training is life; life, training
How do you get in shape for a long thru-hike? By being intentional in making fitness a part of life.
Hammock Gear Burrow quilt review
A quilt opens beneath you and puts the down feathers on top. where you need them.
Soto Amicus review
I had 25 ounces at a rolling boil on my 3 ounce stove in about 4 minutes.
gear list for the Te Araroa
The Blissful Hiker’s packed weight for 5 months on the Te Araroa is under 15 pounds.
ten reasons to add hot yoga to your thru-hike prep
The 26 poses are some of the most effective of all workouts, both energizing and therapeutic.
Thru-hike prep with visual aids
In Silent-Film-style, the Blissful Hiker sets the “alicoop” and finally crawls in for a little shut eye.
The little light that could
The Black Diamond Spot is only 3 ounces with loads of functionality, but I can never remember the steps.
Leki Micro Vario Ti Cor-tec review
I swear by foldable, bomb-proof Leki trekking poles to keep me upright.
Tarptent Notch Li partial solid w/silnylon floor review
Set up is a snap for my ultralight and rugged tarptent, named the”alicoop” by followers.
La Sportiva Akyra Trail Runners review
Breathable, flexible, wicking and lightweight, La Sportiva is running shoe meets hiking boot.