One of the most epic adventures I've taken part in was on the Lost Coast Trail in northern California. I knew this trip was going to be like no other because from the very moment my friend Heather and I arrived in the parking lot, our plans began to change drastically.

      The Lost Coast Trail is a one-way hike that...

Bears. We don’t like to admit it, but they’re out there. Personally I prefer to think of bears the least amount as possible. I know that they exist and I always hang a bear-bag whenever I overnight in the backcountry, but more because it’s just what you do than out of actual fear. I like to solo hike whenever I have a...

Hitchhiking is often a necessary aspect of a successful long distance hike. Whether getting into town for a resupply or its your preferred method of getting back home, hitchhiking can be a bit intimidating. However, if you can pull it off, it may also be one of the more exciting adventures of your trip. A phrase I hea...

If you've never heard the term, "Hiker Trash" it might first be offensive to you. On my latest hike with Stephen Level, we felt insulted when a car drove by our camp and the driver shouted the phrase at us as we cooked our dinner. However upon further inquiry, I found it not to be a harsh term at all. In fact througho...