming at first. You must consider permits, the weather, trail conditions, campsites, your route, transportation, gear, food, and more. This guide is designed to give…

It’s important to always be prepared for poor weather. Whether you’re hiking, bicycle touring, or traveling, you need to pack rain gear. After all, if you get drenched in a storm and…

Spotting a bear is both a beautiful and terrifying experience at the same time. On one hand, bears are absolutely incredible creatures to view in the wild. On the other hand, they…

I bought the Kelty Cosmic 20 degree down sleeping bag on Amazon to use for hiking, travel, and bicycle touring. I needed a bag that was light enough for backpacking, warm enough…

I put together this list of the pros and cons of using an inflatable sleeping pad vs foam sleeping pad to help me decide which to pack for my next camping trip.…