by Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa Dear Hiker, The final sunset of 2022 is nearly upon us, and as we sit and contemplate the winters long dark grasp, we have time to reflect on this past year and the ne...
6 Years with my Lunar Solo by Andrei Turró
Before I started bikepacking in 2015 I had been camping and spending nights in the woods during several weekends during my late teens. I had slept on the ground under a cotton canvas tarp, in lean-...
West Coast Trail - A Father and Son Trip - by James Lamers
Ambassador James Lamers and his father spent seven days hiking the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. He shares his video trip report with us.
Trip Report - Mount Williamson, Mount Tyndall, and Mount Whitney by Natalie Reynoso
In June I took on two of my long-time goals, Mount Williamson and Mount Tyndall. In December, after yet again researching the California peaks, I decided to plan my June attempt of my sixth and sev...
Allgood’s gift guide by Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa
It’s the season of celebrating, and this time of year wouldn’t be complete without giving that special hiking partner in your life a gift for them to enjoy out in the boonies. While it can be hard...
New Things I Discovered in 2022 - By Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa
This year I was fortunate enough to get to hike not once but twice in the Land of Enchantment. In April I hiked 220 miles of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) along the official route through the...