This late into the year, I’m sure we’ve all been reminded plenty that 2020 is/was, to say the least, different. The 2020 Pacific Crest Trail…
In preparation for what’s going to be a very odd year of hiker surveys (the 2020 surveys for anyone reading this sometime in the future…
Forester Pass, the 13,153 ft / 4,009 m pass named for the United States Forest Service workers who “discovered” it, is the highest point on…
The bear canister: an essential piece of Pacific Crest Trail equipment that reminds thru-hikers of what they’re truly afraid of out in the wilderness –…
Glen Pass, the 11,969 ft / 3,648 m pass named for Forest Service ranger Glen H. Crow, is the second Sierra pass encountered by northbound…
Muir Pass, the 11,969 ft / 3,648 m pass named for John Muir, a Scottish-American naturalist, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and nature-enthusiast, is the fifth Sierra…
Pinchot Pass, the 12,093 ft / 3,686 m pass named for Gifford Pinchot, the 1st head of the United States Forest Service, is the third…
Mather Pass, the 12,093 ft / 3,686 m pass named for Stephen Mather, the 1st Director of the National Park Service, is the fourth Sierra…
The Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts are a lightweight pair of polyester shorts with a built-in liner, 5 in / 12.7 cm inseam, four stretchy side…
The MSR PocketRocket 2 is a 2.6 oz / 74 g backpacking canister stove with three foldable pot supports and an adjustable flame. It’s lightweight,…
The Voormi River Run Hoodie is a long-sleeve, lightweight wool blend hoodie with thumb loops, a relaxed fit, and a 30 UPF rating. It’s great…
The Western Mountaineering UltraLite is an 850-fill down, 20°F / -6.67°C, three-season, mummy sleeping bag weighing 29 oz / 936 g. Western Mountaineering has a…
