Tag: hiking

My Favorite Pieces of Hiking and Running Gear for under $30

When you’re spending hours or days on trail, you want to make sure you are as comfortable as possible, while at the same time not overpacking. Every piece of gear I carry was meticulously picked after extensive research and utilization. What is great about… Continue Reading “My Favorite Pieces of Hiking and Running Gear for under $30”

2024 COLORADO TRAIL Fastest Known Time (FKT) ATTEMPT Preparations

Limited on time, I decided to hike as much of the Colorado Trail as I could in 2022. I made it roughly 400 miles and planned to return the following year to finish. However, those plans changed as I was given the opportunity to… Continue Reading “2024 COLORADO TRAIL Fastest Known Time (FKT) ATTEMPT Preparations”

My Big Three

I am officially less than a month away from my PCT adventure! Although there is much to discuss regarding gear, I decided to start with my Big Three Items: Shelter, Sleep System, and Hiking Pack. GEAR My goal is to have an overall backpack… Continue Reading “My Big Three”

Why the Pacific Crest Trail?

The first time I heard about the Pacific Crest Trail, I immediately wanted to do it.  So, I placed the idea into the far regions of my mind and decided that someday, when my kids were old enough, I would hike it. After the… Continue Reading “Why the Pacific Crest Trail?”