Imagine standing on a sole boulder suspended 3,000 feet in the air, or riding up a windy road as waterfalls pass under your car – this Norway itinerary has it all. And if you only have one week in Norway, you’re going to be kicking yourself when that week’s up. But one week in … Read more
Zion National Park has some of the best hikes in the world, from narrow slot canyons to towering red summits only reachable by chain. There isn’t a bad view in the park, but if you’re looking for the best hikes in Zion to hit during your trip, you’ve come to the right place. If … Read more
I consider myself a pretty avid hiker, so when my friends asked if I was interested in hiking Mount Whitney, I didn’t even hesitate. Standing at 14,505 ft., Whitney is the highest mountain in the contiguous US (not counting Alaska). Although Mount Whitney towers over all other mountains in the Sierras, the hike to … Read more
For someone writing an Alaska itinerary, it’s funny that Alaska was never really on my radar. I thought of it as a place that I would visit after I retired. Maybe I would take a cruise along the glacier filled waterways when my legs were too tired to hike anymore. That would have been a mistake, … Read more
Havasu Falls have exploded on social media this year. Just about everyone has seen photos of these cascading blue waterfalls inside the Grand Canyon. But before they were on your Facebook and Instagram feed, Havasu falls were on every hiker’s bucketlist. However, due to the falls being smack in the middle of an Indian Reservation and … Read more
Spending 2 weeks in Patagonia was road tripping down long dusty dirt roads and across scenic country borders. It was hiking up mountain ridges, kayaking through glacial lakes, and resting in flower fields. It was 70km/hr winds whipping through my hair, wind burn on my face, and the the greeting of many sunrises and sunsets. … Read more
Hiking to Cerro Torre is one of the most common things to do in El Chalten, and for a good reason. Cerro Torre’s icy spike of granite almost doesn’t look real to the human eye. It’s also a relatively easy hike for one of the best views in Chalten. The mile high spire peaks out on … Read more
I’ve wanted to do the W trek in Torres del Paine Patagonia for as long as I can remember. I think I knew about this hike before I even knew where Patagonia was on the map. The W trek in Torres del Paine is on every hiker’s bucketlist. If you aren’t familiar with the … Read more
Hiking to Big Pine Lakes had been on my bucket list since I moved to California. In fact, the first time I saw a picture of the lakes in Big Pine, I couldn’t believe they were located in the Sierras. Here I was, day dreaming about visiting the glacial lakes and craggy peaks of Patagonia, when Big Pine … Read more
If you’re looking for a Slovenia itinerary, you’ve come to the right place. Slovenia has a lot to offer, especially if you like scenic mountain towns, charming European cities, and ancient, cave dwelling castles. Here’s my complete itinerary for Slovenia (and I hope you love the country as much as I did)! This Slovenia itinerary … Read more
Since hiking the Channel Islands was my first true backpacking experience, I certainly learned a lot during my trip. That being said, I have a lot of helpful information to pass on to make your experience a little easier than mine. I also want to tell you to absolutely go for it because the Channel Islands are amazing. … Read more
I didn’t find a ton of information while putting together my itinerary for Montenegro, but I did read one article where someone mentioned that Durmitor National Park was the prettiest place there. After a quick search on Google, I realized that this park would have to be added onto my trip. Most people stick to … Read more
On one particularly random morning, my roommate and I decided to wake up and head to South Lake Tahoe, without knowing anything about the area or what we were going to do. Luckily, we had around an 8 hour drive ahead of us to do some research. So, if you’re looking for things to do in South … Read more
Anza Borrego is kind of like Joshua Tree’s lost cousin. It’s whopping 600,000 acres of desert is covered with wonderfully weird landscapes like Joshua Tree, but it’s still commonly forgotten. BUT, this is what makes Anza-Borrego so amazing to visit. It’s lack of visitors makes it perfect for that off the grid weekend that you … Read more
It’s crazy how many people flock to Cowles Mountain and Torrey Pines when there are so many other San Diego hikes to choose from. Between steep mountain lookouts and hidden waterfalls, San Diego has a lot more to offer than you might think. If you’re looking to expand your horizons, here are some other hiking trails to … Read more
Despite the last minute permit, a little car trouble, a slightly flooded tent, and forgetting the much needed gloves for hiking the cables, we still succeeded in summiting Half Dome back in September. Here’s my video from the experience (and please reach out if you have questions about doing it too!):
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For those of you who haven’t heard of the Goat Canyon Trestle hike, it’s an extremely difficult hike through the Anza-Borrego desert to the largest free standing railroad trestle in the world (if you don’t get lost). I hike a lot, but I never have gotten as lost as I did while hiking to Goat … Read more
Banff National Park, Icefields Parkway and Jasper are three of Alberta’s most famous National Parks, known for their sapphire blue waters, rugged hiking trails, and infamous snow capped peaks. Check out my video below to view our road trip through all three places, our hike up to Fairview Mountain, our own secret lake, and our nights around the camp fire.
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Have any questions about visiting Banff, Icefields Parkway, or Jasper? Feel free to comment below!
I first saw Lake Braies while scrolling through Instagram: it’s bright blue water embraced by enormous jagged mountains that were scattered with snow and pine trees. Lake Braies was reminiscent of Canada’s Lake Louise, but smaller, almost more private. A lonely dark wood cabin stood at the end of most pictures, seeming too perfect to actually be real. It … Read more
If you would have told me a few years ago that I would be hiking through several feet of snow in the Dolomites solo, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. I first heard of South Tyrol Italy while reading through a post of one of my favorite travel bloggers. The landscape was breathtakingly … Read more