Trail Guides, Gear Reviews, and Backpacking Tips
I’ve never considered myself to be a gearhead. I use gear to hike, not the other way around. That said, if you spend enough time backpacking over enough years, chances are you’ll accumulate the type of equipment necessary to help Read More …
Located just a spirited yodel away from the Swiss border, the Wormser High Trail (Höhenweg in German) is an under-the-radar classic of southwestern Austria. I was recommended the trail by Matthias Kodym, an Austrian national who has trekked extensively both Read More …
I hiked Italy’s Alta Via 1 and 2 back-to-back over 10 days in mid-September, 2019. The conditions I encountered were typical for that time of year, with temps ranging from low 20’s C to just below just below freezing. Overall Read More …