Struggling to find the perfect gift for the outdoorsy person who already seems to have everything? You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place! After working at REI for over six years, I’ve helped hundreds of people find gifts that actually get used: not…
The W Trek in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine is a magical multi-day hike. This point-to-point trail takes you by glaciers, granite mountains, horn-shaped spires, forests with trees only found in Patagonia, and jaw-dropping turquoise alpine lakes. Trying to figure out if the W is worth…
If you dream of backpacking through Patagonia’s wild mountains, glaciers, and valleys, the O Circuit in Torres del Paine is one of the most rewarding treks in the world. This 8 – 9 day loop takes you beyond the crowded W Trek and around the…
Yosemite National Park is a super underrated fall destination. While most people have their eyes on New England or the Colorado Rockies – for good reason – Yosemite celebrates autumn in her own unique way. I’ve visited Yosemite in every season and multiple times each…
Have you ever packed for a quick hike and realized halfway through that it wasn’t going to be quite so quick? Maybe the trail took longer than expected, you ate your only snack before the climb, or sunset suddenly felt a little too close. After…
A tent and sleeping bag are pretty hard to forget when you’re packing for a backpacking trip. The tiny things? Much easier. And a sleeping pad patch isn’t very helpful sitting in a drawer at home when your pad goes flat in the middle of…
