Trip Reports and Guides

Stars at trailhead Moonset These trees were desolate. Sunrise over scrub Looking for fall foliage, but all I found were red ferns Wilderness! (Underexposed) Shot of a recent burn San Gorgonio is the peak ahead. More...

Instead of a backpacking trip, in August 2023, we decided to go ultralight on a trail run across the nearby White Mountains. We loved this section of the Appalachian Trail, and felt it hit all our favorite spots in one fell swoop!

Steve Roper created the Sierra High Route as a non-technical (over 50% off-trail) route across the best basins and passes in the range of light. We spent six days on the route, hiking from the start to Humphrey's Basin.

As the highest peak in North Africa, Mount Toubkal climbs to a height of 13,671 feet. It has recently become a hub for tourism in Morocco. From the top, hikers see the dry, defined mountains and ridges of the Atlas.

At 13,206 feet, the Acatenango Volcano is Guatemala’s third-highest peak. Climbing the mountain means passing through four unique microclimates: farmland, cloud forest, tropical alpine forest, and volcanic rock.

Yellowstone National Park is a massive chunk of land in Wyoming's northwest corner. We were amazed by the parks scientific appeal and its natural beauty. The nation's first national park is well worth visiting!

As the first national park established, Yellowstone is one of the most diverse in the U.S. The park houses geothermal wonders, wild animals, and a gorgeous landscape. After a great trip around Yellowstone, I have compiled this gui...