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…
Backpacking in Torres del Paine is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s absolutely stunning, and you’ll feel lucky with every step, but let’s be real: the weather is no joke. Even in the middle of summer, you’ll get everything from sideways rain to blazing sun to snow…
Trying to score wilderness permits for popular California backpacking trails can feel as hopeless as getting Taylor Swift concert tickets. Everything is gone within minutes. You’re not alone in feeling this way – backpacking has grown in popularity in the 2020’s and everyone wants a…
Visiting Patagonia at the tip of South America is on a lot of hikers’ bucket lists. The views are out of this world, the glaciers are so big, and it feels so remote. And it is! The Patagonia region is huge. And Torres del Paine…
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…
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 quietly celebrates autumn in her own unique way. I’ve visited Yosemite in every season and multiple times…
