By: Dineo Dowd When planning a trip to attempt summiting Mt.Kilimanjaro, I knew that I needed a lot of things to make this trip possible; on my top list, I needed a tremendously durable backpack, and I knew that it had to be Gregory. I did a lot of research, and 85% of Women recommended…
By: David Gladdish Light crests over a ridge, reflecting off the still mountain lake at your feet. The sun rays hit you, breathing new life into cold hands, taking the edge off the early morning chill. Having beaten the crowds, you have the place to yourself, an opportunity for peace and contemplation. You pull out…
Here is why we say skip the water bottle and opt for the most efficient, easily-packable and effortlessly-lightweight vessel to carry your water.
When you hear about an island vacation, most people immediately think of the tropics. It’s a trip that’s all about relaxation—lying on the beach, sipping drinks by the pool, and riding the warm ocean waves…right? Well there is a different kind of island vacation that offers up a whole different type of fun and adventure….
Canada may be known for its friendly people, ice hockey, and Tim Hortons, but if that’s all you know about our neighbor to the north, you’re really missing out. Canada’s national parks and wilderness spaces are an incredible resource, and they’re often far less traveled than similar trails in the U.S. And what better way…
These 21 spots, which vary in popularity (and in epic-ness), were all places that the RR Road Tour team was lucky enough to hit on their 20,000-mile journey across the United States
Whether you are into short hikes or ultra marathons, Moab has it all. When I say that, I truly mean you can run the Moab 240 (yes, that is a 240 miles race) or you can hike .4 of a mile to the base of the Windows arches in Arches National Park.
Stay in the Present Many people hike to reduce stress, but that can be hard when your inner monologue runs rampant. This exercise helps you remain focused in the present. Incorporate these drills while you walk. Duration: 15 to 20 minutes per step 1. Turn your attention toward the action of walking. Feel your knees…
Because sometimes, you just want to get away from it all. Heading out on an adventure and knowing that you are solely in control of where you camp, when you stop, and what you eat can be a thrilling feeling. “Solitude is so rare in this day and age that it can be really powerful…
Gretchen Pardon was one month and more than 270 miles into her Appalachian Trail thru-hike when she realized she had to leave the trail. It was March 23, less than two weeks after the World Health Organization had officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic, when she walked into the city of Hot Springs, NC expecting to…