Recently, Arc’teryx sent me a pair of their new Sylan 2’s to review. The MSRP on the shoes is $220. I was fortunate enough to test the Sylan 2 on

The Sierra Nevada claimed me, aching knees and pumping heart, as one of it’s own. Here, like nowhere else, I’m home. — Chris Robertson       Last week I headed

Home is where I want to be But I guess I’m already there I come home, she lifted up her wings I guess that this must be the place -Talking

A couple days ago, while working at REI, I was talking to a couple girls who were new to backpacking.  They were asking me a lot of questions, and I

We woke up early knowing exactly what was ahead—about nine miles back to the car, with the first 2.5 climbing straight up, and an even longer drive waiting for us

I’ve been researching all the new gear coming into the market and making some purchases. I’m finalizing gear, both new and old, and going to update my list with some

Despite a rough night of sleep—wind hammering the tent walls like it had something to prove—we woke to complete stillness. When I unzipped the tent, I was met with silence

I’ve been backpacking for 33 years now. My older daughter is 25 and has grown into an outdoor-loving, free-spirited woman. A few years ago, while living in Boise, Idaho, she

Disappearing in Yosemite: A Solo Journey Through Silence and Stone  Ah, sometimes I grow so tired But I know there’s one thing I got to do…. RAMBLE ON…                                                                                                                               -Led