Backpacking the Silver Creek Pathway (Michigan)

We always emphasize the annual niece/nephew backpacking trip is a learning journey. It's a weekend in Michigan to gain some backcountry and independent skills like setting up a tent or hammock...

Kilimanjaro Climbing - Machame Route: Information & Tips

Machame route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro with 50% of all hikers using it. The route has a great acclimatization profile and offers amazing scenery throughout the trail. The route starts...

Kilimanjaro Hiking Routes - Lemosho Route: Information & Tips

Lemosho is widely famous for its beautiful scenery and its great acclimatization profile. Lemosho route approaches the mountain from the west and crosses its way from the Shira ridge to Shira camp...

Do's and Don'ts While Trekking

These do's and don'ts are from my own trekking experience, which I did recently for the first time. I trek with 15 like-minded strangers and I've learned a lot about the beauty of nature and I...

Exploring Mesa Verde & Its Beautiful History

Mesa Verde National Park, located in Colorado, has a rich and beautiful history. The Ancestral Puebloans lived and worked on this land for over 700 years. 26 tribes built homes and communities upon...

Hampta Pass Trek Overview

A trek that can very appropriately be described as a trek of dreams, the Hampta Pass Trek treats you with an amazing display of diverse landscapes within a 5-day mountain rhapsody. The simple...