Good afternoon, folks! If you remember my post from several weeks back, I was just nearing the end of my journal and was on the search for a new one. After several weekends of rain and clouds, it felt so good to be greeted with the warmth of the sun on Read more…
I keep a diary as a tool for reflection. If it is not on my desk at home or at work, it is with me on the trail. When it comes to backpacking, my journal is a vital component of the process, from organizing and planning, to logistics and reflecting. Read more…
Links to related articles Main postDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4 Click here to go back to Day 1 [Click here to go back to the main post] Agenda Break camp and start hiking ASAP Head towards Abra Salkantay, taking breaks for food / snacks as needed Reach Abra Salkantay (the Read more…
This was my first overseas hike, and it was going to be a tough one at that. We would be doing over 10 miles each day, at high altitude, and the uncertainty with regards to completion made it exciting. The night before starting the trek, we packed our gear while Read more…
Location: White Mountains National Forest, New Hampshire There is a $5 fee for parking in the parking lot. Parking space seems large but can get crowded on busy weekends, as White Mountain National Forest is a popular destination for both locals and international travelers. When we arrived, there were only Read more…
Location: Cabins, WV This is one of the more popular hikes in the area. We were unable to find parking in the main lot beside the North Fork Trail – it has room for 5 or 6 trucks and was full – but we were able to park a short Read more…
Location: Piedmont, VA Even though this hike is secluded and less popular than Old Rag and White Oak Canyon, parking space is small. There is space for maybe 7 cars, and although I’ve never had a problem parking, some choose to park on the side of the road leading up Read more…
Location: Bluemont, VA This is a fairly popular hike, so parking space tends to fill up quickly. Nevertheless, there is space for maybe 20 cars, and I’ve never had a problem parking. Coordinates to the parking lot below. Duration: 2:26 hours Highlights: hiking inside streams, the sound of water flowing Read more…
We tried to solo hike the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu. This meant no guides to direct us, no porters to cook us food, and no horses to carry our gear along the 40 miles of trail. This meant we had to plan our route. This meant we had to Read more…
“How do I train properly for my upcoming multi-day hike?” This is a question that both novice and seasoned hikers ask quite often. In fact, part of my pre-hike ritual involves me asking myself the very same question. If you are a novice hiker, there are some basic constraints that Read more…