As someone who loves to hike and explore the outdoors, I am always looking for new ways to plan, discover, navigate, and learn about…
A great pair of hiking pants can go a long way toward making your next hike better. Whether you plan on being outdoors for…
Summary Incredibly light, minimalist in design, and effective at blocking the rain out, the Outdoor Research Helium II is a must have for…
When Max and I decided to leave Utah so I could become a full time traveling nurse, the entire United States was open to…
The first time I saw a mountain goat on a hike, it was a herd of them atop Ben Lomond Mountain in Utah. This…
Despite its ubiquitousness with deserts and the American Southwest, the saguaro (sah-WAH-roh) cactus only grows in a few areas found scattered around the Sonoran Desert.…
Backpacking in the wilderness can be one of life's greatest pleasures, but it can also be miserable and injurious, depending on how prepared you…
Before I learned about Aquamira Water Treatment from my buddy Jason, I used a filter made by MSR to purify water in the backcountry. At 16oz, it…
