Better Food: Better Backpacking

     07/11/2026 06:00 AM

If you want to get more enjoyment out of your backpacking; If you just want to feel better on trail: Take out the trash and eat better food.

As we celebrate 250 years of independence in the United States, let's not forget how we got here. Let's not forget our ongoing citizen responsibilities.

Want an awesome short thru-hike? Try this one in South Dakota: The Centennial Trail. Everything you want in a long hike, only shorter.

Here are some tips and tricks for the best way that I've found to package homemade dehydrated meals for backpacking.

A great short thru-hike in South Dakota: the Centennial Trail. Here are a few tips and lessons learned from my hike.

Long hikes and big adventures are for the young at heart, regardless of age. Live for the long run. Finish strong.

Great Shorter Thru Hikes

     05/30/2026 06:00 AM

If you can’t do one of those 6-month long hikes, but you still want to do some extended backpacking. No problem.

The Real Cost of a Long Hike

     05/23/2026 06:00 AM

What is the real cost of a long hike? There's a lot to consider here. Hard costs, opportunity loss, and life experiences need to be balanced.

How do we deal with the coming onslaught of AI? How do we incorporate it into our hiking and backpacking experience?

What is the future of backpacking with AI and other modern technology? Will this change our outdoor experience for better or worse?

What happens after an older person gets back from a long hike? How does this impact the hiker and the community?

Impossible Lives

     04/25/2026 06:00 AM

We are walking, talking miracles living impossible lives. Why wouldn't we make the most of it?