Like most others, my adventurous spirit led me up here, but it was the access to wilderness, option of solitude, and authenticity of the community that kept me here
Category: Adventure
Thanks For The Memories, Electra!
It’s been 14 adventurous years gallivanting around the wild with my Gregory Electra backpack.
9 Days in the French Alps: Thru-Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc
We spent the next five months dirt-bagging and country-hopping around Europe. And that’s how we found ourselves in the French Alps, getting ready to embark on one of the world’s most famous treks, the Tour du Mont Blanc.
5 Must Hike Long-Distance Trails in Europe.
Get those backpacks packed and get ready to hit these epic long distance trails in Europe.
4 Southern California Hot Springs for Backpackers Only
For a resplendent escape from the sprawl and bustle of the Los Angeles area, grab your backpack and bathing suit and hit the trail to explore these four incredible hot springs in Southern California—Mother Nature’s best day spas.
6 Best 3-Day Backpacking Trips Around the World
Dreaming of trekking along mountaintops, summiting peaks, and meandering around rivers? Yeah, us too.
5 Reasons to Try Solo Adventuring and How to Make it Happen
Car camping, backpacking, or hiking by yourself can be intimidating. But we’ll let you in on a little secret—it can also be freeing and empowering.
9 of the Best 3-Day, 5-Day, and Weeklong Backpacking Trips in the US
Here are a few of our top picks for the best trails to explore, whether you have three days, five days, or a full week
A 13,776-Foot Summit of The Mighty Grand Teton
As I reflect back on my Summit for Someone experience with Big City Mountaineers, I realized that my life would look very different had I not taken a giant leap of faith and gone on the Grand Teton climb
A Backpacker’s Guide to Southeast Asia
You can spend a lifetime exploring the nooks and crannies of Southeast Asia. If you have only two weeks, pick a country or two to hone in on.