The “How-to” section is a compilation of practical, trail-tested advice about hiking and backpacking. The information is derived from more than three decades and 70,000 miles (112,654 km) of hiking journeys around the globe. It includes a wide range of articles from trip planning and health & safety to lightweight backpacking techniques and improving your wilderness skillset.
For all hiking related questions, feel free to drop me a line and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Update (2026): To find all of this information (and lots more) in one easy-to-navigate package, check out my new book, “Hiking & Backpacking for Dummies.”