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Embarking on a solo camping or backpacking adventure is an exciting journey filled with personal growth and discovery. Whether you’re new to the outdoors or you've previously tackled challenging hikes with friends, this guide offers practical tips to enhance your experience and increase your safety and confidence going solo. Let’s dive right into the essentials! 1. Research Your Destination Before packing your bags, it’s crucial to research your destination. Use online resour

Fall has always had a fresh-start feeling for me, usually beginning in September alongside the school year. This year, though, November has brought that clean-slate feeling I love so much about the season, maybe because it finally started feeling like fall in Los Angeles. Either way, I've found myself thinking about where I want to head in the new year: physically, mentally, and creatively. I’ve always been highly goal-oriented and love habit tracking. I still sometimes choos

Backpacking for the first time can feel thrilling, intimidating, and — let’s be honest — a little terrifying. The idea of carrying...

5 tips you can use today to help you go on more outdoor adventures when you're calendar is completely packed.

Let's talk about how to get a good night's sleep at camp. You may have seen various R-values being thrown around as you're browsing...

Do you ever find yourself in a perpetual state of waiting? Waiting for the right moment, the perfect conditions, or perhaps for someone...

My 10 essential tips for safety and building confidence when getting started with solo hiking.

These 10 exercises will get you ready to tackle your next backpacking adventure!

This comprehensive guide provides 10 life-saving tips that will prevent you from ever having another blister on the trail.