After winning a Grand Canyon rafting permit on my first time entering the lottery, I decided to try my luck at lotteries elsewhere in the world of sport. Next up? The New York City Marathon. According to the race organizer, New York Road Runners (NYRR), the odds of winning an entry to the New
Thru-Hiking Nepal: The Great Himalaya Trail
The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) is a proposed route stretching the length of the Himalayas through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The GHT's western terminus in Nanga Parbat (Pakistan) and the eastern terminus in Namche Barwa (Tibet). Although in its entirety, it has yet to be
NEMO Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review
The NEMO Switchback is a full-size, insulated, foam sleeping pad that can be used by itself in three-season conditions or as additional insulation in winter conditions. It is available in two sizes, short (51 x 130 in / 130 x 51 cm) and regular (72 x 20 in / 183 x 51 cm); both are 0.7 in / 2 cm
Teton Crest Trail – Ultimate Backpacking Guide
The Teton Crest Trail spans the southern half of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, covering approximately 40 mi / 62 km between Leigh Lake Trailhead at the base of Paintbrush Divide in the north and Phillips Bench Trailhead (located on Highway 22) in the south. That said, there are multiple
Exped FlexMat Foam Sleeping Pad Review
The Exped FlexMat is a full-size, lightweight, closed-cell foam sleeping pad for outdoor adventures. With an R-value of 1.5, it's a three-season sleeping pad, but can be used in conjunction with an air mattress as part of a four-season setup. It is available in three sizes, XS (51 x 20.5 in / 130 x
Continental Divide Trail Week 16: MURKAH
Week 16 on the Continental Divide Trail takes us deeper into Montana as we (again) lose Moist and hits the trail town of Leadore, Idaho (where I need to replace my lost sunglasses). We end Week 16 just south of our next resupply in Darby, Montana. Day 106: Moist Is DeadDay 107: Farewell,
REI Anniversary Sale 2022: Guide to Literally Everything on Sale
REI's Anniversary Sale is on and will likely be your last chance to get gear at a discount before the summer (typically, the next date for sales is Labor Day in September). In addition to getting 20% off one full-priced item, members also get an extra 20% off an REI Outlet item. I've put
No, You Don’t Have to Hike to Lake Morena on Day One of the PCT
Lake Morena is approximately 20 mi / 32 km north of Pacific Crest Trail's (PCT) southern terminus at the US-Mexico Border and is a landmark of sorts for PCT thru-hikers. Many hikers have it in their heads that they need to make it to Lake Morena on day one of their thru-hikes; many hikers are